College Experiences That Helped an Accounting and Human Resources Assistant at Paws Plumbing Succeed
To prepare for a career, Hannah prioritized seeking guidance from college advisors and professors, leveraging "industry insight" that was invaluable in making informed decisions about career paths. Additionally, being actively involved in campus organizations like a sorority and club sports exposed Hannah to diverse interests and career possibilities outside the academic sphere.
Faculty Mentorship, Extracurricular Activities, Networking, Career Guidance, Industry Insights
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Hannah Coleman
Accounting and Human Resources Assistant
J Geyer Plumbing, Inc. dba Paws Plumbing
Denison University
University of San Diego Knauss School of Business
Economics
Architecture, Construction & Design
Human Resources (HR)
Scholarship Recipient, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Talked to advisors and professors for industry insights: Hannah emphasized the importance of seeking advice from professors and advisors, particularly within the economics department, to gain valuable insights into career paths and industry trends.
2. Sought guidance on further education versus work experience: She consulted with her advisor to determine whether to pursue an MBA immediately after graduation or gain work experience first.
3. Involved in campus activities to broaden horizons: Hannah highlighted the benefits of participating in various on-campus activities, such as sororities, club sports, and other clubs, to network with peers and explore diverse career possibilities.
Transcript
What did you do in college to set you up for success in your career?
I talked to my advisor a lot. He was in the economics department and had some really great insights on what to look for afterwards.
I was really torn between going directly into an MBA program or working for a few years. He offered fantastic advice that I wouldn't have known without talking to him.
Talking to him and other professors was extremely beneficial. They have more of that industry insight that I just didn't have, as I was only 22 years old and had never really worked outside of smaller roles. I didn't really know what to look for.
So, I definitely recommend talking to the adults around you on campus, like professors and advisors. Being involved on campus, in a sorority, a club sport, and other clubs, really helped me get to know other people. I learned about other options they were interested in, which in turn helped me learn about possibilities for jobs outside of school that I hadn't even realized existed.