Business Students Gain Career Insight from Alumni

Alumni Jeff Miltzow ’07 and Ryan Wories ’09 shared their career journeys with students on February 16, as part of a business department presentation on the topic of vocation.

Dr. Lynn White, professor of business, interviewed Miltzow and Wories, who majored in accounting and marketing, respectively, at Trinity. The two alumni communicated a similar message: Be flexible.

Miltzow advised being willing to switch roles. He said “don’t hold out for the perfect job” since it is possible to learn something from every experience.

Similarly, Wories emphasized the importance of keeping an open mind when job searching and taking opportunities even when they may seem to veer from an intended career path.

Dr. Rick Hamilton, professor of business, said it was valuable for his students to hear that they need to be flexible as they enter and progress in their careers.

Miltzow and Wories also expressed an appreciation for their liberal arts background, something they said employers value. Both said Trinity provided them with a strong liberal arts foundation, as well as a comprehensive study in their chosen major.  They also advised students to talk with potential employers about their involvement in clubs, organizations, and leadership roles. 

White said it was important for her students to hear about how the wide range of skills often required by employers.

“Both speakers shared how multiple aspects of their Trinity education have worked together as their careers progress,” White said. “They continually find themselves drawing on a broad set of business and other skills.”