Jessica Randolph could become one of your favorite people on TheUniversity of Memphis campus by the time you graduate.
That's because Randolph could help you get a job when you'refinished.
Randolph is the newest addition to U of M's Career andEmployment Services, and as a U of M alumna, she knows whatconcerned soon-to-be graduates are going through to find acareer.
"I am thrilled to be part of the Career and Employment Servicesteam at The University," said Randolph, recruiting coordinator."Working on a college campus is such a unique and rewardingexperience."
Having lived in Somalia, Indonesia, Sudan, Jamaica and theSultanate of Oman, Randolph also has experience with differentcultures.
"My father worked for the (U.S. Agency for InternationalDevelopment), a division of the Department of State," Randolphsaid. "USAID is a government agency that provides various types ofassistance such as social, economic, agricultural and technologicalaid to developing nations around the world."
Recruiting employers to visit campus and possibly hire studentscould be a tough task, with the economy still trying to get back onits feet. But Randolph is eager to take the role.
"I am dedicated. I enjoy problem solving and challenges," shesaid. "I have a passion for and belief in the effectiveness of theeRecruiting software."
eRecruiting software is Randolph's ammunition againstunemployment. The program is a job search tool for students to keepon pace with the market. Randolph said she believes in the programbecause it not only helped students -- it helped her.
"As a student, I regularly participated in on-campus interviewsand I was diligent in maintaining my eRecruiting account," Randolphsaid. "Upon graduation in December 2002 (with a master's inbusiness administration), I had two offers of employment."
Randolph may have some good news for students graduating inAugust. She said that by graduating in the summer months, studentsmight increase their chances of landing a job due to lesscompetition.
"There are many phenomenal job opportunities seeking recentgraduates posted on the eRecruiting Web site," she said.
The main thing for graduates to be aware of is preparedness, alack of which is one of the biggest complaints from employers abouttheir new hires.
"It is vastly important that students research the financialstatements, company background information and vital statistics ofthe company prior to the scheduled interview," said Randolph.
