joyce patton – finding the right fit
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Manager, University Relations, Delta Air Lines
When most people consider the employment opportunities available at Delta Air Lines, images of pilots and flight attendants may be all that spring to mind; however, Joyce Patton, the airline’s manager of university relations, wants people to know that the list of prospective jobs is much more extensive than that.
“We run a full operation, so there are a great deal of positions and opportunities — there’s marketing, human resources, finance, supply chain and legal,” discloses Patton, who helps Delta find the right candidates to fill open positions. “I work with the universities as well as the hiring managers and students to ensure that it’s a good experience for the students who work at Delta.”
The ideal candidate for employment with Delta is someone who’s smart, ambitious and well prepared.
“We’re looking for [talented] individuals, who have solid experience. So, it’s always ideal for them to have worked — even in undergrad — in the major that they’re pursuing,” she says, adding that applicants should remain professional at all times and provide a well-organized, detailed résumé.
“If you don’t have experience, then it’s important to pull out the opportunities that show that you stand out as a leader,” she advises. “At Delta, we’re all about finding the best leaders across the board.”
