What I love most about working for UC's Experienced Based Learning and Career Education Center is that it connects me to a multitude of potential future employers. Most of what my job includes is researching companies that want to partner with UC by making sure they are qualified, follow the correct guidelines UC requires for employers, and are interested in partnering with our students. Also, the community within this work environment has been so welcoming and the people here are what make coming to work so worth it.
I also had the opportunity to give presentations to incoming freshman on how to use Handshake and other resources on campus as tools for helping them connect with employers and future job opportunities. This was an awesome part of my job that helped me feel impactful and connected to our students here on campus.
What I wish was different
One thing I would change about my experience over the summer is that I wish I would have started it sooner. This job began as something to do in between my long breaks on campus last year, but I enjoyed it so much that it has continued to be a part of my schedule over the summer and this semester as well.
Advice
From my experience I would encourage all students to go out and apply for jobs that might seem out of their comfort zone. Even if it doesn't seem like a dream job, the people within the company can make the experience so much better than just what a description says about it. Also, you can gain experience with applying to and interviewing with different companies that make it easier/more comfortable when you are applying to your "dream job". Don't be afraid to apply; you can always search for another opportunity if it isn't a good fit, but if you never try it out, you won't know what works for you.
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Marketing Co op
April 2017 - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
I got great hands on experience! I was able to get involved in many different areas and projects.
What I wish was different
There is a difficult learning curve and the training system is still being perfected.
