This paper is a summary of the Closing Bell Speaker Series that I have attended this Spring. The Closing Bell Speaker Series is a lecture series where professionals come in to present on a topic of their choosing. The topics speakers present from include are very differentiated, ranging from professional development to the importance of mentoring. In this summary, I will discuss two of three Closing Bell Speaker Series lectures that I attended. I will also describe how the topic related to my future career goals and development throughout the school year. The two speaker presentations that I will discuss are Ms. Natalie Robinson and Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope, who are both alumni of the College of Business and Economics. The first speaker this semester was Ms. Natalie Robinson. Ms. Robinson is currently employed by CBS …show more content…
Robinson explained that the importance of supplier diversity is to promote innovation, drive competition, allow economic growth, and provide multiple channels. Some major topics that the Ms. Robinson spoke about were tips for job hunting, on the job skills, promotion tips, and useful skill sets to have. The major job hunting skills that related to me were effective resume writing and interview skills. This is because these skills help me to establish a first impression with potential employers when it is time and prepare myself for future interactions that I may have. Some on the jobs skills that she reviewed were organization, time management, leadership, ethical behavior, problem solving, and professionalism. A key skill that stood out is leadership because this is something that employers are looking for in students that they interview because it shows how they stand out from another person. An important promotion tip that I plan to follow in the future are attending professional development workshops so that I can network. Major skill sets that she discussed were relationship building, decision making, financial management, and