First Impressions: Ewelina Gadek

First Impressions: Ewelina Gadek 

Ewelina Gadek, Junior Business Management major, is an AU superstar! In addition to being in the Honors College, she is on the Dean’s List, has a Presidential Scholarship, and a Recognition Award Scholarship. Just wait, it gets better. Ms. Gadek is Vice President of Public Relations for Delta Delta Delta, Vice President of Earle Hall Council through the Resident Student Association, a Peer Assistant Leader for the Division of Student Affairs, Public Relations "Point Person" for the Student Activities Board, and Talent Show Committee Member for C.A.L.I.B.E.R. Yeah … I know! Oh and before I forget, she is trilingual. Try not to feel too badly about yourselves.

Similar to Ms. Sedlak, Ewelina obtained a job on campus by attending the Center for Career Development’s annual Welcome Back Block Party. She is now an Admissions Ambassador in the Office of Admissions, leading campus tours and representing AU at various events. Below is an interview with Ms. Gadek that sheds insight into her experience as an on-campus employee and how it has positively affected her professional development. Take notes, folks!

INTERVIEWER: What impact does or did your campus job have on your experience as a student? Did it help you get involved, or to feel more included in campus life?  

Gadek: While having a campus job may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about getting involved, it is certainly an excellent stepping-stone. Once I was hired at the Center for Recreation and Sports, I gained communication skills that helped me become a peer assistant leader at Adelphi, which in turn led to my second job in the Office of Business Affairs. Any position on campus helps you feel like you’re a part of the community. There is a sense of belonging.

INTERVIEWER: Did/Does your job relate to your anticipated career and, if so, how has that on-the-job insight helped you learn and gain experience for job prospects after graduation?  

GADEK: My current on-campus jobs do not directly relate to the field I am interested in though they both provided me with résumé experience for future opportunities. I believe that every job is an opportunity to learn new things. Through my positions on campus, I have been able to gain valuable skill sets that aided my entry into the Jaggar Community Fellows Program and subsequent internship with New York Cares, which is directly related to my dream—working in development for a nonprofit organization.

INTERVIEWER: Would you recommend a campus job to other students? Why or why not?

  

GADEK: I would absolutely recommend a campus job to other students, especially residents. Not only is it close and convenient, it exposes you to new individuals on campus, which is one of the most important aspects of getting involved.

This year’s Welcome Back Block Party took place yesterday and boy was it a hit! For those of you who braved the stormy weather and attended, we hope you found what you were looking for and seized every relevant opportunity. Don’t forget to follow-up with employers and maintain your connections! For those of you who were unable to attend, below is a link including some of the employers who were looking to hire our students; you’ll want to see this. To inquire about positions that may still be available, check out handshake.

http://career-center.adelphi.edu/newsevent/welcome-back-block-party/

I encourage you to make this semester count and apply for various positions that will aid in making your dreams come true! We cannot wait to hear your success stories!