Marissa Johnson, thank you for sharing your time and deep hiring expertise with students. Marissa explained how to craft a personal narrative even when following non-traditional career paths. Her insights showed how sustainability passion becomes a true competitive advantage when communicated thoughtfully. Members of the Leeds Career Development team attended alongside students, taking notes to help future students articulate their unique value proposition. Their close partnership provides important support for SRE Certificate students seeking meaningful, albeit less-traveled, paths. This level of guidance is invaluable for students pursuing sustainability-related careers. Marissa and the Leeds Career Development team, thank you for all your support!
I recently had the pleasure of facilitating a career development workshop with undergraduate business students at University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business through the Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility. These students are changemakers, committed to making a positive impact in the world, and many are pursuing non-traditional, self-directed career paths. My goal was to support them in their job search and give them a head start in their career (and life) by sharing some of the work I do with mid-level and senior leaders—helping them increase self-awareness and build a career based on values and strengths. Key takeaways included: ? Job searching skills are life skills—knowing what you want, how to find it, and how to talk about yourself in a way that allows people to help you will set you up for future success. ? Values-driven careers are possible—and they lead to more fulfilling, happier lives. ? Lead with strengths—leveraging what you do best (and love to do!) will differentiate you and help you rise higher. ? Authenticity creates opportunities—talk about yourself honestly and confidently so you can better connect with others. This is the kind of career guidance I wish I had in my 20s, so it felt great to pass along what I’ve learned. Thank you CESR - Leeds School of Business and Katherine Ratledge for the opportunity (and swag) and Diane Solinger for the connection! ? What career advice would you give to college seniors job searching this spring? #CareerDevelopment #ValuesDrivenJobSearch #StrengthsBasedCareers #Networking #ExecutiveCoaching #Coaching #CareerCoaching #CareerAdvice CESR - Leeds School of Business