2008 Woodie Awards
Interview seminar alleviates student concerns
Elizabeth Robertson
Issue date: 12/6/07 Section: News
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Ask any senior what they are tired of being asked and many will say, "What are your plans after graduation?" It is a daunting task to find a job, but career development is here to help.
The department of career development, in partnership with Matte and Company, sponsored an Interactive Interview Seminar on Thursday Nov. 29.
Held in the boardroom at the William H. Pitt Center, students were given the chance to ask questions about the job search process.
Matte and Company is self-described as, "providing executive search and recruitment services to Fortune 500 corporations around the globe."
The seminar was lead by featured guest lecturer, Norman Matte, chairman of Matte and Company who listened to students' concerns about the job search process.
In return he provided them with helpful advice and insight into what employers are looking for during interviews.
Junior Matthew Telvi said, "I came here for the insight. I knew he would be able to provide. I have a lot for friends that work for him and they've told me he's very helpful with helping them find jobs."
Matte has become a resource for career development.
Elizabeth Lowery, assistant director of career placement, said, "Norman Matte has worked with our school for many years and has been a very valuable service to our students."
The company provides over 300 Sacred Heart students with internship opportunities.
"[Matte] is very proactive in helping students and he came up with this program," said Lowery.
Matte said that he promises to help his interns find jobs if they prove themselves capable during their internship with his company.
In addition to his hired employees, Matte expressed a willingness to help any of the students present at the seminar.
Matte explained how competitive the job market is, but that you cannot be afraid to ask for more money.
He used the example of a past intern of his who was offered two jobs: one in the ideal location that offered less money, the other further away that offered more money.
The department of career development, in partnership with Matte and Company, sponsored an Interactive Interview Seminar on Thursday Nov. 29.
Held in the boardroom at the William H. Pitt Center, students were given the chance to ask questions about the job search process.
Matte and Company is self-described as, "providing executive search and recruitment services to Fortune 500 corporations around the globe."
The seminar was lead by featured guest lecturer, Norman Matte, chairman of Matte and Company who listened to students' concerns about the job search process.
In return he provided them with helpful advice and insight into what employers are looking for during interviews.
Junior Matthew Telvi said, "I came here for the insight. I knew he would be able to provide. I have a lot for friends that work for him and they've told me he's very helpful with helping them find jobs."
Matte has become a resource for career development.
Elizabeth Lowery, assistant director of career placement, said, "Norman Matte has worked with our school for many years and has been a very valuable service to our students."
The company provides over 300 Sacred Heart students with internship opportunities.
"[Matte] is very proactive in helping students and he came up with this program," said Lowery.
Matte said that he promises to help his interns find jobs if they prove themselves capable during their internship with his company.
In addition to his hired employees, Matte expressed a willingness to help any of the students present at the seminar.
Matte explained how competitive the job market is, but that you cannot be afraid to ask for more money.
He used the example of a past intern of his who was offered two jobs: one in the ideal location that offered less money, the other further away that offered more money.
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