2:00 – We started the zoom with ESU alumni, Valentina Caval.

• She graduated in 2014 from East Stroudsburg University
• She worked in the University Relations after graduating at ESU
• Then went on to study at Columbia for production and film
• Was hired by HBO where she was the Sports Associate producer
• She then was hired by Yahoo Finance where she managed and ran 4 hours of financial news. (9 am – 1 pm.)

Some questions and answers:

• What helped you? What reccomendations do you have for students?
• – PRSSA and the Stroud Courrier helped me gain the confidence you need for a real job.

Is graduate school necessary?

• Graduate school is necessary if you want help in a specific skill

What do you believe is important to include on Linkedn?

• Just make sure it is always up to date

What do you believe are successful traits in interns?

• Being confident
• Talking in meetings

2:50 pm – Meeting was adjourned.