From my mentor I have learned many valuable lessons in business, especially in business communications. Some things I have learned are that it is important to constantly be in contact with your clients and with your employees about what is going on in your business. For example, if you are buying new locations and expanding your business, it is important for everyone to be aware so that they can get excited about the new and fresh opportunities that come along with expansion. Another lesson that I learned is how to communicate, such as when it is appropriate to use memos or letters. Memos are for internal communication amongst your co-workers and employees, while letters are external for clients or stockholders. One job that I have learned about through career beam that I may be interested in pursuing after I graduate is a career in the banking industry. I think I would be interested in this because I love money and banking is a very organized system. I love organization and meeting new people constantly. Also I have considered this career because banking is international and my major is international Spanish and I think it’s a great way to use my major.
During Mardi Gras I want to experience all the parades and the different things this city has to offer. I would like to try to learn what each different float means and why they have chosen each theme. I’m excited to meet new people from out of town and to meet my friend’s friends. I think Mardi Gras will be nothing of what I expect and I am extremely excited to experience this for the first time. During Mardi Gras I want to especially avoid getting in any kind of trouble, but most especially I want to avoid getting arrested. I’ve heard the police are extremely strict during the parades about crossing grounds or jumping the barracks. Luckily I have friends who have been here during previous Mardi Gras so they will be able to guide me along the way. I believe Mardi Gras is important to New Orleans because it is a way for the city to come together and celebrate a long standing tradition that dates back to before Europeans came to the New World. Also I believe that in having a couple days of accept fun and celebration, the city is able to unleash some tension and therefore be a happy placer to live. It is an accepted tradition that I personally cannot wait to experience!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Networking Event
On Thursday January 15, 2009, our business communications class had a networking event where all the students met with all the professors from the Business School at Loyola University and all the participants from the Executive Mentoring Program. We were instructed to dress business casual, as we would be going to the basketball game afterwards, and to meet in the St. Charles room. Our assignment was to work the room until we received 5 business cards from different individuals.
When I first walked into the room I was extremely nervous and was not sure what to do. I asked one of my friends who had already been there how they approached people and they said they just walked over and introduced themselves. I took their advice and walked over to the first woman I saw. Her name was Daphne Main. She explained to me that she is the accounting professor for Loyola Students and that I would more than likely end up taking one of her accounting classes. Next, I introduced myself to Andrew Goodwin and Michelle Huck. They are Executive Mentors and have worked together for quite sometime at an accounting firm named Ernst & Young, however in November Michelle left and joined Bourgeious Bennett. I thought it was quite interesting that they were both Loyola Graduates. Then, I walked over to Brian Gueniot who is now retired and has his own Consulting firm. He is also an Executive Mentor and was there with partner in the Executive Mentor Program. Lastly, I talked to Lee Vorisek, who is also in the Executive Mentor Program and now works for Alta Max LLC. and is the president of the company.
I think during the networking event I kept conversation flowing and was truly interested in what the other was saying. By listening carefully I was able to come up with other questions and learn more about each person. In the future I think something I could improve on is my elevator speech. After saying it a couple times, I realized it was quite shaky and has definite room for improvement. The link I found for a helpful website is 10 Tips for Successful Business Networking http://www.businessknowhow.com/tips/networking.htm. One business professional I would hope to emulate in the future is Susan Arnold, President of Global Business Units for Procter & Gamble. She was listed on Fortune's 2008 50 Most Powerful Women.
When I first walked into the room I was extremely nervous and was not sure what to do. I asked one of my friends who had already been there how they approached people and they said they just walked over and introduced themselves. I took their advice and walked over to the first woman I saw. Her name was Daphne Main. She explained to me that she is the accounting professor for Loyola Students and that I would more than likely end up taking one of her accounting classes. Next, I introduced myself to Andrew Goodwin and Michelle Huck. They are Executive Mentors and have worked together for quite sometime at an accounting firm named Ernst & Young, however in November Michelle left and joined Bourgeious Bennett. I thought it was quite interesting that they were both Loyola Graduates. Then, I walked over to Brian Gueniot who is now retired and has his own Consulting firm. He is also an Executive Mentor and was there with partner in the Executive Mentor Program. Lastly, I talked to Lee Vorisek, who is also in the Executive Mentor Program and now works for Alta Max LLC. and is the president of the company.
I think during the networking event I kept conversation flowing and was truly interested in what the other was saying. By listening carefully I was able to come up with other questions and learn more about each person. In the future I think something I could improve on is my elevator speech. After saying it a couple times, I realized it was quite shaky and has definite room for improvement. The link I found for a helpful website is 10 Tips for Successful Business Networking http://www.businessknowhow.com/tips/networking.htm. One business professional I would hope to emulate in the future is Susan Arnold, President of Global Business Units for Procter & Gamble. She was listed on Fortune's 2008 50 Most Powerful Women.
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