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Welcome to the Virtual Chapter of SHRM at Penn State World Campus! Chartering Ceremony June 11, 2017

Agenda Purpose of Chartering Ceremony & Overview of Event: Sarah Benedetto- Director of Events Opening/ Welcome from Chapter President and Advisor: Chantille Reppert- President & Professor Antone Aboud – Advisor Brief History of Chapter: Jacklyn Sukich- Director of Finance Speaker: SHRM Staff- Phyllis Shurn- Hannah Topic: The benefits of SHRM membership and the growing importance of the HR profession Presentation of the charter to the chapter president and advisor: Caroline Loftin- Director of Operations Introduction and installation of chapter officers: Antone Aboud- Advisor Thank you and Ending Notes: Janette Hunt- Vice-President

What is a Chartering Ceremony? A ceremony to establish a new SHRM chapter. This ceremony and installation means that the chapter has fulfilled the requirements necessary with National SHRM and Penn State World Campus. It is a way to congratulate and recognize all involved in this achievement!

Welcome Chantille Reppert- President & Professor Antone Aboud – Advisor

Brief History of the Chapter Jacklyn Sukich- Director of Finance Founding Member

Special Guest Speaker Phyllis Shurn- Hannah, SHRM SCP Field Services Director (FSD) Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

Getting a Jump Start --- First Job Presented by: Phyllis Shurn-Hannah, SHRM-SCP SHRM Field Services Director Bhavna Dave, SHRM-CP VP of HR SHRM member since 2005 ©SHRM 2017

I like people. . . 8 SHRM Student Membership Benefits • Understand that human resources is, first and foremost, a business function. If you think it’s for you because you’re a “people person, ” you’re on the wrong track. • “It’s about understanding business and applying people strategies, ” said Caliopie Walsh, vice president of HR at Experian Marketing Services in New York City. “During interviews, a lot of entry-level candidates say they like HR because they like people. That’s the worst answer they can give. Ultimately, a great HR person understands the business and can apply people strategies to help it succeed. ” – HR Magazine • TAKE BUSINESS COURSES, like accounting, finance, business law, labor economics, organizational psychology, business communication, public speaking, etc. – base your course selection on the SHRM Competency Model to be well rounded ©SHRM 2017

Internships!! 9 Premium Advantage Benefits ©SHRM 2017

10 SHRM Student Membership Benefits Use the SHRM Competency Model to Help You Find Your First HR Job • Revise your resume: • Use a Well-Branded Headline – Think like a marketer. • Share Details About Your Work/Internship/Studies • Emphasize Achievements – Include any awards and honors whether from your school, internship, or SHRM chapter. • Highlight HR Key Words – Keeping applicant tracking systems in mind. • Share What Makes You Special – List any leadership roles, public speaking engagements, media features, and/or quotes that speak to your professional capabilities. • Write Tight, Lean, & Clean – Concise writing is the hallmark of a powerful and modern resume. This will require multiple rounds of editing to get it just right. ©SHRM 2017

11 SHRM Student Membership Benefits Use the SHRM Competency Model to Help You Find Your First HR Job • Network with Professionals – Now that you’ve expanded your professional network via your professors, mentors, internships, and SHRM chapter, utilize those connections as your best referral sources for job leads and recommendations. • Research Before Your Job Interviews – Show that you’ve done your homework by researching the company thoroughly online prior to your interview and reference the SHRM Competency Model when describing why the job is a good fit for you. ©SHRM 2017

Looking for a Job? 12 SHRM Student Membership Benefits • Search for HR job openings • Manage your applications and resumes • Sign up for personalized e-mail alerts • Jobs. shrm. org ©SHRM 2017

13 Get Ready to Advance Your Career • Leverage SHRM Membership – Utilize the plethora of SHRM resources to include briefs on new legislation, sample policies/toolkits, conferences, and professional development opportunities to further your knowledge and skills. • Use the SHRM Competency Model – This is your roadmap to SHRM Certification and career advancement. More on that later! ©SHRM 2017

