September CareerPassport Spotlight-Amanda Gunnell

Career Passport: What year are you in school and what are you majoring in?

Amanda: I am a junior majoring in Graphic Design.

CareerPassport: What are your career goals?

Amanda: I want to work for the Ensign magazine company as a graphic designer. I would want to help with the actual magazine itself and/or with their website.

CareerPassport: Can you explain how you are involved in the CareerPassport program?

Amanda: I am currently the Career Passport’s Promotions chair and am involved in both the program as well as club activities.

CareerPassport: What attracted you to CareerPassport?

Amanda: I was intrigued by an email I received about this program that would help me gain business skills and other means to prepare me for my future career while I’m still in school.

CareerPassport: What have you enjoyed most about the program?

Amanda: I have enjoyed going to activities and meeting new people who are involved with the program. We have wonderful service and club activities that help me relax from school obligations.

CareerPassport: What has been the most beneficial activity you’ve participated in to help you meet your future career goal?

Amanda: The retreat was as helpful as it was fun. I got to hear a lot from people who are successful in their careers and got several tips and ideas to improve upon right now while I’m at school.

CareerPassport: What advice regarding the CareerPassport Program would you give to other students?

Amanda:  Don’t procrastinate and be involved. All of the benefits in Career Passport really will help you prepare for the future and doesn’t take too much time away from our busy lives. There’s a lot to look forward to if you keep moving ahead on your chosen path. 

August CareerPassport Spotlight-Whitney Collins

Career Passport: What year are you in school and what are you majoring in?

Whitney: I am a junior majoring in Modern Dance and minoring in Earth Science.

CareerPassport: What are your career goals?

Whitney: After graduating college I hope to dance professionally for a couple of years after which I would like to go back to school to get a Master’s degree. Then hopefully I will be able to become a professional choreographer or Paleontologist. 

CareerPassport: Can you explain how you are involved in the CareerPassport program?

Whitney: I am still fairly new to the program, and I am still learning my way around.  I completed the online orientation and have an awesome mentor!

CareerPassport: What attracted you to CareerPassport?

Whitney:  I became interested in CareerPassport by the help it offers to college students.  Because of my diverse interests in careers, I thought CareerPassport could help guide me towards learning about career opportunities in both Dance and Geology. 

CareerPassport: What have you enjoyed most about the program?

Whitney:  I have enjoyed getting to know the people in the program.  Even though I haven’t participated in a lot of activities, but the ones that I have participated in were always the best when I would get to know the other participants and those making this program possible.  Getting yourself out of your comfort zone really goes a long way.

CareerPassport: What has been the most beneficial activity you’ve participated in to help you meet your future career goal?

Whitney: I really enjoyed volunteering with the club at the Alumni Family Fun Fair booth last summer. There were many booths that were career-based and I was able to make a connection with one of the professors in the Geology program.  He gave me good advice on some classes that I should take for my Geology interest.

CareerPassport: What advice regarding the CareerPassport Program would you give to other students?

Whitney: Be as active as possible.  Get to know all of the people in the CareerPassport program.  They are there to help you and you are developing networking skills!!!