{"id":5809,"date":"2012-08-07T18:01:19","date_gmt":"2012-08-07T18:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/?p=5809"},"modified":"2020-06-24T15:15:41","modified_gmt":"2020-06-24T15:15:41","slug":"the-beehive-8912","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thebeehive.molloyhs.org\/?p=5809","title":{"rendered":"The Beehive – 8\/9\/12"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Join Molloy on LinkedIn<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Over the past several months, the Stanner Alumni Center has witnessed a transformation within Molloy\u2019s LinkedIn<\/a> community. In only two short years, Molloy\u2019s alumni network via LinkedIn has more than doubled as of August 2012. Alumni representing law, business, finance, education, healthcare, media and entertainment amongst other careers are communicating with one another daily using Molloy\u2019s LinkedIn networking groups. For those that don\u2019t know, LinkedIn is a popular and free of charge social media website geared toward the working professional. Since 2003, millions of individuals across the globe have utilized LinkedIn in acquiring education or career advice, posting or seeking jobs, and building their professional networks by adding \u201cconnections,\u201d or colleagues, friends and former classmates in the professional landscape they may know. Users are also open to link with individuals working in similar careers that they may know only through their existing connections, and therein lies the power of professional networking \u2013 sometimes the secret to finding the perfect job is all about who you know. Building one\u2019s professional network is a huge factor in today\u2019s extremely competitive job market, and by participating in Molloy\u2019s alumni network using LinkedIn, Stanners have a convenient and friendly venue to help one another along the road to success.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Currently on LinkedIn, Molloy offers a central group for all alumni as well as several important sub-groups (pictured left) representing specific alumni networks. Several networks, including our lawyers, badges, and Stanner women, have already been huge successes, having all launched numerous events in the past year. The Stanner Alumni Center plans to grow these and other professional networks even further, but we can\u2019t do it without you. If you are a working professional and are interested in connecting with other Molloy alumni, LinkedIn is a great place to start. This is also an excellent opportunity for our recent graduates to begin establishing their professional identities. It is never too early to begin working on your resume, and LinkedIn seamlessly encourages you to do just that. Each member profile acts as a resume, promoting a user\u2019s work experience, accomplishments, awards, and educational background. Even if you only graduated this past June, now is the perfect time to begin this process. Click here<\/a> to visit Molloy\u2019s LinkedIn group, or click here to sign up on site<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Molloy Women’s Alumni Happy Hour<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>As referenced in the above article, an important aspect of the alumni networks here at Molloy is the events they create \u2013 all of which help bring Stanners together. Sometimes simply meeting up with other alums after work for a drink is all it takes to rekindle old friendships, make new ones, or expand your professional network. With these points in mind, members of the Molloy Women\u2019s Alumni Network committee mobilized this summer to host a Happy Hour event for their fellow Stanner women at The Stumble Inn on the upper west side of Manhattan. Those in attendance reminisced a bit about the \u201cgood old days\u201d at Molloy, but also talked about their current work in industries including finance, business, healthcare, and more. The trailblazers for a school that only educated men for over 100 years, our Stanner women are succeeding in all areas of the professional world \u2013 and they are representing their alma mater in astounding ways every day. Taking advantage of the Women\u2019s Alumni Network, as well as those dedicated to specific industries, is important in not only building contacts, but setting an example for future graduates who will look to make their own mark on the professional landscape. We thank all those that came out to the event last week, and encourage others to keep reading the Beehive for more information on more events hosted by our Molloy Women\u2019s Alumni Network.<\/p>\n

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3 Weeks Left to Participate in the $50,000 Challenge<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>In June, a $50,000 challenge was proposed to Stanners by an anonymous benefactor who plans to match any gift made to the Fund For Molloy 2:1 through August 31st. The challenge presented a wonderful opportunity for Archbishop Molloy High School and its students, and sensing the urgency of this request, Stanners have responded in a big way once again. The challenge has already helped push the Fund For Molloy to over $325,000 raised for the 2011\/12 fiscal year thanks to nearly 1,000 total gifts. As such, we have almost reached our goal of $350,000. Everyone at Molloy is truly grateful to all those that have made a gift to date. Your generous support offers the necessary resources to:<\/p>\n