WTS-LA Professional Development Focused on Network-building
November 2020: The WTS-LA Professional Development Committee held a virtual panel to discuss networking, job search, and career development during the uncertain times caused by the pandemic.
Judy Johnson, Vice President - Client Account Manager at Jacobs, guided a discussion for students and professionals seeking employment and career advancement. Our esteemed panelists included:
- Sheena Barthold, Recruiter/Recruiting Systems Solutions Lead- Americas at Jacobs
- Sam Wilson, Head of Talent Acquisition – North America at Mott MacDonald, and
- Scott Brasfield, Senior Vice President and National Leader of Program and Construction Management at Arcadis
This panel of industry leaders provided insights and strategies for building networks, using LinkedIn to build your brand, and ways to stand out during the recruitment process. Topics covered by the panelists included how to grow from within while seeking opportunities to expand your skills in current positions and finding supporters to advocate for your professional growth and development. Participants had a chance to share their challenges when looking for opportunities during these uncertain times and gained helpful insight to improve and expand their job search.
