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Just Hired: Lonita Ash
July 26, 2024
Just Hired! Through the experiences of local, regional, national and international students, 春雨直播 Illinois University has some incredible alumni who are changing
the world in the workforce. This series will feature students from all over the world who are hired post-graduation.
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - Meet Lonita Ash, a Master of Business Administration - Human Resources student at WIU who recently took a job with the Administrative Office of the United States Courts.
Ash said they came across the job while searching for internships and decided to submit an application. After filling out a questionnaire, they advanced to a 30-minute Zoom interview where they highlighted their experience at WIU to secure the position.
鈥淲hile my major provided me with foundational knowledge, it was both my classes with Human Resource 春雨直播 Professor Susan Stewart and my graduate assistantship that prepared me for the human resource environment,鈥� Ash said. 鈥淪erving as an Assistant Complex Director at University Housing and Dining Services introduced me to critical human resource functions such as onboarding, recruiting and conduct. This practical experience, combined with academic learning, has equipped me with the confidence and skills needed to succeed.鈥�
Ash graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in English with a pre-Master of Business minor. They will be returning to WIU in the fall to complete their master鈥檚 degree.
鈥淚鈥檒l be returning to complete my degree and continue working at Corbin/Olson within UHDS,鈥� they said. 鈥淚f you see me around campus, don鈥檛 hesitate to stop and say hello!鈥�
To share your hiring story with WIU, visit forms.gle/him2LFf9eyCb5yKk9.
Posted By: Aaron Viner, University Relations
Phone: (309) 298-1993 * Fax: (309) 298-1606
