Analyst Program State of the Job Market Recruiting Discussion

The Analyst Program Speaker Series will host the annual State of the Job Market - Recruiting Discussion at 7:30 PM on Monday, February 27. The discussion will offer a broad view of recruiting practices across different sectors with an emphasis on internship, entry-level, and early career positions.

 

Chad Serfass, Director of Westminster’s Professional Development Center, will welcome attendees and provide opening remarks. 

Tony Brown '84, Chief Talent Officer at Fisher Phillips in Cleveland, Ohio, will moderate the discussion. Mr. Brown is a member of Westminster’s Board of Trustees.

Speakers will include:

Alina Clough ‘18 - Senior UX Consultant, REI Systems and Founder of the Westminster PA Jobs Group on Facebook; Washington, D.C.  

Harrison Greene ‘16 - Management Analyst - NASA Program, REI Systems; West Middlesex, Pa  

Jordyn Kee ‘17 - Senior Manager of People Operations, Newlab; New York, N.Y.

Dr. Alexis Shellow ‘15 - Contracting Officer, U.S. Department of the Interior & Adjunct Professor/Advisor, Rutgers University; Washington, D.C.

History

Westminster College is a leader in experiential learning rooted in the liberal arts tradition. This event will highlight career opportunities that arise from the college's interdisciplinary experiential learning projects, through which students have the opportunity to work with industry experts while receiving guidance and oversight by Westminster's faculty, and professional networking efforts. Experiential learning is a key component of the college’s Strategic Plan 2018-2027 (https://www.westminster.edu/about/strategic-plan.cfm).

The Analyst Program is an experiential learning program that provides students with an opportunity to learn about business models, prepare case studies, and make presentations. Students work with a team of faculty and advisors drawn from relevant fields to provide a realistic analytical experience. The program also arranges speakers, site visits, and other events to enhance the educational experience. Analyst Program has been operating for more than 10 years with many students pursuing careers in financial services, consulting, public accounting, and government-related fields. 

Formalized into public events in 2020, Analyst Program Speaker Series hosts a variety of events and speakers, including executives, academics, and other experts in a wide range of fields, to support students participating in Westminster’s Analyst Program and the broader campus community. The series was created by Dr. Daniel Fischmar, Emeritus Professor of Economics & Business; Brian Petrus ‘10, Assistant Professor of Business Administration and faculty of record for the Analyst Program, and Ben Nelson ‘06, Senior Vice President - Global Credit Officer for ESG, Moody’s Investors Service, and a member of Westminster’s Board of Trustees.

Additional Event Information 

NOTICE FOR FACULTY. This event is designed for students and young alumni. While many student participants in the Analyst Program have signed offers for summer internships or full-time jobs after graduation, this event will focus on understanding the current job market, short-term strategies for securing internships/jobs, and long-term career-building strategies applicable to all students. Speakers have completed a wide range of graduate degrees, professional certificates and certifications, and up-skilling programs. Speakers’ undergraduate majors include business administration, art, broadcast communication, and political science. More information is available by following the embedded links to speakers’ profiles on LinkedIn.

This event is co-sponsored by the Westminster College Analyst Program, Westminster College Professional Development Center, and Westminster PA Jobs Group, an alumni-led resource on Facebook for students and young alumni searching for internships and jobs.

The event is open to the public and there is no cost to attend. 

 

For additional information, please contact Jamie Offutt at offuttjd@westminster.edu or 724-946-6996.

Reservations due by Monday, February 27, 2023