Councilman Gary Hudes visits Calhoun High School

Students at Sanford H. Calhoun High School, in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, received some noteworthy advice from Hempstead Town

Councilman Gary Hudes when he spent the day at the school Nov. 13.

Hudes, the owner and president of a jewelry store in Bellmore, emphasized to students the importance of standing out among their peers when applying for a job, interviewing for a job or meeting with college recruits.

Using an informative PowerPoint presentation, Hudes introduced the acronym “D.E.A.L.,” which stands for dress, eye contact, attitude and language. He spoke to the students about delivering a proper handshake and asking the proper questions at the first interview.

Mixed with humor, the presentation gave students some insight on the small things they can do to stand out and be a valued employee, such as leaving cell phones out of reach while working and anticipating ways to help an employer’s business grow.

Hudes visited business students throughout the day in Sue Litwin, Jenna Scelfo and Peter Palazzo’s classes.

Submitted by Bellmore-Merrick Schools

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