We’re all living in a digital-first world, where there’s an increased need to stand out. Whether you’re trying to land your dream job or internship, creativity and design are valued like never before. That’s why we invited our career and all-things creativity-knowing besties Mallory Shoemaker, a Content Strategist at Adobe and host of the ‘Whatcha Readin?’ Podcast with over 15+ years of experience in the corporate and creator world, and Chloe Shih, a Content Creator and Product Manager at Discord & Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree who has worked at places like TikTok, Facebook/Meta, Google, startups, and now at Discord, for a conversation about flexing your creative skills in every aspect of your career journey. Hear tips and tricks for incorporating generative AI technology and how to access the best tools to set yourself apart and up for success.

For many in the accounting field, their college or university experience played a key role in their path to success. Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) specifically, are able to empower their Hispanic and Black students by providing a culturally relevant support system and pool of resources, to build towards flourishing careers. Carmen Jiménez, MBA was able to find her career path, make connections and get the tools she needed to succeed at her HSI alma-mater, The University of Puerto Rico. Carmen is a Senior Associate at Cherry Bekaert and will be joining Ci Ci Hall (HBCU alumna) of Her Campus Media for an informative discussion on how HSIs and HBCUs can impact your career journey and help you reach your dreams.

How can international service make you stand out when it comes to scoring a great job stateside? What does it mean to employers? We've invited Chanel Jimenez, a Returned Volunteer from the Peace Corps, to talk more about how global experience on your resume sets you apart in a competitive applicant pool. 

There are many avenues that can open the door to a career in fashion. Learn more about what it takes to design a career journey as fashionable as you with advice from our friends at Dillard's. Her Campus Media's Ciara Hall will be sitting down with Madi Feldman, a Senior Buyer for Dillard's focusing on lines like Gianni Bini, to learn more about turning your fashion dreams into a reality.

Join founder of LiveGirl, Sheri West and the General Manager of Generation Hired, Kaitlin Manion for a discussion about overcoming imposter syndrome to become your most confident self, the necessary work in setting intentions and leaning in to your values to be confident and also the importance of self promotion: being seen, heard, and valued.

You've heard a lot about networking, but what is it exactly? How can it help your career journey? Think of this Office Hours session as your one-stop shop for all things networking. We'll be diving into how to make meaningful connections and sustain them so you can achieve your career goals. Her Campus Media's very own Ellie Kinney will be joined by Founder & CEO of The Conversationalist, Sophie Beren.

The Conversationalist is a non-partisan educational platform empowering the next generation to break out of their echo chambers, have difficult conversations, and unify together. Her community of over 70,000 young people is committed to coming together, across differences, through "POVz" the first ever Gen Z Talk Show and their digital network on the Geneva app. Sophie was recently named "25 Under 25" by Social Entrepreneur's Magazine and “21 Women Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2021.” Her social impact journey began at The University of Pennsylvania where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and her Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Leadership.

Money can be complicated or scary, but it doesn't have to be. We'll be joined by Jennifer Barrett, Head of Content at Fidelity and author of the new book "Think Like a Breadwinner" where she reframes how to think about money and what it means to be a breadwinner. We'll be diving into topics like saving, 401ks and more. Don't worry, we're not going to tell you skip your oat milk lattes. Her Campus Media's very own Windsor Western will be joining Jennifer for this important discussion about saving money and still having fun.

Maybe you’re in the application process or you've already secured your first job, so let’s teach you how to make the most of it! Her Campus Media’s own Windsor Western will be joined by special guest, Ivanka Farrell Senior Director of Media Operations at Bully Pulpit Interactive for a must-watch session on how to meet deadlines, set boundaries and garner skills to help you rock your first gig.

Embarking on the job hunt can be intimidating and Generation Hired is here to help. Fuel Your Search is a crash course in nailing the job hunting process with the help of real people who have excelled and landed their dream jobs. Learn more about the event & meet our guests here.

Join us for this event on Wednesday, April 27th from 3-4:30 PM EST to get ready for your next job search with advice from some amazing career experts including Katie Welch of Rare Beauty, Jade Carson of The Ninth Semester and Her Campus Media’s very own Ari Jones and host Jamie Hawk!

Meet our guests

The world of tech has been a topic of conversation in the career space for awhile now. More and more people are learning that it's a more accessible field than they originally thought. For many, it's a career path they never saw themselves going down. Our special guest, Jennifer Palais is one of those people. She used her network to climb the career ladder in tech and now she's the Principal Product Manager at Mozilla. She'll be joining Her Campus Media's very own, Windsor Western for a conversation about how to use your network to achieve your tech career goals.

Your resume has came a long way! Why not add some personality to it so that you stand out and get hired? A lot of fields are welcoming in creative resumes that showcase unique candidates who can add to their workplace. Her Campus Media's own Jenna Freitas and Cailey Tervo will be representing the Design team at this Office Hours Mini Masterclass about creating your resume on Canva!

