Laila Terry | 5 Tips on working in the business world by Peer Guide

 

5 Tips on working in the business world by Peer Guide Laila Terry

 

1.      Act professionally: Everyone you communicate with could be a lead to a job. It doesn’t matter if you are sending an   email to an old neighbor, chatting with fraternity alumni, meeting with a professor, or interacting with anyone else. Always treat every interaction as an opportunity to put your best self forward and show that you are a professional who can be counted on.

2.      Communicate: Most business leaders today did not grow up in an era with cell phones, let alone smartphones, text messaging, and Snapchat. While your friends might appreciate your LOLZ and can quickly decode your shorthand text messages, you should always use proper spelling and grammar for all communications related to business, and with anyone you interact with outside of your close circle of friends.

3.      College Students Should Grow Their network: The adults who are already a part of your life are a major asset when it comes time to find a job. Scout leaders, religious leaders, volunteer organizers, and old bosses are great references and outlets to find potential jobs when you graduate.

4.      Focus on the value you provide: School may have taught you that there are no winners or losers, but when you get into the real world there are no participation trophies. You have to prove your value in your interview, and continue to provide it every day at work. It is no longer about what you want, it is about what you offer.

5. Don't forget to smile :)

 

 

 

 

Upcoming February Events

Spring 2023 CONNECT: The Faces of Business

Our Spring 2023 Keynote presenter is Omar G. Jorge Peña, CEO of Compare Foods in Charlotte and Chairman of Aurora Grocery Group.  CONNECT is a mini-conference for Belk College Black and Latinx students, alumni, and Charlotte professionals.  The event includes lunch, breakout professional development sessions, networking, and scholarship presentations.

When: Friday, March 17, 2023, Noon - 4:30 p.m.

Where: Popp Martin Student Union Third-Floor Salons

 

 

 

 

 

Laila Terry | Tips for Making Friends on Campus

 

Tips for Making Friends on Campus

Peer Guide: Laila Terry

1. Go to Orientation

Whether you’re attending a large university with several orientation groups throughout the summer, or a smaller college with an orientation week before classes begin, go and make the most ofit.

2. Living Learning Communities (LLCs)

If you’re worried about finding people that have similar interests to you to hang out with, maybe a LLC is the place for you.

3. First-Year Seminars/Courses in Common

Some colleges and universities require students to enroll in a first-year seminar. These are usually writing-intensive courses and may count towards a general education requirement.

4. Join a Club

If you’re looking for a ready-made friend group on campus, the most logical thing to do is to join a club. After being in class all day and working on homework during downtime, you’re going to need something fun to do!

Laila Terry | Peer Guide Mentorship Program + 7 Tips for Networking Success

 

PEER GUIDE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

 

The Peer Guide Mentorship Program provides individual professional development support to students by connecting participants with a Peer Guide. Peer Guides are encouraging new undergraduate business students who are interested in receiving individual career support and guidance to apply to the Peer Guide Mentorship Program for the Fall 2023 semester. Peer Guides are striving to connect with new students, especially underrepresented students (students of color, first-generation, low socioeconomic status). Each Peer Guide Mentor discusses career resources and shares their own experiences with navigating internships, career exploration, networking, and getting involved on campus. The program is a one-semester commitment and is individually designed to support students around their goals.

 

If you are interested in being a mentee, please fill out this link to a qualtrics form to apply for the program.

 

Please contact Brianna Davis at bdavi179@uncc.edu if you have any questions.

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

As a participant of the Peer Guide Mentorship Program, you will be able to:

●      Identify the Niblock Student Center competencies.

●      Clarify personal and professional development goals for the 2023-2024 year.

●      Explore career resources and opportunities within the Niblock Student Center

●      Connect with undergraduate business students at events and through the Mentorship Program

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS:

●      Be actively involved and engaged within the program.

●      Meet with your mentor twice per month throughout the semester.

●      Attend at least two professional development events.

●      Complete the professional development plan with your mentor

 

COMPONENTS:

As a participant of the Peer Guide Mentorship Program, you will have the opportunity to participate in:

●      A week-by-week guide to developing core competencies

●      Organized goal setting with your mentor

●      Create a career profile

  

Niblock News Weekly Post - Laila Terry

 

Hello, Business Niners!

Here are some upcoming events and study tips by your Peer Guide Laila Terry!

Events:

1.  1. Professional Development Lunch and Learn

The Belk College of Business Niblock Student Center Professional Development team is hosting a Lunch and Learn on Studying Abroad! This lunch and learn will be a panel-style event including current students, staff, and alumni who have studied abroad. This will take place on January 30th from 3 pm-4 pm in Friday 302 and via zoom.  If you are interested in attending, please register using this link.

 

When: January 30^th from 3 pm – 4pm

Where: Friday Building room 302

Register: Use this link to register

 

W2. Women in Business January Coffee Hour

On Monday, January 30, Women in Business is having their January coffee hour! At Coffee Hours, we learn about a topic from event leadership before participating in small-group discussions about the topic. No advanced knowledge or experience is necessary, and everyone is welcome.

