Hannah Fischer Shares Her Journey as the Student Assistant for Employer Engagement in Career Development
Written by: Hannah Fischer, Student Assistant for Employer Engagement
Hannah Fischer started working for Career Development in October of 2022 and has been a great asset to the team! She is the Student Assistant for Employer Engagement. She will be graduating at the end of this spring semester, and everyone at the office could not be more proud of the work she has done. Keep reading to hear about Hannah’s time working for Career Development!
What were your initial impressions, and how have they changed?
“My initial impressions of the office was that all of the people who worked there were very welcoming, and that they all genuinely care. Luckily, this impression has not changed and if anything, it has gotten stronger over the years I’ve worked here.”
What project or experience are you most proud of?
“I am most proud of collaborating with a past coworker, Jackie Clark, on creating an event for the office called Impromptu Interview. After being tasked with researching how to increase employer engagement on campus, we came up with the idea of bringing employers to campus to help students get hands-on experience with interviewing. We have since hosted a second Impromptu Interview, and are in the process of planning another. I am happy to leave a significant contribution behind.”
What is something you learned from working at Career Development?
“Working at Career Development has taught me the importance of collaboration, and networking both personally and professionally. My role here has given me the skills to communicate with others in professional ways, while simultaneously being able to show my authentic personality.”
How will your time here impact your future endeavors and lead you closer to your professional or personal goals?
“My time at Career Development has shown me how crucial self-advocacy is to living a fulfilled life in line with your goals and values. In various ways I have gotten to practice advocating for myself in a professional setting while working here, and these skills I have developed will lead me to being able achieve my goals in the future.”
What would you tell your younger self when they first started their Chatham/career development journey?
“It’s all going to work out and you don’t have to worry so much! Cherish the little things, and don’t rush what isn’t meant for you yet.”
What advice would you give to someone first starting out?
“Because of how romanticized college tends to be, there’s so much pressure on you at this time to make a lot of friends, and to get involved. While it is important to find outlets where you can explore who you are and be involved in things, at the end of the day, you know yourself best, so listen to yourself. Trust yourself and know that it will work out some way or another. It always does :).”
What message do you have for the supervisors and coworkers who help you grow?
“To my supervisor for 2 years straight, Hannah Su Hepler, you have taught me so much and I will forever be thankful for your guidance and leadership. You were the first person to make Pittsburgh feel a little more like home, and I am lucky to call you a role model. You are such a light and make an incredible difference on this campus.
To my current supervisor, Josh Zeigler, I’m so thankful to have gotten to know you and to have had the opportunity to work with you! You are a wonderful asset to our office.
To all my coworkers, thank you for being some of the first friends I made here, and for always having great yap sessions. You will all do so many amazing things. I can’t wait to watch you continue to succeed!”
Thank you for all your contributions, Hannah! We will miss you so much.