George Washington High School
Career Day
Shelly Snider
- Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI
- Career Services Specialist since 2012
- Corporate Recruiter - ten years
- Human Resource Manager - three years
- Washington High School Alum
Introductions
Who Are You?
- Name
- Year in School
- Post-high school plans
Agenda
- Introductions
- My Background
- Choosing, Landing, Keeping a Job
- Scenarios
- Conclusion
High School
Education and Career
Currently...
School of Public and Environmental Affairs, IUPUI (SPEA)
Masters in Public Affairs (MPA)
Concentration: Nonprofit Management
MPA
What is your advice?
Choosing
Landing
Keeping
Choosing, Landing, Keeping a Job
- Did all of my jobs relate to my current position?
- Negative employee mistakes
- Resume Guidance
- Interviewing Tips
Scenarios
- You’re offered jobs with two different employers. The pay is $20,000 better at Job 1, but Job 2 has a casual dress code and Fridays off. Which job do you choose? Why?
Scenarios
- You want to work as a freelance writer and photographer someday, writing travel blogs and taking photos of the exotic places you visit. How will you get people to pay you for your stories or photos? What are your options? How do you know?
How long should your resume be?