艾米丽Hardman (‘15) knows that God’s faithfulness isn’t always simple, but it is always present. Through challenges 和 successes alike, Emily has learned to lean on a community of support 和 on her own internal compass. Whether it’s mentoring a teen who is struggling, or navigating the halls of the White House, the work ethic 和信心 she developed at PBA empower her at every step.
描述一下你目前的工作角色:
Master’s c和idate attending the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, DC., studying International Economics, Global Theory, 和 American Foreign Policy. 我2018年毕业!
What professional experience(s) did you have prior to your current job role?
在我上学之前, I worked as a professional mentor 和 Direct Care Staff at Shelterwood Academy. The Academy is a therapeutic boarding school serving struggling teenagers. I also interned at the American Enterprise Institute, 华盛顿的一个智囊团, DC, 并在当地的美国大学实习.S. 代表.
在PBA主修政治学
The path to purpose always includes dedication 和 passion, but it doesn’t always go in the direction you think it will. That’s true in politics, 和 that’s true in life. Emily gained skills in her studies of political science at PBA that have served her well: adaptability, 专业, 纪律, 和信心.
What do you know now that you wish you had known about being a working professional?
I wish I would have known there is no such thing as a detour in the Lord’s will. Every step along the journey of 专业 is purposeful, 和, as long as you are being productive, there is no wrong step after graduation. When I graduated I had goals 和 plans for my upcoming years. 现在，计划是好的. It is important to think about the future. But, so many opportunities are unanticipated. 毕业后, I planned to attend graduate school, 和 felt like a failure when I was not accepted to any programs. 然而, I quickly learned the Lord needed to teach me about Himself 和 His work before I could attend graduate school. I wish I would have known there is no such thing as a detour in the Lord’s will. Every step along the way is purposeful, 和, as long as you are being productive, there is no wrong step after graduation. I read an excellent book on this subject, called The Defining Decade, by Dr. 梅格杰. I highly recommend it to anyone searching for a path after undergraduate.
“I believe adept communication skills 和 a high level of 专业 are among the more important characteristics a young employee can possess.”
How did PBA prepare you for the world of work?
Some of the most important skills I gained at PBA came from learning outside of the classroom. My experience as a Presidential Ambassador uniquely prepared me to engage with professionals of the highest caliber. Participation in the President’s Lyceum helped me realize there are all types of paths to success. My education in the Music Department at PBA gave me invaluable work ethic 和 self-纪律. The books I read 和 discussed in the Supper Honors Program prepared me to engage intellectually with my world 和 to be bold in conversation. I believe adept communication skills 和 a high level of 专业 are among the more important characteristics a young employee can possess.
PBA的职业生涯准备
What starts at PBA doesn’t end here. Openness to learning 和 asking for support is part of the recipe for success that you learn as a Sailfish. Both receiving help 和 giving it are always the building blocks of a community that works together to make a lasting impact.
What advice would you give to current PBA students 和/or young alumni who are about to start their first professional full-time job?
I once heard a career development coach say, 关于年轻专业人士, “control what you can 和 don’t worry about the rest.” I think this is sound advice for anyone starting out a career. You may not be able to control your tasks, 你的工作, 你的上级, or what the workers around you are doing. 然而, you can control yourself. 话虽如此, 尽你所能努力工作, 提前到达, 待到很晚, 礼貌和专业, 和 try to volunteer for challenging tasks to broaden your skills.
Have you been mentored by anyone in your professional field since entering the workforce? If so, what impact has that had on you?
Some of my professors at PBA have been excellent mentors to me. Dr. 雷德尔博士. Anderson poured over my graduate school personal statement to help me focus on my purpose in continuing education. At Shelterwood Academy, a dear sister in Christ named Amy Hobson mentored me. She helped me underst和 the Lord’s faithfulness in trial, 和 challenged me to pursue my career dreams, 即使它们看起来不可能. 整个夏天, I had the privilege of interning at the White House 和 my supervisors there mentored me by letting me work alongside them 和 partake in truly meaningful tasks. This experience grew my love of political engagement.
重点报道于2017年11月发布. 艾米丽的最新消息， 访问她的LinkedIn页面.