Students concentrated on developing networking, resume and interview skills with insight from professionals at the LSB Connect Conference.
Previously, the program consisted of plenary sessions, and it has since evolved into a more interactive format. Throughout the event, students were able to gain experience presenting themselves to employers in a professional setting and receive constructive feedback on their networking, resume and interview skills from professional representatives.
The networking station comprised of a 5- to 7-minute conversation with a professional, in which the student delivered an “elevator speech.” Students were evaluated on handshake, eye contact, ability to carry conversation and content.
To practice interview skills, students met with a professional for 10 minutes to participate in a 3- to 5-question, behavioral-based mock interview. Students were evaluated on the content of their answer, confidence, delivery and non-verbal communication.
A LinkedIn photo booth provided students with the opportunity to update their LinkedIn profiles with professional headshots.
The event concluded with an etiquette dinner facilitated by Sue Harbour, associate director for network partners at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During this session, students learned how to navigate a business dining experience properly.
