| Consultants dispense advice during SIS Career Week 
Photo by Jeff Watts
SIS students interested in a career in consulting received a few pointers from the pros last Tuesday. Z. Selin Hur, a business technology consultant; Jay Corman, vice president, DFI International; and Jordin Cohen, senior associate, Booz Allen Hamilton, spoke during the event, which was presented as part of SIS Career Week, Feb. 5–9. According to the panelists, the field is extremely competitive, and networking is a must. “Students need to exploit every networking opportunity,” said Hur, who most recently worked with CACI International. “Most jobs are found through networking, and people who have actually met you will always be more willing to hire you than if you were just another résumé on someone’s desk.” Hur also said students on the hunt for work should “highlight their analytical and problem-solving skills, have a results-oriented résumé, and present themselves in an articulate and confident manner.” SIS Career Week featured a dozen different activities, from résumé critiques and site visits to networking receptions and panel discussions, which highlighted such career tracks as international development and communications. “Creating [these] connections and opportunities for our students is the underlying reason behind SIS Career Week,” said Olya Dadressan, SIS career advisor. —AF |
