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Dean’s Advisory Council
ALPFA - Past Events:
Day 1: Hispanic Dancing Workshop
Day 2: Latin Night Bash
Hispanic Dancing Workshop/Latin Night Bash
ALPFA participated in back-to-back Latin fun with
dance workshops in merengue, bachata, and salsa
the first night. Then we finished off the 2-days of
fun with a dance party! This was a night full of free
food, performances, dancing, and fun!
Upcoming Events:
ALPFA NJ Leadership Summit
November 14th
NJPAC
Panelists: LINDA BOWDEN REGIONAL PRESIDENT,
PNC BANK
LORIE VALLE-YAÑEZ CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER,
MASSMUTUAL
AND MORE!
Moderator: ROB AXEL VICE PRESIDENT – DEPUTY
CONTROLLER, PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL
**PLEASE RSVP THROUGH THE ALPFA NJ PAGE**
SEO Information Session
Wednesday, November 20 at 2:30-3:50
1 WP Room 402
End of the Semester Mixer
Thursday, December 05 from 5:30PM - 7:00 PM
1WP, 3rd Floor Lounge Finance/Accounting Majors
are encouraged to attend
ALPFA NY's 6th Annual Finance Summit
November 18th at 5:30PM - 9:00PM
Bank of America 1 Bryant Park New York, NY
Panelists:
Michael C. Ankrom, Jr.- Managing Director & Head
of Corporate Operational Risk, Bank of America
Andrew J. Curtin - Managing Director Forensic
Advisory Services, KPMG
Finance/Accounting Majors are encouraged to attend
Issue 3, November 2013
Lessons for Life – Continued from page 6
exhibit the core competencies required for a particular
job. On an ending note he shared that do not fret over
what employers are looking for, since it’s their
responsibility to decide if they want you or not. Keep
moving forward, he said and took a seat.
The next speaker took stage and introduced himself
briefly. He appreciated us business majors for saying
that we are indeed an enduring and adept bunch. He
said it takes agility and strength of character to be able
to be in such dynamic times of our history and
economy. He encouraged us students to be hopeful;
we are the future and we determine how we shape it.
He wished to be as young and fervent as us since we
had the ability to take risks, make mistakes, shake the
dust off and rise again with new aspirations.
Continuing further, he asked us to acknowledge our
strengths and weaknesses; leaders know what they
want and how they want it. We students should put
our vision, passions and ambitions into perspective.
The worst thing that could happen to us is that we
may not be able to achieve what we had aspired for,
such as landing that internship or job. As ironic as that
may sound, what matters most is the journey of going
through it all. It is so crucial to develop a sense of
persistence and positivity that only comes by being
rejected and having doors shut. Success knocks on
your door only when we understand that it takes being
able to nurture our passions and continue to strive no
matter how strenuous the journey. On an ending note
he hinted at viewing the glass half full rather than half
empty and ended the presentation.
To be completely honest, I was blown away with the
presentation. I felt like a brand new me, full of
positivity. Everything the speakers shared made
complete sense to me. After all the fretting over not
landing that job or internship, I realized I had to
change the way I looked at those opportunities. I had
to completely revamp my resume and cover letter.
Moreover, I needed to completely research the
companies before I applied to them and their
respective positions. In addition, I had to question
whether I really wanted a particular position or not. I
had to build my network and suit it to my needs to
land me that particular position that I am eyeing for so
long. Last but not the least; go into each and every
interview not with fear but with beaming enthusiasm
and persistence to succeed. I forgot to mention the last
bit, enjoy the journey and keep striving!
By Kinza Shafaat
**Please RSVP on the ALPFA NY website.**
By Syed Hassan
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