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April 16, 2008
“Don’t Be That Guy (or Girl).The Idiot’s Guide to Landing a Job”

On April 16th, the COM Alumni Board invited local industry leaders to share interviewing and networking tips with the Class of 2008 at “Don’t Be That Guy (or Girl). The Idiot’s Guide to Landing a Job.” Special thanks to those who helped COM students land (and ace) their first interviews:

Hilary Finkel Buxton, ’86, Producer, WGBH
Christopher Cavalieri, ’81, Assistant Professor of Television, College of Communication
Lindsay Faro, Human Resources Associate, Cone, Inc.
Greg Gatlin, ’96 MS, Director of Public Affairs, Suffolk University
Marshall Hook, ’94, Director of Operations, MetroNetworks/Westwood One
Mark Nardi, Senior Vice President, Associate Creative Director, Hill Holliday

Jim Armstrong introduces this year’s panel. From Left: Marshall Hook, Hilary Finkel Buxton, Lindsay Faro, Greg Gatlin, Mark Nardi and Christopher Cavalieri.

Jim Armstrong introduces this year’s panel. From Left: Marshall Hook, Hilary Finkel Buxton, Lindsay Faro, Greg Gatlin, Mark Nardi and Christopher Cavalieri.

Marshall Hook, president of the COM Alumni Board, leads a lively discussion about ways to (and ways not to) impress future employers.

Marshall Hook, president of the COM Alumni Board, leads a lively discussion about ways to (and ways not to) impress future employers.

Panelists speak of their own career experiences-- from entry level positions to leading roles—to teach students how they can also succeed in these competitive fields.

Panelists speak of their own career experiences-- from entry level positions to leading roles—to teach students how they can also succeed in these competitive fields.

Chris Cavalieri, Assistant Professor of Television in COM, gives some final words of advice to the outgoing class of 2008.

Chris Cavalieri, Assistant Professor of Television in COM, gives some final words of advice to the outgoing class of 2008.

Students share a laugh with the panelists, as the professionals stress the importance of always smiling and presenting yourself well.

Students share a laugh with the panelists, as the professionals stress the importance of always smiling and presenting yourself well.

Members of the class of 2008 learned interviewing tips that transcend every discipline and others specific to their communications industry.

Members of the class of 2008 learned interviewing tips that transcend every discipline and others specific to their communications industry.

Students learn that eye contact, confidence and a firm hand shake are just as important as a stellar resume.

Students learn that eye contact, confidence and a firm hand shake are just as important as a stellar resume.

Mark Nardi gives advice on how to land a job based on his own successful career.

Mark Nardi gives advice on how to land a job based on his own successful career.

After the discussion, the panelists and students engaged in networking techniques.

After the discussion, the panelists and students engaged in networking techniques.

Marshall Hook gives some one-on-one advice to a graduating senior.

Marshall Hook gives some one-on-one advice to a graduating senior.

During the break out sessions, students got answers to more in-depth questions.

During the break out sessions, students got answers to more in-depth questions.

The Panelists gave time during each session to make sure everyone’s questions were answered.

The Panelists gave time during each session to make sure everyone’s questions were answered.

Christopher Cavalieri leads the film and television break out session.

Christopher Cavalieri leads the film and television break out session.

Greg Gatlin and Michelle Gaseau lead the break out session for journalism.

Greg Gatlin and Michelle Gaseau lead the break out session for journalism.

The two industry leaders share their experiences with a small group of students.

The two industry leaders share their experiences with a small group of students.