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SUMMER newsletterJUNE 2013

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Winning Presentation Tips....... Page 2 Student Spotlight..... Page 2 Success is not final, failure is NetWork = NetWorth!....... Page 3 not fatal: it is the courage to Company of the Quarter.................Page 3 continue that counts. Networking Events... ...Page 4 2013/2014 Calendar of Events..Page 5 Winston Churchill Mission/Vision/Contact Info.Page 6

Inside this issue:

HR Quote of the Quarter

You may have to study but that doesnt mean you cant enjoy the sun!

reak out the swimwear! Summer is here! Its time to close those books and take a break! We know you work hard but sometimes a little break is much needed. So we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy this Summer. We want to make it a memorable one so we have included in this issue a lot of In the Community events you can attend to become more familiar with like-minded professionals and students in your neighborhood. We expect to see you at these events, so get up, get out there, mingle and have a great time! Before you know it, a new semester will start. See you soon!!
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Dont Fear-Score Big on your Presentation!

N S U - S H R M QU A RT E R LY

1.Fifteen minutes or less 2.No more than 10 slides. 3.Everyone has to speak 4.Cover all relevant topics from this semester. Yes, it all sounds so familiar doesnt it? Those dreadful presentations! We all have to do them and we all race to the wire to finish, and then..how did I do? Dont fear my fellow students! I have put together a few tips to help you through your presentation dilemmas. Before I spill the goods, there are a few things you should know and appreciate about presentations. For starters, presentations do actually prepare you for the future. Though it may appear otherwise, presentations are not some huge scheme to see how unprepared you are nor are they some test to see how much you will buckle under the pressure. Presentations amongst your peers are actually an essential learning tool to help you to land that deal in the boardroom. Im sure you have heard of the saying presentation is everything. Well, it is true! How you present yourself, your plan, idea, or recommendations are telling to how much time and commitment you have invested into whatever it is you are trying to sell to the listening ear and the watchful eye. Yes, it may be intimidating to get up in front of a room of people and talk about something you may or may not be interested in, but you will get great results if you put in the time and commit yourself to the outcome. Dont forget, your image is on the line! Every moment counts. Take note of these tips and you will be on your way to an A: Tip 1: Be convincing! Really invest your time and believe in whatever you are saying. Ask yourself, are you convinced that what you are presenting is worth the time? If you are not excited about what you need to share, why should your audience be? Tip 2: Rehearse with a friend or classmate. Rehearsing your presentation allows you the opportunity to time yourself and/or make necessary changes. Tip 3: Know your work! If you are presenting to someone who is well knowledgeable in the area you are discussing, you had better know the right terminologies, the facts vs. the hypothesis, and the realistic outcomes. If your computer shut down, would you be able to carry on the presentation and relay the same information without a hitch? Tip 4: Record yourself. How we sound in our head is never the way we sound to our audience. Set up a tape recorder and play it back. I learned in high school that I said um a lot while I was presenting. Recording yourself allows you to catch those little nuances and be mindful while you are presenting. Tip 5: Involve your audience. Ask your audience rhetorical questions. Show them you can relate to them. Bring them into the conversation. A lot of presenters are so busy getting their message out that they forget to interact with their audience. Slow down, pace yourself, and get back to basics. I hope these tips are helpful to you. Remember, people will not buy into anything you are offering if they are not convinced you would buy into it too.
-Mary V. Davids, Editor in Chief

This quarter we are recognizing April Dunham. April saw one of our postings regarding an HR Internship via our twitter account (@nsushrm) and decided to apply. She took initiative and sent in her rsum. Approximately 2 weeks later, the recruiter contacted April to set up a telephonic interview. April was offered and accepted the internship position. April diligently worked as an intern for 5 months before she was promoted to a permanent associate as an HR Assistant. April is currently enrolled at NSU while working towards her Masters Degree in HR. We are so proud of you April and wish you well on your career path! 2