SHRM Foundation Student Scholarships 14 SHRM Student Membership Benefits Awarded more than $37, 000 in student scholarships in 2016! www. shrm. org/about/foundation/scholarships ©SHRM 2017

Panel of HR Experts Said… 15 In a recent panel discussion at a SHRM State Conference, a group of six HR professionals shared with students what they seek in entrylevel HR professionals and recent grads ©SHRM 2017

Panel of HR Experts Said… 16 Overall, they named KSAOs that you would find common: • • Have a zeal and passion for HR Possess a go-getter attitude Show up on time; be dependable Be willing to change and learn Value the time of interviewers Take initiative – don’t wait to be told what to do or how to do it Get 1 -3 years of experience in HR prior to graduation through internships Earn SHRM Certification and/or take the SHRM Assurance of Learning Exam But they also named the skills and behaviors that are in line with SHRM’s Competency Model ©SHRM 2017

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SHRM Student Membership 18 Key to Your HR Career An important first step in starting your HR career! Annual Student Membership Dues: $40 To join, or for more information, visit: www. shrm. org/join ©SHRM 2017

Membership Conversion Offer 19 Key to Your HR Career Graduating students will want to convert their membership status to a professional membership to continue to receive all the benefits, plus access to additional resources. Receive a discounted rate of $90 for 2 years before paying the full professional rate of $190! Details sent to student members based on the graduation date provided in their member record. shrm. org/gopro ©SHRM 2017

Online Resources 20 SHRM Student Membership Benefits • Series of articles/videos from upstart. HR / Ben Eubanks: • http: //upstarthr. com/how-to-get-into-human-resources/ – – – – How to get into HR Relating real-world work to HR Improving your HR education (mostly for free) How to position yourself for success Things to remember for your first HR job Comments from the experts Additional resources • HRYP Series-What you need to know • How to establish credibility • How to find or create meaningful work Read the whole thing! Watch the videos! Excellent resource! ©SHRM 2017

Closing Thoughts 21 SHRM Student Membership Benefits • Network NOW for jobs before graduation – don’t wait until graduation time or your last semester. • Even if you have to live on peanut butter sandwiches, ride the bus, or live at home, do internships. • Manage your expectations. Some graduates balk at the type of work they’re expected to do when they start out. Don’t expect $50, 000 because you have a degree. Most entry-level HR jobs pay in the low $30 s or less. Be willing to work your way up and pay your dues. • Earn your certification or sit for the Assurance of Learning. GOOD LUCK! ©SHRM 2017

Questions? Phyllis Shurn-Hannah, SHRM-SCP Field Services Director Phannah@shrm. org 703 -535 -6293 ©SHRM 2017

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Presentation of the Chapter to the Chapter President and Advisor Caroline Loftin- Director of Operations

Introduction and Installation of Chapter Officers- Presented by our Advisor, Professor Antone Aboud Our Executive Board Members are as follow: President: Chantille Reppert Vice-President: Janette Hunt Director of Operations: Caroline Loftin Director of Finance: Jaclyn Sukich Director of IT: Melissa Vasquez Director of Communication: Gena Axtell Director of Events: Sarah Benedetto Director of Student Relations: Laures Stiles Director of Merit Awards: Randy May

Introduction and Installation of Chapter Officers- Presented by our Advisor, Professor Antone Aboud In the presence of honored guests (repeat) And the members here assembled (repeat) I do solemnly promise and pledge (repeat) To faithfully execute the duties of my elected office (repeat) On behalf of this SHRM student chapter (repeat) To the best of my knowledge and ability, (repeat) To commit myself to the Society's Code of Ethics (repeat) And to further the goals and objectives (repeat) Of this organization. (repeat) On behalf of the Society for Human Resource Management, I hereby install each of you as officers and directors of the Virtual Chapter of SHRM at Penn State University.

Thank you for all who helped with this Ceremony and all who could attend! Presented by Janette Hunt- Vice-President