Tristen is a Career Ready Great Dane!

Major: Double majoring in Urban Studies and Planning and Geography

Please describe the experiences that have made you a Career Ready Great Dane: I have made great use out of LinkedIn. I use this app to show my professional side to my network. I post events I’ve attended, accomplishments and working experiences. Doing this has gotten me internship offers in my field.

Advice for other Great Danes: The value you put into LinkedIn will grant you the same value you receive. Reach out to people at companies you’re interested in. By sending a professional but enthusiastic email, it tells the company a lot about you (goal orientated, tenacious, leader). Be proactive when looking for internships! Experiences in and outside of your intended field can be useful — diversify yourself. Try different things and see what sticks. You will be collecting various skills that’ll make you stand out from everyone else.

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations