Emmanuel Milord

B.A. in Business Technology Administration
Minor: Psychology
May 2010

Where are you now?
I am working for CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as a Business Analyst.

What was the best part of using the Career Services Center in your job search?
The fact that the people at the Career Center really care about you and give you so much attention, it almost feels like they want you to find employment more than you do (smile). I remember when i went to a resume clinic, the reviewer pointed out to me how i could use my work experience to my advantage. I worked, volunteered and interned at hospitals and nursing homes, residential homes and after school programs. She suggested I search for jobs in the health care/human services field where my IT and business skills could be used. It was one of the best advices I got and is what I did. In addition, that reviewer was instrumental in my going to the job fair on campus and meeting the recruiters from the company that hired me. I can't thank her enough.

Any advice you would give to other students?
1) Go to every recruiting event for your major. Even if you are not interested in the company(ies), you'll have a chance to meet some people and network, have a feel for what employers are looking for, learn the jargon, have some practice talking to recruiters and if you really are not interested, you can have them take a look at your resume and give you feedback. Trust me, something better will happen if you go than if you don't go.
2) Don't stress. Go to the events, be prepared, do your part and then let it go. Everything will work out as it should.