Madison Bozik
Communications Intern
About Madi
Role: Communications Intern
Pitt: Senior, Communication Major, Film and Media Studies Minor
Hometown: Northamption, PA
Favorite thing you like about the Career Center:
- I love that every staff member at the career center is fully devoted to student success. In my short time here, I have seen nothing but whole-hearted efforts from the career consultants and other staff to make sure all students’ needs are met
Skills you have built through this role:
- Career & Self Development- Through the stories I’ve been able to write, I feel like I am really finding my voice and exploring my creativity. The feedback I’ve received has been invaluable in helping me grow and continue to learn.
Jenna Huff
Peer Career Coach
About Jenna
Role: Peer Career Coach
Pitt: Senior, Marketing and Finance
Hometown: Orange County, CA
Favorite thing you like about the Career Center:
- I love that every staff member at the career center is fully devoted to student success. In my short time here, I have seen nothing but whole-hearted efforts from the career consultants and other staff to make sure all students’ needs are met.
Skills you have built through this role:
- Communication – because I must clearly communicate my advice and thoughts to many different students. I also have productive conversations with students when working through resumes, and it’s important to communicate effectively by answering their questions.
Chen Li
Program Operations Assistant
About Chen:
Role: Program Operations Assistant
Pitt: Sophomore, Electrical Engineering
Hometown: Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Ashley Mason
Peer Career Coach
About Ashley:
Role: Peer Career Coach
Pitt: Junior, Early Childhood and Special Education (CASE program)
Favorite thing you like about the Career Center:
- My favorite thing about the Career Center is the support and teamwork between everyone in the office; whether it’s student workers, interns, or career consultants, it’s always a positive, hardworking atmosphere.
Which of these skills/competencies do you think you have built on the most through this opportunity:
- One competency I’ve developed the most in this role is communication. While I’ve always been social and enjoyed engaging with others, this position has continuously challenged me to refine my skills and adapt to diverse communication styles. The skills I’ve gained in evaluating others, utilizing various approaches, and confidence in new interactions with new people are invaluable for any opportunity I could want in the future.
Nina Southern
Front Desk Assistant
About Nina
Role: Front Desk Assistant
Pitt: Senior, Digital Narrative and Interactive Design
Hometown: Falls Church, VA
Favorite thing you like about the Career Center:
- The friendly and supportive staff! I always feel like I can ask for help/advice, whether it’s about work or personal career goals.
Skills you have built through this role:
- Communication: I have learned to practice clear and effective communication in-person, over the phone, and via email when responding to student and employer career questions. In addition, I have practiced active listening to clearly communicate the appropriate answers and support that people are looking for.
