and promote inclusiveness. mployees at American vol- e to projects ranging from nd the corner to around the y of which benefit minority any given month, Ameri- oyees may be involved in ouses supporting Habit for rebuilding an AIDS orphan- obi, Kenya, or participating mission to Haiti. n Airlines is also a major to Airline Ambassadors
al, a non-profit organization es humanitarian aid to chil- amilies in need as well as development to under-privi- munities worldwide. ees have also helped raise UNICEF and Red Cross saster Relief Funds and par- Susan G. Komen® Race
Never discount the value of the smallest networking connection.
Your hair dresser could help you
land your next job…even your old football coach. You’ll really want to network consistently and reach out to the biggest possible audience.
for the Cure events around the country. In 2008, American Airlines announced an expanded relationship and the air- line’s new role as Komen for the Cure’s inaugural Lifetime Promise Partner. American pledged to raise $8 million and is the first funder of Komen’s new category of grants, Promise Grants. The first American grant is funding a five-year study of inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) at The University of Texas M. D. Ander- son Cancer Center.
Find jobs that need to be filled, and fill them. You’ll broaden your skill set, but
Suppliers American Airlines’ Supplier Diversi-
most importantly, you’ll join the pro- fessional world, which will bring you one step closer to finding career satis- faction.
Think broadly, but honestly about your skills. Perhaps your artistic talent could
help local small businesses with their advertising. Maybe your online savvy could be used in the marketing depart- ment of a small company. You want to think creatively, but realistically about what makes you desirable as a job can- didate and where you might fit.
ty Program was designed to bring the added value of diversity to its purchas- ing process by proactively seeking minority- and women-owned enterpris- es (M/WBEs) and providing the oppor- tunity to participate as potential suppli-
Consider job openings that fit your skills but may not require your exact major or resemble the career you pictured for yourself.
Strong communications skills may
prepare you for customer service posi- tions, and your budgeting or attentive- ness to detail could qualify you to be a compliance officer or research ana- lyst. Experience with cash transactions could qualify you for retail manage- ment, and your skills with non-profit organizations might make you an ex- cellent executive administrator.
Gain experience in your desired field. Consider an internship, part-time
or even volunteer work in your field. You’ll gain insight and contacts, but most importantly, you’ll get your foot in the door.
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