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Show Wednesday The Forum February 19 1997 V- - So You're a College OraLduanto-WTria- it l Now? Another important topic discussed was iob interviewing. Pugh empnasized knowing the companys culture before going to an interview. Research the company first, so you know what to wear and what they are looking for. Be able to say said Pugn. why you want to work there and what you have to offer. Roberson also emphasized this point. Know who you are and what you have to offer. The best question I have ever been asked in an interview is: Why should I bring my talent to your company? Another tip is to stay on track and not ramble during an interview. The interviewer will try to trick you into revealing information about yourself that you may not want them to know, said Roberson. Kruse emphasized dressing professionally and never being late. You have 30 seconds to make a good impression of yourself. You blow it and you dont get a second chance. Kruse suggested not wearing any perfume or cologne, in case the interviewer is allergic to it. Also no short skirts, black or big, noisy jewelry. to find a textbook for the nylons In some places black nylons course, a tiny textbook with and big jewelry are consid big letters ana huge margins. According to Cottier, there is no limit to the number of students who can sign up for the trip. Greece is ever popular. Originally, there was be a 20 student limit to going for the trip. The professors eliminated the limit due to offered the part-tim- e position an such immediate and quickly advanced to fullresponse to the May Term time.Like many professors, course offering. Who are we choosing an academic life to say no to students pursua substantial cut in pay ing their own enlightening meant for Rogers. However, he augsaid Cottier. experience, with private Anybody who still wants to ments nis salary and Westminsters come, thats fine, thats cool, accounting thats a groove, but, whiners audit in the summer. An even bigger suppleneed not apply. A ment to Rogers is what he calls psychic income the excitement of seeing a student master a difficult concept. He never tires of seeing the light turn on in students eyes. It is easy to see that Rogers loves one of sonal interests. Possible pro- the his job and it islike him reasons students jects may be a field journal, a so much. Rogers hangs a research paper, a notebook, a proverb in his office that says, literary journal or a visual preTell me, Ill forget. Show me, sentation. Students who need I may remember. Involve me, credit specifically in anthroIll understand. pology, biology or English, can sign up for a directed to Rogers wants his students know that accountants are studies course in that field. more than, some guy sitting If you have any questions a comer in playing with his or would like more informaten-keRather than just givtion, please contact Ty ), Gretchen ing them the rules, he applies Harrison actual stories. or Dave accounting toalso Siegler feels that Rogers fc ). Stanley a C.P.A. as for so working Investments in Salt Lake City; and Linda Kruse, Assistant Vice President of the Caring After graduation then Program for Children, at Blue what? How do I get my first Cross and Blue Shield, and an real job? Questions like these adjunct for the Gore School of are forever on the minds of Business and paralegal procollege students. grams. Business professionals The panel opened the disaddressed these important cussion by informing the issues at the Career Panel held audience what business proFriday, Feb. 7 at 5:30 p.m. in fessionals look for on a the Carleson media room. resume. Kruse emphasized Along with useful informa- that resumes should he short tion, there was plenty of free and constantly updated. You food and drinks for all. The should think of your resume panel was sponsored by the as a snowflake, said Kruse. Career Resource Center and They should be short lived Kruse and very individual. the A.S.W.C. of the said should dean resume that Seidelmari, Cyd the Gore School of Business, only be one page if possible welcomed the 20 plus stu- and. never more than two. All dents in attendance and intro- three panelists agreed that duced the panel of business you should write your resume professionals. These includ- in simple chronological order ed, Ed Roberson, a consulting with no fancy extras. They services manager for Source also recommended not using Services Corporation; an objective at the beginning Richard Pugh, who is respon- and instead, using a professible for staffing at Fidelity sional summary. Mandie Caraway Forum staff writer Greece continued from page Cottier said Greece is definitely one the more affordable European countries to visit. Because of the large number of people signed up for the course, there is enough money to hire a tour guide to ride with students on their private bus. The trip costs $2,000. :l FifcEKl,I 52I5F (f)r,it (loning) 2W0 Mazatlan 3 nights i continued from page 7 nights ICancun (& HurryTSpaceis tinmtedT ARE BASED UPON QUAD OCCUPANCY ARE NOT INCLUDED PRICES AD FEES U S AMO FOREIGN DEPARTURE TO SUBJECT AND AVAILABILITY Travel Tel: ProvoOrem area 221-94- Logan area 1310 Eaet 200 Salt Lake City http:www.cle9.0rg r 5 and 6. It Zorba the Greek, includes, A A History of Greece, and History of Greek Art Oedipus Rex. Cottier said the professors are also trying cussed May 8 Bluff and Mexican Hat and the river trip itself. There is a limit of 22 students for the float trip, and a deposit of $150 must be made at the in window cashiers 21 to Feb. Bamberger by reserve a place. A payment of $200 will then be due by March 14, and another $200 by April 11. Each student will do a project connected with the trip, to be worked out with the instructors according to per at career placement Westminster, said she was very pleased with the turnout. The panel was very sucThe cessful, said Levy. crowd was large enough to encourage questions, yet small enough for personal attention. She said that the Career Center will definitely have more panels in the Information that future. comes directly from the people who are hiring is the most credible way to get this valuable information to students, said Levy. The panelists had a few suggestions to help new graduates succeed. They suggested informational interviewing to find what employers in your field are looking for and internships and summer jobs in your area of study. There are three reasons why people said Kruse. get hired, Attitude, appearance and communication skills. Eric Danes, a student who attended the discussion, commented, The panel was very informative. I would recommend these panels to all Accounting continued from page River Trip Puerto Vallarta PRICES TAXES This includes breakfast and dinner. And we will have faaabulous accommodations, dahling, she said. There is a reading list for the course that will be dis- 4 ered outfits for a 'woman of the night and you dont want that. Beverly Levy, director of i y. (488-4232- (488-164- (488-1604- 9) i many years helped him in the classroom. He relates situations and makes numbers come alive for the student. It validates what he is teaching. Not surprisingly, Rogers has converted many students to accounting majors. Rogers teaching philosophy is that education doesnt need to be punishment. non-busine- ss A students education should not be boring, mundane or something that just needs to be done to obtain the end results of receiving a diploma, Rogers wrote in his teaching philosophy statement. He believes that the learning process should be challenging, exciting and rewarding for not only the student, but also the teacher. Rogers is certainly one of Westminster students favorite Erofessors. When asked if he or interests that the average Westminster student wouldnt know about Rogers smiled, Im a Madonna fan. Accounting may not be so boring after all. fc |