Digest Spotlight: SU Career Services

Senior Business Management Major Jami Blackston of New Orleans is one of the many students who took the initiative to venture to the Career Services Center.
Q: What is your definition of success?
My definition would be accomplishing any goal you set for yourself. Achieving more than what is expected of you. Success is not a destination it is a journey.
Q: At your age, how have you managed to flourish in a predominately adult work environment while maintaining a 3.0 grade point average?
Time management is key to accomplishment. I have to be extremely organized and focused to juggle school work and being in an adult working environment. I always stay ahead of my work and never procrastinate to complete a task. I always try to complete any task given to me at that moment. I never let things linger around because I may forget about it or I won’t have enough time to spend on performing my best because I am rushing. Staying focused, organized, and having good time management helped me be successful in my schoolwork and my job.
Q: What do you plan to do after graduating with your business degree?
After graduation I will be working with ARAMARK Cooperation in Houston, Texas. I will be a food service manager at a higher education account (University of Houston)
Q: How has the Career Service Center helped with your professional experience?
The career fair held by the Career Service Center coordinates is the reason for my internship that evolved into my job after graduation. Without our career services I would have never gotten the opportunity I am blessed with today. The Career Service Center has also exposed me to other companies and gaining networking experience and connections with people around the world. Southern University has a great support system and they love to see students excel. Mrs. Montgomery does an amazing job with exposing those students. Guiding and molding any student who ask for assistance and want to develop themselves for the better.