The school year is starting to close - this is the perfect opportunity to highlight Collegiate Women in Business graduating senior leadership. In this article, I interviewed five leadership team members and asked them about future plans, advice for younger members, and favorite memories from Virginia Tech and CWIB. Sraavani Jayanti-Co -Chief Operations Officer Sraavani is the Co-Chief Operations officer who is graduating with a degree in Business Information Technology and a

Personality tests have become all the rage recently, especially for work purposes. Evaluating how you would respond in various situations can help employers and yourself be more aware of your abilities. In this article, I will share various types of personality tests used by professionals, explain their purpose, and how they help evaluate strengths and weaknesses. One of the most popular personality tests used in the hiring process is the Myers-Briggs type indicator. This tes

With the spring semester coming to a close, there’s a lot on all of our minds. However, it is important to note that it is not so much about the grade you receive in a class, but rather, the continued growth and development you gain from learning. Keep reading to find more ways than college classes to boost your resume (and your mind!). 1. LinkedIn Learning LinkedIn Learning is always a great place to start with their variety of courses in several different categories. The

Time management is an essential skill to have in any stage of life. Having good time management skills helps you achieve your goals faster, helps prioritize your work, prevents procrastination, and reduces stress overall. Here are 5 things you can do l to help you manage your time effectively. 1. Make a To-Do List Putting everything on paper gives you a clear idea of what has to get done so you don’t waste time thinking about what to do next. You save so much more time writin

Being a student can be challenging on its own, but even more so when you take on the task of also running your own business. Annie Hunter, a sophomore at Virginia Tech majoring in marketing, excels not only in the classroom but also in running her own small business, Beaded Works Studio. Hunter began creating beaded necklaces and jewelry as a hobby during the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020. She shared her work with her friends and family, who began to ask if she could make jewe

Throughout the pandemic, many people in the professional world had to adapt to online collaboration and networking. Now, as lockdowns are being lifted, many of those people are adjusting to the switch back to in-person events. However, for a new generation of young professionals, this is the first time we have experienced in-person networking. Keep reading for some tips on how to approach these opportunities. 1. Do Some Research Before Often, before attending networking event