I love helping young and emerging professionals gain knowledge and skills to set them up for a successful career! I’ve learned so much since starting in HR through my first internship in 2012, and I love to share my experiences and perspective. This page is a culmination of resources throughout my website in one location, and other external resources. If you have topic ideas you’d like to see on this page, contact me and let me know!
A Young Professional’s Pursuit (an inside look at my story!) – SHRM blog
HR Emerging Professionals Learning Series
Networking
Why You Should Network ASAP – SHRM blog
Going to a Networking Event Alone, You Can Do It! – blog
LinkedIn 101 – Tips to Get Started – podcast
Important LinkedIn Profile Basics – blog
How to Connect, Post, and Engage Intentionally on LinkedIn – LinkedIn Live recording with Orlando Haynes
Job Searching
Preparing for an initial screen with a recruiter – blog / IGTV
The Importance of Transferrable Skills – blog
Are You Ready to Apply for that Job? Preparing for Your Job Search – webinar
Are You Ready to Break Into a Career in HR? Advice from the Pros – blog
Feeling Discouraged About Your Job Search? It’s Okay! My Best Tips – blog
First Position
Hitting the Ground Running in Your New Job – SHRM blog
Creating Credibility as a Young Professional – webinar recording
Building Credibility as a Young Professional – HonestHR podcast recording
LeadOn! Leadership Skills – A UB student engagement podcast
Personal Development
Confidently Writing About Yourself – blog
Goal Setting Tips – blog
Impostor Syndrome and Confidence for Young Professionals – blog
Impostor Syndrome and Growth Mindset for Emerging Professionals – YouTube interview with Jane Murtaugh, Human Resources Management Professor at the College of DuPage