Charlotte, N.C. - The Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team at UNC Charlotte has partnered with the University Career Center to host a panel discussion on how recruiters and managers hire. The event will take place on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 in the Student Union, Room 340 G & H. Panelists will discuss how they evaluate internship and job candidates in areas ranging from first impressions to resumes to interview behavior.
"This panel will be valuable in preparing students for the spring recruiting season," said Dr. Kevin Toomb, Sam Walton Fellow and advisor to SIFE. “Positive trends in employment mean that this year will be better for students' employment than the past few years."
National unemployment was down to 8.3% nationwide in January, though unemployment in North Carolina remains above the national average. The outlook for college graduates is the brightest it has been since 2007, with hiring projected to increase by 8.6% in the Southeast according to The National Association of Colleges and Employers.
“The purpose of the panel discussion is to give college students the insight and skills needed to have a successful job search," said Mercedes Fiorillo, the team leader for the event. " Many students need advice on their resume, practice for a professional interview, and coaching on how to find a job that launches their career on the right trajectory. We hope that this panel discussion will help students gain the skills necessary to find their way into the workplace."
Ms. Fiorillo, a Junior Finance major, will moderate the panel, composed of representatives of Bank of America, Greer & Walker, Lowe's Companies, Inc., Studiobanks, and TIAA-CREF. A brief biography of each panelist is available upon request.
For more information about the panel discussion, contact the SIFE Vice President of Marketing, Matt Murrow, at mmurrow1@gmail.com.
SIFE Profile
Students in Free Enterprise is an international non-profit organization that works with leaders in business and higher education to mobilize university students to make a difference in their communities while developing the skills needed to become socially responsible business leaders. There are approximately 1,500 active SIFE teams in 40 different countries around the world. The UNC Charlotte SIFE team’s mission is to leverage our business skills and entrepreneurial spirit to empower people in need to succeed.
Panelists
Bank of America: Susan Elworthy is a Program Manager for the Finance Management Associate Program for Bank of America. Susan graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in History. She is currently responsible for the leadership development of 30 participants. As a program manager, she plans and executes the learning curriculum and facilitates the rotation and post-program placement activities. S he has held positions as a Campus Recruiter, University Relations Manager, Regional University Recruiting Manager, and Staffing Manager in the financial service and public accounting industries.
Greer and Walker, LLP: With 20 years of experience, Sandi Guy has extensive knowledge in all areas of Human Resource Management. Sandi is currently the Director of Human Resources at Greer and Walker LLP and the Chair of the International HR and Development Committee. She has partnered with national and international business leaders to align talent with many different organizations and has worked with the manufacturing, hospitability, financial services and accounting industries during her career. Sandi has also been recognized by Profiles in Diversity Journal, the American Society of Women Accountants, and Charlotte Business Leader for her many accomplishments.
Lowe's: Alicia Brown is a College Recruiter at Lowe’s Companies Inc, which is headquartered in Mooresville, NC. She serves on the SIFE USA Career Connections Board with over 100 other college recruiters, human resources specialists and business executives.
Studiobanks: Wes Nguyen is the Senior Digital Marketing Consultant at Studiobanks. Born and raised in Charlotte, Wes attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and majored in Economics. He joined Addison Whitney as their Communications Coordinator, and soon became the Manager of Marketing and Sales. At Studiobanks, Wes uses his sales skills to identify and uncover new opportunities for growth.
TIAA-CREF: Stewart Sloan is currently Manager of Talent Acquisition at TIAA-CREF. He graduated Davidson College and majored in Sociology. Stewart began working for TEK systems as a Professional Recruiter in Charlotte and Raleigh. He then worked at Wachovia as a Senior Recruiting Consultant and oversaw the employment of all professionals within Wachovia’s Corporate and Investment Banking Technology group in Charlotte, New York City, Philadelphia, London, and Hong Kong. He joined TIAA-CREF as a Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant and was promoted to his current position. He oversees the recruitment of full-time employees for the technology and operation divisions.
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