Wednesday, January 22, 2025
  1. Ashlyn McMullen
    Ashlyn McMullen
    Where is your hometown?
    I grew up in a small town outside of Pensacola, FL called Milton. I moved to Aubrey, TX during middle school and have been here ever since!
  2. Why did you decide to pursue a degree in HR?
    I struggled to find a major that suited me, so I took advantage of the networking events available to me through the People Center. That's where I discovered my love for HR! I attended the HR Networking event hosted each semester and my mind was set on a degree in HR after that!
  3. How has the HR Program at UNT helped you to reach your personal, academic, and professional goals?
    The HR Program here at UNT has molded me into the person I am today. I would not have the job, connections, or confidence that I have now without the HR Program. I have had the pleasure of working alongside Professor Welch and Dr. Aguilar for coursework and through UNT SHRM. These are two of the best professors that I have ever had and have helped me get to where I am today!
  4. What was the most important thing you learned in the HR program?
    The most important thing that I have learned through the HR Program is the impact of making meaningful connections.
  5. What is your greatest academic or professional accomplishment and why?
    My greatest academic achievement thus far is coming out of school debt-free! I have worked very hard to save up the money to pay for school and the People Center has also helped me on this journey! I received the HR Internship award for the Summer 2024 semester, and this truly helped me a ton!
  6. Where did you complete your internship and what were some key takeaways from it?
    I have completed two internships during my time at UNT. I interned with Peterbilt Motors this past summer and I am now interning with Allied OMS in their HR Department. My current internship with Allied OMS has taught me more than I could have ever imagined I would learn being an intern. My team throws me headfirst into whatever task I am given and works with me to make sure that I am learning and absorbing as much information as possible!
  7. What are your career aspirations?
    In the future, I want to make a positive impact wherever I go. I would like to work as an HR manager and foster a positive and inclusive work environment that uplifts and prepares our team and staff for whatever they may encounter in the future.
  8. Briefly summarize your SHRM involvement, and explain how your involvement helped you prepare for industry.
    I have been involved in UNT SHRM for a little over a year now. I first joined as a member of the organization, and the next semester I joined as our Director of Communications! I now serve the UNT SHRM Chapter as our President and could not be more excited! This chapter has given me a glimpse of what it is like to be an HR professional and what will be expected of me after graduation.
  9. What advice do you have for future HR students who want to make the most out of their experience at UNT?
    My biggest piece of advice for any student looking to get into the HR world is to get involved! Obviously, I am biased toward UNT SHRM...but it truly is a great experience and will give you a vast number of opportunities and preparation for your future. I also advise that you make connections with your professors. Our professors are very experienced and have numerous connections. They will help you when you need it!