Imposter syndrome is when you don’t believe you have the talent or expertise to be in a certain position, be in the spot to be a leader, or just don’t feel worthy of career milestones you’ve been accomplishing. Many people deal with imposter syndrome and they’ve learned to manage it. Our special guest, Zahra Matson who serves as the Senior Event Program Manager at Docusign will be discussing how she has combatting imposter syndrome and how you can too. Zahra will be joined by Her Campus Media's very own, Windsor Western. They’ll be discussing how identity, privilege and confidence factor into imposter syndrome and how you can nip in the bud to find empowerment and success in your career journey.

As the Founder and CEO of Black Girl Digital, our special guest LaToya Shambo has helped countless women turn their influence into a business. During this session, LaToya is going to share all of the little details like filing taxes, making a business plan and more that you need to really get serious about turning your influence into a business. Alongside Her Campus Media’s Mollie Guerrero (an influencer herself!), LaToya will be taking attendees through a piece of her new course just for influencers.

What do you want to be known for? How are you tapping into your natural skill sets and passions to amplify your career journey while making a difference at your company? These are just a few of the questions we will be covering in this session of Office Hours with author, Fran Hauser who covers topics like personal branding, finding career fulfillment, career action plans and more in her new workbook "Embrace the Work, Love Your Career" coming out in March. She will be joined by Her Campus's own, Windsor Western for an important discussion about the importance of establishing your personal brand, doing work that you’re proud of and adds value and setting boundaries for success.

More about Fran:

Fran's previous book "The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate" has been translated to 6 different languages and works towards Fran's goal of leveling the playing field for women in the career space.

Much of her current work is informed by 15 years spent in media, where she rose through the ranks at Time Inc. to President of Digital.

Have you ever taken a risk and it paid off? Manager of Customer Strategic Marketing at Hasbro, Shelby Iapoce-Lintz certainly has! In this session, she will be talking about working for a toy company and how it has helped her find career clarity and happiness. Shelby will be joined by Her Campus Media's very own, Danielle Kushner for this discussion about taking risks, finding community and pursuing an uncommon career field to find success.

We will be joined by lawyer, Founder & CEO of Être and author of The Epic Mentor Guide, Illana Raia to discuss mentorship and why it matters! Illana will be discussing how mentorship can help you find, land and crush your dream job or even be the path you take in order to start your own business.

Illana is a member of the International Space Station National Lab Education Subcommittee, serves on the National Girls’ Collaborative Champions Board, and has authored 60+ articles for HuffPost, Ms. Magazine and Thrive Global. Her award-winning book Être: Girls, Who Do You Want To Be? was released on Day of the Girl 2019, featuring wisdom from 40 luminary women like Arianna Huffington, Debra Messing and Reshma Saujani alongside quotes from 50 girls.

Giveaway Alert: One lucky winner will win a prize pack from Illana. All you have to do is attend this session, follow Gen Hired on social media (@GenerationHired) and participate in the Q&A.

Also, attendees of this event who also attend Office Hours on March 3rd with author Fran Hauser will be entered into a giveaway for both Illana and Fran's books that launch in March!

Join us for Office Hours as we welcome in our guest, Lisa Johnson-Willingham, Director of the Ailey Extension at the Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation and Spoon University's Managing Editor, Izzie Ramirez for a discussion about letting your passion guide your career journey and going after your goals.

Lisa has an extensive dance background, from owning her own studio to mentoring young dancers in their journey in the arts. We will talk about fighting through stereotypes, following your dreams and being adaptable when inevitable change comes about.

In this session of Office Hours, we’re joined by our special guest, Jennifer Bowman, a marketing professional with over 20 years in the gaming industry who is now the Sr. Director, Product & Field Marketing Gaming - EMEA & LAC and Global Marketing Operations at IGT. Along with our host, Her Campus’s very own, Windsor Western we will host an important discussion on how to pave your own way in a male-dominated industry like gaming. Jennifer will be covering how she manages work-life balance, self-advocacy and moving around the globe for work.

Join Her Campus's Deputy Editor, Iman Hariri-Kia for a deep dive into launching your journalism career! Before Her Campus, Iman has been published in Elite Daily, Teen Vogue, Bustle and more. Iman has also made appearances on the TODAY Show and podcasts like Persian Girl Podcast. Our very own Ciara Martinez-Falero Hall, Senior Business Development Manager at Her Campus Media will join Iman for this discussion about the journalism industry, networking, freelancing and so much more.

Join Her Campus's own Danielle Kushner and her special guest, Sri Narayanan a young female entrepreneur, and co-founder of Kodely. Kodely delivers a high-quality K-5 technology education that helps develop a design thinking mindset from a very young age. Kodely's network of instructors helps kids unlock their creativity by applying various methods from the field of design. Danielle and Sri will be discussing the ins and outs of starting a company. For everyone sitting on that big business idea, you won't want to miss this!