Devin Guerreri

It is very important to follow up with not only employers but also speak with students who attended to gather all of the ROI data; were students engaging, were they applying, were they truly putting themselves out there and taking full advantage of the offerings? This helps us to bridge any potential gaps and create stronger events with better outcomes.

Coaching students on elevator pitches and scheduling workshops ahead of the event increases the likelihood of them having a more productive meeting with employers, which will in turn motivate employers to return for future events.

I found the line-item breakdown examples to be very useful. There are so many aspects that go into planning an event and you can't forget to account for every little thing.

I found it interesting to learn that there is a difference between a job fair, career fair, and career expo. I think that adding in a virtual hiring event would be beneficial to students who may have limited transportation and childcare.

The response sequence serves as a helpful formula to stay on track with the messaging on both ends and ensure that the recipient is heard and feels understood.

I look forward to using the Pretend technique to motivate the student to produce their own best solutions to problems and show them how capable they already are.

I appreciate the GROW model and believe it will be an effective tool in guiding students through the hesitancy they may face in searching for a job and the fear of success.

This module reminded me to listen for goals over problems. We must collaborate with students to help them make informed decisions based on their interests and needs that lead them to their goals.