Carmen's Career Leap: Auburn to Leidos

0:00Carmen Tutton grew up in the small town of Athens, Alabama and picked Auburn University for its tight-knit community vibe. She started an information systems management at the Harbor College of Business but soon shifted gears to project management after her classes showed. Her, she thrived on the people side of things. She hustled through her college years by applying to tons of internships on LinkedIn. One catch was at Lidos, a big national security firm with roots in Huntsville, and she nailed the summer spot right after spotting the posting. Students like Carmen highlight how Auburn's business program builds real skills and networks that pay off quick. Her story shows the impact of hands-on learning and staying open to career pivots early on. After crushing that internship, Lidos extended a full-time offer as a Fortune 500 company hire, launching her straight into the professional world. Word from grads like her is to apply early, apply wide, and lean on your connections. What are the real game changer for landing those key roles?

1:00Local news. Power by AI. This is Birmingham News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.