NETWORK = NETWORTH!
How many times have we heard: Its not what you know, its who you know.? I believe that it is all about who you know, but it is also about what you know. What you know will be the reason you stay in that position and keep growing. Who you know may be the reason you get the position in the first place. Your networking connections are often the reason an employer takes a chance on you. You may be one of 100 applicants, but your relationship with someone that knows the Hiring Manager may be the very reason your application is put to the top of the stack. This is why it is vitally important to make sure you are always aware of your surroundings when in open discussion with other professionals. As I have said before, people are always watching and listening. Because you don't know everyone that is around you, is all the more reason you should be careful to not speak ill of others. Many people just starting out in their career path are always unsure of how to start networking with people in their profession. Its simple! Here are a few steps to help you: 1. Connect with professional/local groups within the community via LinkedIn and appear at some of their events. If you dont have a LinkedIn account...GET ONE NOW! 2. Show up to the next event and bring a friend if you can. Its very difficult to go to a new place not knowing anyone and just start mingling. It can be intimidating. Dont worry! You can do this. Just think of it this way, your future is on the line. 3. How do you break the ice? Most of these meetings are about networking, so its not unusual to enter into a conversation and introduce yourself or just listen to what is being said and jump in if you have something valuable to add. Now, be sure to use wisdom when interjecting. If you are not confident about what you are about to say, the best thing to do is stay silent! There may be follow up questions from the group and you dont want to look clueless. Always bring a business card with you and exchange cards before you finish your conversation. 4. Stay connected! After the event, be sure to go through your cards and connect with each person through LinkedIn or facebook. If there is someone you feel you had a great connection with, send them a note via the social networking site or via email to let them know it was a pleasure meeting them and you hope to stay connected in the future. Stay in touch with them in an effort to build a great professional relationship and keep in mind that just knowing the person may be all you need to get to that next level. Now, you are ready to go! Now head over to our In the community events on Page 4. See you there! -Mary V. Davids, Editor in Chief

Company of the Quarter

The National Association for African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR) South Florida Chapter is a 501 C 3 Certified Non-Profit organization that values the many talents and abilities of its members. The organization seeks to foster an open, cooperative and dynamic environment where professional development, personal growth and leadership potential can thrive. NAAAHR South Florida Chapter offers quarterly events at locations across South Florida. These events include partnerships with local and national organizations to increase the presence and leadership ability in minority talent at all levels, across all industries, both nationally and globally. Being affiliated with a National organization such as NAAAHR South Florida will not only show prospective employers that you are involved in the HR industry by being affiliated with a National Organization, it will also help you to network with other professionals in the industry as well. Become a member today! Student Membership is available at a discounted rate. See their upcoming events on Page 4.
@naaahrsofla

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IN THE COMMUNITY EVENTS! GET UP, GET OUT AND START NETWORKING!
South Florida's Black Professionals Network Monthly Mixer
Every 4th Friday from 4 to 8pm South Florida's (SFBP) invites you to: Black Professionals HR N Action Lunch Series
Speaker: Dr. Nathan Charles Topic: Measuring HR Capital Where: Nova Southeastern

NAAAHR South Florida Chapter

Strategic Career Development Workshop Speaker: Tanya Ragbeer, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP Certified Professional Life Coach, NLP Master Practitioner Topic: How to Strategically Plan your Career When: Tuesday, July 9th 6-8pm Where: Nova Southeastern University Carl Desantis Bldg. Board of Governors Conference Room 5th Floor 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida 33314 Pre-Register today at: www.naaahrsofla.org PRE-Registration NAAAHR Members $15 PRE-Registration Non-NAAAHR Members $25 At the Door: NAAAHR Members: $20 Non-NAAAHR Members $30

Connect, Collaborate and Engage at Fort When: Saturday, July 20th 12-1pm Lauderdale's Premier Waterfront Restaurant Bimini Boatyard Bar & Grill!
Visit their website www.biminiboatyard.com/

Carl Desantis Bldg. 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida 33314 Light refreshments will be served

Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center 1950 EISENHOWER BOULEVARD FORT LAUDERDALE Third Floor www.biztobiznetworking.com/expo.htm When: Thursday, July 18th Career EXPO 11am - 2pm Summer Business Expo 3:00pm - 8:00pm Register Here

Register via email to: nsushrm@gmail.com

**Free event**

Bring a friend!

Free HR Tech Event at Nova Southeastern University What: Scalable HR Enterprise System Implementations When: Thursday, Jul 25 9:00a Where: Nova Southeastern University's Knight Auditorium Carl DeSantis Building Davie, FL Read more here:

3rd Annual South Florida Business & Leadership Conference Presented by:

Jim Moran Institute

for Global Entrepreneurship
$25 for early registration, $40 at the door When: Saturday, June 29, 2013 11:00 am - 06:00 pm Where: Urban League of Broward County 560 NW 27th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 For more information: Click Here

