I think planning a conversation in advance is good in order
to have a general idea of what the dialogue will be about. However, I do think
that when the real conversation takes place, it ends up taking a different
course. We may be following the general theme of what I had planned (such as
professional development or favorite restaurants in Ann Arbor), but the way the
conversation plays out is completely spontaneous. I think that is the best way
to facilitate dialogue – to let things rolling among the participants in order
to allow for more creativity and different ways of thought.
By getting to know my participants better and observing them
closely, I have been focusing our discussions on what will benefit them the
most and how I can maximize their time wisely. I have four consistently active
participants who are most interested in recruiting and finding an internship. I
have been advising them on resume and cover letter help as well as interview
tips and how to generally go about the recruiting process. By bringing in my
experience from the business school and recruiting knowledge, I have been
trying to advise them on what to do and what not to do. It seems to be working
effectively. I even send them additional resources outside of class.
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