 

When? Monday, January 30^th from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm

Where: Friday Building Room 302

             Register: Use this link to register

  

 

Study Tips

● Pay Attention to Your Syllabus and Online Discussions

● Set a Study Schedule

● Use Tutoring

● Stay Organized and Track Your Progress

● Block Out Distractions and Avoid Procrastination

 PD Quote of the Week: 

“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”

Happy New Year! Professional Development Events Await!

Hello Business Niners!

Happy First Week of the Semester!

There are a few professional development events for Belk College of Business students happening this month you may be interested in for a variety of majors and/or interests.

1. Accounting Summer Leadership Fair

 

The Accounting Summer Leadership Fair is an event that connects employers and students like you to various accounting firms. During the fair, accounting firms will have an opportunity to share their summer leadership academies and connect directly with students like you! You will be able to meet firm partners and learn about specific academies in advance of submitting your summer applications. This event will take place on campus in the Lucas Room of the Cone Center here on campus on January 11th from 11 am-1 pm. Use this link to register.

 

2. Professional Development Lunch and Learn: Navigating a PWI as a student of Color

 

On Wednesday, January 25th, from 12:15 pm-1:15 pm, a panel of students with an alum moderator will discuss navigating a predominantly white institution (PWI) as a student of color. The event will take place in Friday 302 and virtually. Food will be provided. Use this link to register.

3. Professional Development Lunch and Learn: Plane Talk about Studying Abroad

In this Lunch & Learn, students will have the opportunity to learn about the experience of studying abroad and how it can influence their academic and professional careers. This event is on Monday, January 30th from 3 pm-4 pm in Friday 302 and virtually. Food will be provided. Use this link to register.

 

To stay up to date with all Belk College of Business professional development events, check out our calendar here.

 

Effective Time Management Tips: Preparing for Finals with Kiy

Hello Business Niners! We have made it to the end of the Fall semester and the BCOB Peer Guides would like to leave you with some Time Management tips especially with exams coming up!

1. Prioritize your time wisely - Once you begin to organize your to-do list during Finals week remember to prioritize everything. You can do this by eliminating tasks that are not essential or important during this time. Then, think of 3-4 things that are most important to you to make sure you study and complete what is essential first.
2. Set time limits for  tasks - One of the most important things when creating a schedule is to set a time limit for something instead of just studying/working until it's done. Creating a to-do list can also help but if you do not set time limits then you may not be able to get everything completed. The Pomodoro Technique is very useful and can help one to incorporate breaks.
3. Learn to say no - You will never have alone time to study/ get tasks done if you do not learn to say no! You are the only person that knows what you truly have time for. Instead of completing tasks or agreeing to things that hold little to no value, complete and study for exams that will hold value for you in the future. Keep in mind the 80/20 rule which is 80 percent of your outcome comes from 20% of what you put in.
4. Become organized! - Keep this at the top of your to-do list. If your desk or study area is piled up with papers or different things scattered around, you would not be able to focus properly and find what you need as you need it.
5. Limit distractions - This can include searching the web aimlessly, social media, text messaging etc. Create time limits for when you will shut it all out to limit any interruptions. Close web browsers that you are not currently using and mute your messaging notifications so that you can have time alone.

These steps are important but also make sure to get a good night’s rest, drink enough water and eat healthily! 

Kiy's 5 Productivity Tips

 Productivity Tips

Hello Business Niners!

This is your Peer Guide, Kiy, here to provide you with 5 Productivity Tips.

Do you find it difficult to stay productive as a student sometimes?

As college students, we tend to overbook or just lose track of time so here are some tips to stay productive the right way.

1. Keep Track of Time - It can sometimes be difficult planning things if you are unsure how you are spending your time. Track your hours by breaking down major tasks into smaller portions. Set a time that you would like to spend on each task. Google Calendar, a manual calendar, a phone calendar or even sticky notes can be useful for this process.

2. Reward yourself - This enables positive reinforcement and can be a form of encouragement/motivation to yourself so that you can continue going. Rewards help you to have something good to look forward to despite having a difficult task at hand.

So it is important to take that break, eat that donut, go for that walk or possibly even watch that show.

3. Plan Ahead - The use of a planner (handheld, electronic or both) , calendar, sticky notes, markerboard etc is essential for setting the tone for the upcoming week, months and semesters to come! It can help you stay on track and prevent you from overbooking yourself and gives you the opportunity to plan life events around your classes and free time. 

4. Get Plenty of Sleep! - I know that this option may be hard as a college student but some studies show that 8 hours of sleep or even more is important for the brain to function healthily. To ensure that you can increase your productivity in the future, try to “wind down” or use less light later in the evenings. 

5. Take Regular Breaks - This point goes hand in hand with planning ahead because if you do not plan ahead to begin tasks on time you most likely will not have enough time to take breaks. It is not good to try to cram so much new information at once, this may cause fatigue. However, taking regular breaks can increase your productivity levels.