NSU SHRM 2013-2014

June 15, 2013 HR in Action Speakers N Lunch Series Speaker: Robert Keever , Career Advisor at NSU HR in Action Speakers N Lunch Series Speaker: Dr. Nathan Charles Measuring Human Resource Capital HR in Action Speakers N Lunch Series August 3, 2013 Speaker: Anne Morrissey Professional Dress code: Improving your image to land the career of August 19-21, 2013 September 25, 2013 HR Florida State Conference Mandatory Board of Directors Meeting HR in Action Speakers N Lunch Series October 5, 2013 Speaker: Shirley Toliver, MSHRM PHR Diversity and the Workforce of Today and Tomorrow October 25, 2013 HRABC Annual Conference HR in Action Speaker N Lunch Series October 19, 2013 Speaker: Judge Ilona Holmes Current Law and Ethics regarding Human Resources HR in Action Speakers N Lunch Series November 2, 2013 Speaker: Freda Merriman Topic: Demystifying Open Enrollment November 16, 2013 NSU SHRM Game Night at Sparez Bowling Alley NSU SHRM December 7, 2013 End of Year Chapter Meeting Speaker: Jim Gallo Topic: Preparing for the SHRM Exam December 14, 2013 Sonrise Missions Community Outreach NSU SHRM 2014 Kick Off Event Speaker: Preston Jones Topic: Kick it up for 2014 HR in Action Speakers N Lunch Series Speaker: Dr. Noiam Parker Topic: Diversity and Culture NSU SHRM Networking Event Featuring Recruiter: Jimmy Tam HR in Action Speakers N Lunch Series Speaker: Dr. Robert Preziosi Topic: Leadership is the Road HR in Action Speakers N Lunch Series Speaker: Janell Rodriguez-Paxchey, PHR Topic: Immigration Reform HR in Action Speakers N Lunch Series Speaker: Kristy Konopka, PHR Topic: The Rules of FMLA Community Outreach "Keep Port Everglades Shipshape" painting event HR in Action Speakers N Lunch Series Speaker: Amy Liebenson 10am-1pm 2080 NW 22nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 Carl DeSantis Room TBA 12pm-1pm Carl DeSantis Room TBA 5:30pm8:30 pm Sparez Bowling Alley 5325 South University Drive Davie, 12pm-1pm Carl DeSantis Room TBA 12pm-1pm Carl DeSantis Room TBA 7am-6pm Broward Convention Center 12pm-1pm Carl DeSantis Room TBA N/A 7pm-8pm Orlando, FL Carl DeSantis Room TBA 12pm-1pm Carl DeSantis Room TBA 12pm-1pm Carl DeSantis Room TBA

July 20, 2013

12pm-1pm

Carl DeSantis Room TBA

January 11, 2014

12pm-1pm

February 1, 2014

12pm-1pm

Carl DeSantis Room TBA

February 19, 2014

6pm to 9pm

Hard Rock Cafe

March 8, 2014

12pm-1pm

Carl DeSantis Room TBA

April 12, 2014

12pm-1pm

Carl DeSantis Room TBA

May 10, 2014

12pm-1pm

Carl DeSantis Room TBA

May 2014 June 14, 2014

11am-2pm 12pm-1pm

Port Everglades Carl DeSantis Room TBA

Mission and Vision Statement

The Nova Southeastern University Society for Human Resource Management (NSUSHRM) Student Chapter seeks to provide resources, support, guidance and opportunities both academically and professionally for students seeking a career in human resource management and/or general management. Our Vision is to: Keep students informed with the evolving field of Human Resource Management. Provide high-quality, dynamic and responsive programs with centered in human resource management Be the voice of human resource students. To facilitate the development and guide the direction of the human resource understanding. To establish, monitor and update students on the standards for the profession. Provide learning opportunities through interaction with Human Resource practitioners. Promote the development of students for the future. Encourage adherence to the Code of Ethics of the Society for Human Resource Management.

2013-2014 NSU SHRM BOARD

Board Members Sylvia Appolon Sophia Allen-Hendricks Freda Merriman Joanne Quinones Kyle May Sandra Portillo April Dunham Rodica Charles Advisory Board Alumni Dawn Brereton Diannette Rivera Mary Davids Faculty Advisor Dr. Eleanor Marschke Email Address sa817@nova.edu nellas73@gmail.com
fredamerriman@hotmail.com

qjoanne@nova.edu mkyle@nova.edu sp1037@nova.edu ad1231@nova.edu rc1321@nova.edu

Contact Number 954-643-5473 954-536-5988 954-559-6170 305-796-5085 561-818-0680 954-303-5547 843-540-0424 954-249-5762

dawn.brereton@gmail.com dr804@nova.edu marydavids@comcast.net

305-870-2410 305-904-7175 954-461-9745

marschke@nova.edu

954-818-2289