At Golden Key, we invite the top-performing 15% of sophomores through graduate students at universities to join the Society. Have you heard about our honorary members? We, as well as our chapter members, enjoy electing notable and impactful leaders on campus and in the community […]
Patrick McCauley is one of the winners of Golden Key’s 2016 Graduate Scholar Award (US$10,000). He graduated from James Madison University in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in physics and is now studying solar storms as a PhD student at the University of Sydney. Before moving […]
“Top Employers Say Millennials Need these 4 Skills in 2017,” an article Caroline Beaton wrote for Forbes on January 6, 2017, explores the most important traits that hiring companies are looking for today. Ms. Beaton doesn’t say it in her article, but if you are a Golden Key member, you are already cultivating the skills she describes.
Employers are Looking for More than Just a College Education
Ms. Beaton writes that employers are looking for employees who have done more than just complete college courses. They want employees who have demonstrated curiosity and commitment to outside projects. Golden Key’s foreign study programs, social outreach, and other activities show potential employers that you are the kind of candidate they are looking for.
Agility
Proven skills are important to employers. Yet in a world where technology is evolving quickly, they are also looking for employees who can adapt, learn, and adjust quickly. The range of your activities in Golden Key (such as doing research at several universities and studying in other countries) demonstrates just that kind of flexibility and adaptability.
Attention, Concentration and Follow-Through
Ms. Beaton writes that many companies are having a difficult time finding candidates who can complete projects from beginning to end. But actively involved Golden Key members, who are academic achievers, shouldn’t have a hard time convincing prospective employers that they possess this needed skill. Participation in Golden Key’s community and social outreach projects can do even more to demonstrate those skills.
Humility
Ms. Beaton summarizes this trait as, “not taking yourself too seriously.” Many of the core experiences you have had through Golden Key – meeting and interacting with people from other countries and cultures, for example, and engaging in charitable work – demonstrate that you have this trait.
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Today, we’re excited to display the recipients of the fall 2016 Golden Key headquarters awards. The winners of the Fall 2016 scholarships, in no particular order, are: Golden Key Joan Nelson Study Abroad Award ($5,000.00) Carly Hand, State University of New York at Fredonia […]
We are excited to announce that Sant’Anna Institute is providing up to $350,000 in scholarships for Golden Key members who wish to study at the Sant’Anna Institute in Sorrento Italy. The Professor Jeff Johnston Study Abroad Scholarship will be made available to Golden Key members who […]
On Thursday March 30th, 2017, Carleton University’s Golden Key Chapter hosted their first annual New Member Recognition Event. At 7:30pm over 200 students, along with their family and friends arrived at the Carleton University’s Bell Theatre. The Chapter was fortunate enough to have the company of Ian Sankey, Director of Golden Key Canada, Mark Herndon, the Director of Golden Key International, and Brad Rainey, the Executive Director of Golden Key. The two hour ceremony began with a warm welcoming of the inaugural class by Madeline Tater, the President of Carleton’s Golden Key Chapter. “It has been incredible to have played such an active role in building Golden Key’s foundation here at Carleton. In just a few short weeks, we have gone from a Society of 5 students to one of 395,” says Madeline. Brad Rainey formally presented the charter certificate. It was an honour for each member of the chapter’s executive team to be introduced and presented with their Golden Key pin from their Chapter Advisor, Provost Peter Ricketts. Inspired by this exciting congregation of students, Dr. Roseann O’Reilly Runte, the President of Carleton University, shared, “Let me say how proud I am of those who have organized the event and those who have stepped up and said yes! I support excellence, I support leadership, I support community services, and I want to be a better citizen of the world!”
Following the introduction of the executive team, the Chapter was pleased to induct their first ever Honourary Members. Each Honourary Member was given a certificate of Honourary Membership and Golden Key pin in recognition of their demonstration of one or more of the three pillars of the society: Academics, Leadership, and Service. The following five outstanding individuals were recognized: Komal Minhas, producer and distributor of Dream Girl, Jennifer Stewart, the President of Syntax Strategic, Jay Nordenstrom, the Executive Director of the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association, Suzanne Blanchard, Carleton’s Vice President (Students and Enrolment) and University Registrar, and Dr. Roseann O’Reilly Runte, President and Vice Chancellor of Carleton University as well as the night’s keynote speaker.
Following the ceremony, new members and their guests, Carleton faculty, special guests, and Honouray Members mingled over light refreshments and dessert in the foyer above the theater. On behalf of the executive team we would once again like to congratulate all the new members and Honourary Members on their initiation into the Golden Key International Honour Society. Carleton’s Chapter is very much looking forward to all that is to come in Fall 2017.
Doing an internship abroad through The Intern Group can enrich your life in a number of ways. It’s a unique opportunity for you to earn valuable professional experience while traveling and immersing yourself in a new culture. The different ways you learn and grow during […]
Many resources are available to you when you visit the Golden Key website and log in. You’ll find information on awards and scholarships, Golden Key Chapters and events, leadership opportunities, programs for studying abroad, and much more.
With all those resources available, you might have overlooked another valuable Golden Key resource on the Golden Key site . . .
The Golden Key Library of Professional Development Videos
CLICK HERE to review the available videos, choose some, and watch. Here are some of the useful videos you will find . . .
Effective Communication for Leaders
Presented by Steve Neel, Golden Key Honorary Member
To grow as a leader, you must be an effective, compelling communicator. This presentation reviews strategies to help you develop top-notch communication skills.
Conflict Management
Presented by Jen Wright, Golden Key Advisor at University of Central Florida
True leaders know how to deal with and reduce conflict. This video teaches skills to approach conflict with confidence and move forward after it has occurred.
Secrets to Grad School Admissions
Presented by Anthony Russomonno, The Princeton Review
Anthony Russomonno, an expert in graduate school applications who works at the Princeton Review, explains what it takes to get into graduate school. This session emphasizes a systematic approach that increases the chances of getting into the school of your choice.
Introduction to Servant Leadership
Presented by Pat Falotico, CEO, Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership
Learn about Servant Leadership from the CEO of the Robert Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership. This session explores what defines servant leadership, how to identify a servant leader, and much more.
The Importance of Researching Industries & Employers in Today’s Global Job Market
Presented by Vault
If you would like to avoid working in the wrong company or industry, this is a video you should watch. Learn important career-building lessons from Vault, the publisher of authoritative guides to different industries.
All That, and More, on the Golden Key Website
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It’s that time of the year! Golden Key kicked off its Regional Summit season with its first of three arriving to the Lone Star state; Dallas, Texas from February 3rd – 4th. Attendees got to enjoy the benefits of having their conference in the largest […]
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