James Oaks, Enterprise Talent Acquisition Manager, presented “Backpack to Briefcase”, which included tips and information regarding the transition from college to work life. Oaks gave professional dress pointers, advice on mentorship, and other information such as time management tips.
 Oaks encouraged members to keep a planner with personal, professional and academic items all in one place. Other tips to help in the transition from college to the professional world included learning and sticking to the company’s dress code to earn respect and gain successful. The common tip “dress as if everyday were an interview” was reiterated because meeting your next professional opportunity can happen any day on the job.
    Additional ways suggested to show your dedication to company and gain an advantage included arriving ten minutes early and being the last to leave. In the presentation, Oaks noted one’s personal life can get a boost by getting a mentor who can help provide guidance in difficult decisions. Setting a budget and following it were also suggested s by Oaks. The presentation concluded with “11 Things You Did Not Learn In School” that included general takeaways for the entire chapter. 
   Nearly 60 Iota Nu members and 15 pledges attended this chapter-only event. Enterprise provided a variety of presentation topics and contact information for Oaks so the chapter could find a date and topic bested suited for them. Since Enterprise is a partner of Delta Sigma Pi, the event was held at no cost to the chapter.
    Iota Nu Chapter strives to uphold the tradition of professionalism in all that they do. For Iota Nu, professionalism means holding each other to a higher standard, being respectful in one’s words and actions, and helping one another grow. As brothers of Delta Sigma Pi, they hope to become their best, both personally and professionally.