SUWICI Goes to NYC for the NYWICI Conference!

Written By: Chelsea Orcutt, 2009 NYWICI Scholarship Winner

On November 7, five SU Women in Communications members had the privilege of attending the New York Women in Communications Student Career Conference at the Grand Hyatt hotel in New York City.

Despite being a bit groggy from an early-morning flight, the WIC members were ready to gain some valuable insight into the world of communications. After a delicious breakfast provided by the Hyatt, attendees enjoyed inspiring speeches by Helen Wagner, PR Manager for 3M, and NBC’s Today show correspondent Sara Haines.

Students then left the grand ballroom to attend their chosen panel sessions on topics ranging from TV production to public relations. Each panel featured communications professionals who discussed their experiences and offered practical advice about getting ahead in the ultra-competitive field. (And SU was well represented! Newhouse grads Ron Stitt, VP of Digital Media for Fox Television Stations, and Jayme S. Ganey, Associate Editor of Essence Magazine, served as panelists).

After attending the informative panels sessions, all students returned to the ballroom for a final panel discussion entitled “Secrets to a Successful Job Search.” HR managers from top companies such as the Hearst Corporation and FOX candidly answered students’ questions about resumes, internships, and everything in between. All panelists stressed the importance of researching the company you wish to work for before your interview, as well as maintaining a professional online profile for potential employers to see.

After the conference, SUWIC members explored the city for a few hours before hopping on a flight back to campus, where they are eager to put the knowledge they’ve acquired into action!