My role-model
For my role model, I decided to interview Michelle Bloom. Michelle Bloom is a current junior here at Chatham University. She is an International Business major with a concentration in European Studies. Although she doesn’t have a formal minor in marketing, she has a lot of hands on marketing experience through her club participation. Michelle is the Vice President of the Chatham Marketing Association, a collegiate chapter of the American Marketing Association, where she oversees the club’s social impact and community engagement activities.
When I had asked Michelle about some study tips she may have had, she laughed and said her best strategy is not really about studying! She said she has found that paying attention is class is far more crucial than reviewing material (last-minute) before exams. Michelle stated that it is incredibly difficult for her to stay focused in class when there are emails that need responses, grades that could be checked, or news outlets flashing with notifications; however, she says this is the best time to synthesize the supplemental in-class lecture with the chapter readings, and create notes that are the most useful for her. In addition, Michelle said that when it did come down to studying, it is important to set time-specific goals for each task. Part of SMART goals- which is crucial for any business major to know- is attaching the timeliness aspect. She gave me the example of the following: instead of writing down in my planner something like “review chapter 5,” I focus on specific objective with time parameters like, “review chapter 5, sections 1 and 2, for 15 minutes.” She claims that this will allow students to focus all of their energy into a manageable task without feeling overwhelmed or experiencing burnout.
In terms of how to build my resume, Michelle basically shouted, "GO TO ALL THE CAMPUS EVENTS!" She says at first it may feel intimidating showing up to networking events and mixers at first, but she said to remember that everyone has tangible experience whether we realize it or not. Michelle stated that simple class requirements, such as weekly news article reviews, can be really useful as conversation starters. Once you get the ball rolling with job recruiters or other professionals, you’ll find it easy to highlight your skills in conversation. As previously stated, Michelle is involved in the Chatham Marketing Association (CMA). Michelle says that club involvement plays a crucial role in providing her with all the hands-on experience she has had thus far, which has since translated into excellent resume-builders. Through Chatham Marketing Association (CMA), she was able to go to regional and international conferences where she had opportunities to participate in various competitions and network with people from across the country. It’s different with marketing because the competitions require tangible deliverables that can then translate into completed projects; these high-pressure situations have helped Michelle to work on time-management, become incredibly task-focused, and has given her the opportunity to apply concepts she learned in class over her time at Chatham.
For my article, I chose to read the student spotlight on Sasha King. In this article, I learned that having a concentration is a great way to help you become more productive. While this means more work in college, it will pay off in the future. In contrast to my interview with Michelle, Sasha stated that going back to school helped to create a strong, well-rounded background in the basics of business. With both interviews, Michelle and Sasha both stated making SMART goals are essential to being successful. In the article about Sasha, I did not feel quite a connection or as inspired, as you may say, to when I interviewed Michelle. I felt that I was able to connect with Michelle on a much more personal level and relate more to her as a student.
When I had asked Michelle about some study tips she may have had, she laughed and said her best strategy is not really about studying! She said she has found that paying attention is class is far more crucial than reviewing material (last-minute) before exams. Michelle stated that it is incredibly difficult for her to stay focused in class when there are emails that need responses, grades that could be checked, or news outlets flashing with notifications; however, she says this is the best time to synthesize the supplemental in-class lecture with the chapter readings, and create notes that are the most useful for her. In addition, Michelle said that when it did come down to studying, it is important to set time-specific goals for each task. Part of SMART goals- which is crucial for any business major to know- is attaching the timeliness aspect. She gave me the example of the following: instead of writing down in my planner something like “review chapter 5,” I focus on specific objective with time parameters like, “review chapter 5, sections 1 and 2, for 15 minutes.” She claims that this will allow students to focus all of their energy into a manageable task without feeling overwhelmed or experiencing burnout.
In terms of how to build my resume, Michelle basically shouted, "GO TO ALL THE CAMPUS EVENTS!" She says at first it may feel intimidating showing up to networking events and mixers at first, but she said to remember that everyone has tangible experience whether we realize it or not. Michelle stated that simple class requirements, such as weekly news article reviews, can be really useful as conversation starters. Once you get the ball rolling with job recruiters or other professionals, you’ll find it easy to highlight your skills in conversation. As previously stated, Michelle is involved in the Chatham Marketing Association (CMA). Michelle says that club involvement plays a crucial role in providing her with all the hands-on experience she has had thus far, which has since translated into excellent resume-builders. Through Chatham Marketing Association (CMA), she was able to go to regional and international conferences where she had opportunities to participate in various competitions and network with people from across the country. It’s different with marketing because the competitions require tangible deliverables that can then translate into completed projects; these high-pressure situations have helped Michelle to work on time-management, become incredibly task-focused, and has given her the opportunity to apply concepts she learned in class over her time at Chatham.
For my article, I chose to read the student spotlight on Sasha King. In this article, I learned that having a concentration is a great way to help you become more productive. While this means more work in college, it will pay off in the future. In contrast to my interview with Michelle, Sasha stated that going back to school helped to create a strong, well-rounded background in the basics of business. With both interviews, Michelle and Sasha both stated making SMART goals are essential to being successful. In the article about Sasha, I did not feel quite a connection or as inspired, as you may say, to when I interviewed Michelle. I felt that I was able to connect with Michelle on a much more personal level and relate more to her as a student.
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