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Bronco Spotlight: Rachel Wood
Career and Student Employment Services
I create and deliver workshops on relevant career development topics, and serve on committees across campus that aim to continuously improve our programs and services. I manage our job search and networking tech platforms and also administer the College's First Destination Survey.v What is the most rewarding and the most challenging part of your job? The most rewarding parts of my job include meeting with and seeing growth in my students, and seeing programs and annual events grow in their scope and success.
https://wmich.edu/career/rachelwood
Bronco Spotlight: Melanie Hight
Career and Student Employment Services
I am constantly learning and studying new concepts to improve as an instructor, while upholding the standards and values of Cirrus Aircraft, of which OpenAir is a Platinum Certified Training Center (CTC). What is the most rewarding and the most challenging part of your job? The most rewarding aspect of my job has a lot to do with the individuals I have had the opportunity to work with. The students I teach are from all different walks of life- and have amazing stories to tell, who have experienced incredible things.
https://wmich.edu/career/melaniehight
Bronco Spotlight: Lexus Ramsey
Career and Student Employment Services
I also capture and communicate customer, associate, and competitive insights. What is the most rewarding and the most challenging part of your job? The most rewarding things about my job is providing professional selling and product training to sales associates. Most of the people I interact with are commission sales professionals, so not only do I effect my companies’ profits, I help others increase their sales numbers, and improve their livelihood.
https://wmich.edu/career/lexusramsey
Bronco Spotlight: John Proulx
Career and Student Employment Services
What is the most rewarding and the most challenging part of your job? The most rewarding part of the job is seeing the light click when students grasp a concept I am teaching. I also enjoy exposing the students to music they are not familiar with. The most challenging part of the job is jumping into new environments at different schools and needing to learn their procedures quickly.
https://wmich.edu/career/johnproulx
Bronco Spotlight: Trista Straube
Career and Student Employment Services
I teach students ranging from advanced literature to special education daily. My job is one of the most heart-warming and exciting jobs I have ever had and I’m grateful to be able to touch so many lives in my occupation. What is the most rewarding and the most challenging part of your job? The most rewarding part of my job is being a stable, trustworthy person for my students.
https://wmich.edu/career/tristastraube
Bronco Spotlight: James Reif
Career and Student Employment Services
I handle applications and accreditations with the FAA, and make sure our students stay on track throughout their training. What is the most rewarding and the most challenging part of your job? The most rewarding part of my job is helping people achieve their goals, and witnessing the joy that aviation has to bring to everyone. The most challenging part is finding enough time in the day to get everything done!
https://wmich.edu/career/jamesreif
Writing a Strong Cover Letter
Career and Student Employment Services
Cover letter content Introductory paragraph Catch the employer’s attention quickly by leading with a strong statement. Clearly express why you are writing. State how you learned of the organization and job opening. Express your interest in the organization and job. Identify any connection(s) you have with the organization. Middle (1-3 paragraphs) Expand on the information in your resume.
https://wmich.edu/career/coverletter
Bronco Spotlight: Whitney Newberry
Career and Student Employment Services
I also work as an adjunct professor of Geology and Environmental Science courses. This job involves the creation of class lectures, quizzes, exams, and labs, including several student field trips. I also grade the quizzes, labs, and exams. What is the most rewarding and the most challenging part of your job? I have found the most challenging part of community planning to occur when I have to write a report where there is not a clear right or wrong answer.
https://wmich.edu/career/whitneynewberry
Bronco Spotlight: A'miya Ezell-Taylor
Career and Student Employment Services
What is the most rewarding and the most challenging part of your job? The most rewarding part of my job is finding housing for those individuals and families who have been homeless. I love seeing their faces when they are given keys to their own home. My job is no easy task, but every aspect of it is rewarding. I am housing those who have been homeless for years, reuniting families and helping community members build stable foundations.
https://wmich.edu/career/amiyaezelltaylor
Bronco Spotlight: Sukrut Bhandare
Career and Student Employment Services
What is the most rewarding and the most challenging part of your job? Learning how to manage time and expectations of both colleagues and clients, facing new challenges on a daily basis and developing technical skills - these are some particularly challenging aspects of my job! I identify the most expensive areas of company's product, which stimulates ideas for design changes and design alternatives.
https://wmich.edu/career/sukrutbhandare