Verizon is a global communications technology company, and being multilingual helps employees connect across the country and bridge cultural gaps. Join Adriana Dawson, Community Engagement Director, and Jennifer Stacey, HR Business Partner, to explore how their language skills and cultural fluency has given them an edge in their careers.
This session will offer a live interpreted audio feed in Spanish.
Instagram, Twitter, Reddit, oh my! These social media platforms are a great source of entertainment, but have you ever considered making a career out of them? Joseph Farrell Jr., Senior Analyst of Risk Management, and Herb Nyarko, Public Relations Analyst, will share how they use social media to connect with their customers, collect their feedback, and pique their interest. Students may be surprised to hear that their jobs aren’t all about scrolling, but incorporate math and science, too!
Passionate about creative writing? Join Carly Pavlinik, Manager of Business Transformation, and Carolyn Krug, Product Marketing Manager for Broadband Equipment, as they share how a powerful story encourages support and buy-in among colleagues and customers and how "boring" numbers can be compelling when told through a storyteller lens. Crafting a story connects people, motivates them, and can transform a business from inside out.
