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Photos by Marissa Landon

The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app held a career panel in conjunction with ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app Career Days on Wed., Jan. 27 in the Robert and Freda Harrison Auditorium in Giles Hall.

Representatives included:

• Jack Allin, AIA, NCARB, principal | Wier Boerner Allin Architecture
• Kyle Barnes, project engineer | Hoar Construction
• Mary Beth McDavid, creative director | DPM Fragrance
• Melodi Terhune, CID, ASID, LEED AP BD+C, senior certified interior designer, associate | Clarknexsen

In a moderated question and answer session, the representatives gave the following tips for interviewing and finding jobs:

• The importance of a nicely formatted portfolio.
• Showcase digital skills and time management.
• Be self-motivated, get involved, gain experience, and give back to the community.
• Do your research before a career fair.
• Let a company interview you, then interview them.
• It’s never to early to follow up, but make sure to have some sort of connection for them to remember you and note that in the email; don’t email every day!
• Always write thank you notes. Digital communication is acceptable. Keep it professional. Handwritten letters on a desk do standout, though.
• Seek out shadow opportunities.

The group also discussed the pros and cons of large firms versus small firms, noting that the final choice depends on the person and the type of environment they are searching for.