AC INSTRUCTORS HOSTING SEMINAR ON ENTRY LEVEL INDUSTRY EXPECTATIONS
These days, with a demanding economy and inconsistent employment rate,
teaching students how to achieve a degree just isn’t enough. That still
doesn’t guarantee a new graduate a dream job once he or she steps across
the graduation stage. An applicant must know the dos and don’ts of
finding their way to the work force.
With that in mind, a couple of Angelina College instructors have
developed a seminar with the sole purpose of addressing those
after-graduation needs. Suzi Honeywell, Business Speech instructor, and
Reg Reynolds, Graphic Arts instructor, will host the inaugural “Real
World Forum” seminar from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19th in the
Angelina College Community Services Conference Center.
Presenters for the seminar include several local businessmen and women:
Sally Alvis of Ainsworth/Alvis LLC (“Real Life Entry Level
Expectations”); Mike Hampson, Manager, Sam’s Club (“The Importance of
Attitude”); Regina Julian, Instructor at SFA and AC (“The Value of
Communicating Non-Verbal Messages”); Michael Roach, retired SFA faculty
(“The Significance of Maintaining a Marketable ‘Skill Set’”); Jackie
Zimmerman, Owner Zimmerman Communications (“Understanding Knowledge
‘Beyond the Books’”); D.J. Mark, Manager, Brookshire Brothers (“Stairway
to Success”); and Suzi Honeywell (“Interview Dos and Don’ts”).
Honeywell said the seminar is broken into three major areas: Skills,
Knowledge and Attitude. This forum is designed to help students
understand the expectations they’ll face from prospective employees
during interviews and internships. She also addressed the fact that many
students aren’t prepared when it comes to presenting themselves in a
professional manner, whether it’s owning the right clothing or
maintaining a current resume’.
“This seminar is designed to help students become a little more prepared
for possible employment interview,” Honeywell said. “Not only for job
interviews, but for potential internships. “Students need to understand
that when it comes to applying for a job, there are numerous other
applicants applying for the same position. They have to prepare
themselves as professionals if they want those opportunities.”
Reynolds, whose Graphic Arts students intern with local agencies and
production houses, said the seminar is valuable in preparing students
for work.
“We have assembled a panel of industry experts that will bring a variety
of points of view,” Reynolds said. “These people work in marketing,
graphic design, photography, and management. This panel will give
students on opportunity to hear first-hand what is expected of them in
the working world.”
The public is invited to attend the sessions. There is no registration
fee.
