On Tuesday March 6, I attended URI Hillel’s first “Networking and Nosh” event, which provided beneficial information and advice to students as we begin our lives after graduation. Adam Roth, Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and the Director of the Harrington School of Communication & Media, Cara Mitnick, Professional Development Director at the URI Graduate School, Adam Greenman, President & CEO of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, Doug Ouimette, Academic Advisor in the Center for Career and Experiential Education, Ricky Kodner, Camp Director at Camp JORI, and Susan Leach DeBlasio, Attorney at Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. were all in attendance.
The evening began with everyone mingling and enjoying snacks, while URI student, Jessica Simon took LinkedIn pictures for students (see mine above). After we all settled in, Adam Greenman, Cara Mitnick, and Adam Roth led a panel and discussed their professional experiences and the steps they took to get to where they are today. All three professionals shared their unique stories, which helped me see that where you begin isn’t necessarily where you’ll end up. The next day, I spoke with Hillel Student Board member, Sarah Goldfield, who also found the event to be unlike any other. “It wasn’t intimidating and I felt like I could be myself around them. It didn’t feel like a job fair,” said Goldfield.
Following the panel, Doug Ouimette gave students resume and interview tips. I found his presentation to be very useful and he helped me learn the necessary skills to use when applying for jobs. He also informed students about the Center for Career and Experiential Education (CCEE) at URI, which actively helps students prepare for professional opportunities. I’ve been to the CCEE a few times in the past and the staff answered all my questions very clearly and really helped me get on the right track.
This workshop allowed us to network with professionals while making connections and getting valuable tips for future career planning.I hope that Hillel will keep hosting “Networking and Nosh” every year to continue to help students plan for life after URI.
The evening began with everyone mingling and enjoying snacks, while URI student, Jessica Simon took LinkedIn pictures for students (see mine above). After we all settled in, Adam Greenman, Cara Mitnick, and Adam Roth led a panel and discussed their professional experiences and the steps they took to get to where they are today. All three professionals shared their unique stories, which helped me see that where you begin isn’t necessarily where you’ll end up. The next day, I spoke with Hillel Student Board member, Sarah Goldfield, who also found the event to be unlike any other. “It wasn’t intimidating and I felt like I could be myself around them. It didn’t feel like a job fair,” said Goldfield.
Following the panel, Doug Ouimette gave students resume and interview tips. I found his presentation to be very useful and he helped me learn the necessary skills to use when applying for jobs. He also informed students about the Center for Career and Experiential Education (CCEE) at URI, which actively helps students prepare for professional opportunities. I’ve been to the CCEE a few times in the past and the staff answered all my questions very clearly and really helped me get on the right track.
This workshop allowed us to network with professionals while making connections and getting valuable tips for future career planning.I hope that Hillel will keep hosting “Networking and Nosh” every year to continue to help students plan for life after URI.