Temple Alum Quentin Parker graduated from Temple in May 2016 as a Human Resource Management major. In his last semester here, he was fortunate enough to receive a full-time job offer with the CDC after receiving a recommendation from his professor. We asked Quentin a few questions about his job and how he was able to land this great opportunity!

What is/was your job function, and what does a typical day entail?

Job Function: Management Analyst for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, GA.

I am asked to analyze and evaluate management practices, methods, and administrative operations of an organizational unit both programmatic and business. I analyze issues, problems, and or challenges facing management. I interpret findings resulting from studies and draft possible courses of action for resolving them. My proposals include work method or procedural changes, systems variations, and assessments of new technological developments.

How did you find out about this opportunity, and what was the interview process like?

Kathleen Davis, who taught several of my courses, and someone whom I had a very good relationship with responded to an email from an upper management official from the CDC who was looking for students who would be or have graduated from the MS HR program to invite to interview with a position at the CDC. Kathleen gave my name as a possible candidate stating that I was not a Master’s student, but would be a good fit.

The interview process was short. It was a Skype interview that lasted approximately 30 minutes. I was asked if I was interested in the job, I was told about the job and the CDC, and was given some time to ask some questions I had for the panel.