Welcome to Generation Hired, your virtual Career Center

In this Office Hours session, renowned speaker and leadership expert Robert Glazer shared how identifying your core, non-negotiable values can guide career decisions and help cut through external pressures. Glazer, whose work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Today Show, Fast Company, and Forbes, has spoken globally, including on the TEDx stage, and led Acceleration Partners to numerous culture and workplace awards. He walked Her Campus Media’s Associate VP of Community, Julianne Skrivan through his six-question framework for uncovering personal values and discussed how authenticity, self-awareness, and aligned environments lead to more fulfilling careers and stronger leadership.

If you’re curious about pursuing a career focused on AI (or wondering what that even means) you won’t want to miss our “Exploring a Career in AI” Office Hours on Thursday, May 2 in partnership with Microsoft. We’ll hear from Bichlien Nguyen, a Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research AI4Science who is championing the use of AI for the development of sustainable technologies, and Noa Ghersin, a Principal Product Management Lead at Microsoft who is building Copilot AI capabilities that improve employee productivity and enhance customer experiences.

Have you ever wondered how the products you see in stores become fan favorites? It’s thanks to brand managers who make sure consumers know about products, the value they can add to their lives and are the reason why some products become “essentials” to consumers. Brand management can also provide you with a fruitful and rewarding career path, just ask our special guest, Nicole Kilrea (Associate Brand Manager at Unilever)! From rotational programs that can help you learn all about a company to telling a brand’s story, Nicole is here to let you know how you can jumpstart your career journey before you even get your grad cap.

Your career is not your identity–and that’s coming from your Career Besties! In 2024, we’re defining a successful career as one that allows us to fill our lives with hobbies, self-care, and friendships. A career that allows us to build a life that gives us the freedom to do more. We want to create a dream life and not just settle for a dream job – here’s where we need Accounting+!

As a business leader and marketing professional in the tech industry, our friend & Director of Microsoft 365 for Small-Medium Businesses, Kari Dilloo, has had an incredible career with big brands like Xbox, Expedia, L’Oreal and Microsoft. Join Kari, along with Her Campus Media’s very own Windsor Western, as they share their tips for building your professional network while you’re in college and talk through their personal career opportunities that became a reality because of their networks.

Ever wonder what it takes to carve out your path in the world of public relations? From social media savvy to creating campaigns with a purpose, our career bestie Laney Landsman is here to tell you what skills and experience you need to launch your PR career. Laney is a Group Senior Vice President at GCI Health where she and her team execute strategic communication initiatives to educate the public about different conditions and potential treatment options. Learn more about how Laney found her niche in communications and how you can too by joining us for this informative session.

What do your most-loved fashion label, the brand behind your skincare routine, and your favorite influencer all have in common? They have an accountant helping them keep their business up and running.

Learn more about what it takes to work in social media marketing from Lulus Social Media Marketing Manager, Camille Tang.