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Read the May 2020 Grad FAQ for more helpful information and updates.


DID YOU KNOW…? An “Adulting” Crash Course on Personal Budgeting and Finances

Friday, May 22nd

This video will offer advice and key takeaways that Berry Alumni have learned from their own personal experiences around personal budgeting and finances. Berry grads will share a wide range of things they wish they would have known, remembered, or been reminded off before they graduated. Their comments will serve as reminders and advice to our newly graduated class of 2020!


EMPLOYER INSIGHTS: Discussing Current Challenges & Opportunities within the Professional Fields of Technology & Information Systems

Thursday, May 21st

Berry continues its “Employer Insights” series, featuring distinguished leaders/experts in their respective career fields as they address the current challenges, responses, and opportunities presented at this moment in time to their industry. Our guests will also share practical advice and support for navigating the current economic landscape in the fields of technology and information systems.

Employer Panelists

  • Mandy Tidwell (1993) Account Technology Strategist at Microsoft Corp
  • Robert Swarthout (2004) Start up Advisor and Investor, formerly Shoot Proof and Yahoo
  • Rachel LeRoy (2014) User Experience Researcher at Facebook

VIKING TO VIKING: Alumni Reflections on Graduating into the Great Recession (Part 2)

Wednesday, May 20th, 4pm (Live event); Zoom ID: 92934818951

Join us for this 30-minute LIVE meeting with three Berry alumni (2009/2010), as they reflect on their experiences of graduating into a time of widespread economic uncertainty (“The Great Recession”) and share some timely advice to help recent Berry grads navigate the current economic landscape.  

Alumni Participants:

  • David Nuckolls (Communications, 2010) – Associate Director, Operations at Georgia Centers of Innovation, Georgia Department of Economics 
  • Laura Driskell (Mathematics, 2009) Finance Director, Union County GA Government
  • Josh Etress, (Business Administration, 2009) – VP of Sales, Wild Sparq

PRO TIPS: How to Maximize Working Remotely (from Alumni Who Do It Daily)

Tuesday, May 19th

It seems like the whole world has quickly shifted to remote work and we all are literally ‘learning on the job’ as we go. So, whether you will be working from home in the short term, or for the foreseeable future, check out these "Pro Tips" from Berry alumni who work remotely on a regular basis. This timely advice from some seasoned professionals will help you learn how to organize yourself and your day to maximize your productivity in a remote working environment.

Special thanks to our Berry alumni contributors:

  • Allison Erdmann Gregoire (2011) – Georgia Power
  • Terri Sills (2010) – Gartner
  • Ellie Johnston Smith (2011) – Walmart
  • James Story (2011) – TargetX

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1st THINGS FIRST: Tips for Navigating Your First Days at a New Job (from Two HR Gurus)

Monday, May 18th

About to start a new job or internship? In this short video, two Human Resource experts will share their expertise and insight to help you ace your first days in your new job. These "HR Gurus" offer some practical tips and advice to help you get off to a smooth start and make a good first impression in your new role.

Alumni & Contributors:

  • Barbara Robertson (Business Administration, 1979) - Human Resources Partner, IBM
  • Wayne Phipps - Director, Human Resources, Berry College


DID YOU KNOW…? An “Adulting” Crash Course on Renting an Apartment & Living On your Own

Friday, May 15th.

This video will offer advice and key takeaways that Alumni have learned from their own personal experiences. These will be things that they wish they would have known, remembered, or been reminded off before they had to figure out how to “adult” after graduating. Their comments will serve as reminders and advice to our newly graduated class of 2020!


EMPLOYER INSIGHTS: Discussing Current Challenges & Opportunities within the Professional Fields of Healthcare & Medicine

Thursday, May 14th. 

Berry continues its “Employer Insights” series, featuring distinguished leaders/experts in their respective career fields as they address the current challenges, responses, and opportunities presented at this moment in time to their industry. Our guests will also share practical advice and support for navigating the current economic landscape.

Employer Panelists

  • John Quinlivan Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Redmond Regional Medical Center
  • Dr. Stephanie Jones Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Redmond Regional Medical Center
  • Dr. Todd Kelley MD, Harbin Clinic (MBA, 18G, Berry College Campbell School of Business)


TO GRAD OR NOT TO GRAD? Faculty Feedback About Whether You Should Continue Your Education Right Now

Wednesday, May 13

This helpful tool is filled with insights from several Berry faculty members who regularly help students thoughtfully engage the graduate school decision-making process. Their comments will provide recent Berry grads with a wide-range of topics for reflection (and a handy checklist tool) to help you determine if now is the right time for YOU to pursue a graduate program.

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VIKING TO VIKING:Alumni Reflections on Graduating into the Great Recession (Part I)

Tuesday, May 12

Join us for this 30-minute LIVE event with three Berry alumni (2009), as they reflect on their experiences of graduating into a time of widespread economic uncertainty (“The Great Recession”) and share some timely advice to help recent Berry grads navigate the current economic landscape.

Alumni Participants

  • Hope Willoughby (Communications, 2009) - Lecturer and Assistant Director of Forensics, Berry College
  • John Cason (Marketing/Finance, 2009) - Team Manager, Client Support, SalesLoft
  • Erin Oakley (Psychology/Sociology, 2009) - Planning and Resource Manager, Center for State and Local Finance at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies

 

 

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