Year: 2010

14 Fatal Resume Mistakes

From mySalary.com: The adage “You never get a second chance to make a first impression” is never truer than when you submit your resume. Because this is likely the first glimpse of you that employers will get, make it an impressive one. A great resume can open a door, but an inferior one can just…Continue Reading 14 Fatal Resume Mistakes

Job Outlook: Verbal Communication Skills Most Sought by Employers

From NACELink Spotlight Online: New college graduates looking to crack the still-tight job market need to hone their verbal communication skills, say employers taking part in NACE’s Job Outlook 2011 survey. Survey respondents indicate that verbal communication skills topped the list of “soft” skills they seek in new college graduates looking to join their organizations, followed…Continue Reading Job Outlook: Verbal Communication Skills Most Sought by Employers

How to Handle Mistakes in the Workplace

by Surjit Sen Sharma From JobsJournal.com We all know that to err is human, and none of us derive pleasure from committing errors. However, there are some, who allow their errors, or fear of making errors, immobilize their personal progress, and then there are some, who mull over past mistakes to the point of self-deprecation….Continue Reading How to Handle Mistakes in the Workplace

“Dress For The Job You Want” free e-resource

Authored by Adrian Ackerman                                                                                       From http://www.briefcasesdirect.com/dress   In our new hyper-competitive job market, you can’t afford to put yourself at any disadvantage. Yet, thousands of people go to job interviews every day wearing the wrong clothes and sending the wrong message before they even say a word.  Dress for the Job You Want helps your present your…Continue Reading “Dress For The Job You Want” free e-resource

Students Must Stand Out To Make Out

by Bob Roth The “College & Career Success” Coach When college students simply tell employers what they can do and what they have done, they are putting themselves in the middle of a very large pool of job applicants. However, the best candidates will stand out when they describe the exceptional “results” that they have…Continue Reading Students Must Stand Out To Make Out

How to Ask for Referrals or Letters of Recommendation

From Tracey’s Angle, Internships.com Letters of recommendation and referrals can be crucial components of any sort of application. This is why asking the right person to write it, and asking them properly is extremely important. Here are a few things to consider when choosing your recommender… First, ask , who knows you well? Professor Mentor…Continue Reading How to Ask for Referrals or Letters of Recommendation

Top 5 Locations to Work

By Robbie Corcoran — Experience.com Marketing Intern It’s time to get serious people, because December graduation 2010 is right around the corner. Time flies when you’re having fun, and although you might think it’s too early to start preparing for the next chapter- it’s not. By now you should have a general idea of how you…Continue Reading Top 5 Locations to Work

Career Rookie Fall 2010 Magazine Available in the Career Center

The Fall 2010 issue of Career Rookie is now available for students in the Career Center.  CareerRookie, a division of Careerbuilder.com, “connects students and recent graduates seeking internships, part-time jobs and entry-level positions with the nation’s top employers.”  This edition includes helpful articles and information on: Mistakes You Made in School That Should Not be Repeated in Your…Continue Reading Career Rookie Fall 2010 Magazine Available in the Career Center

Tips for Following Up After the Career & Graduate School Expo

Here are a few reminders, ideas and suggestions for following up with employers and graduate schools after the Expo: Visit organization/school websites for additional information. Apply online to companies that indicated this as your next step in their application process or follow the instructions you were provided in order to indicate your interest. Promptly follow…Continue Reading Tips for Following Up After the Career & Graduate School Expo

Are You Ready For the Career Expo & Graduate School Fair?

Have you researched the employers and schools that will be attending? Is your resume up to date and relevant for to the Career Fair employers and schools? Do you have appropriate, professional attire to wear? If you need any guidance or assistance in preparing for the Fair, please make sure to check out the Career Expo Student/Alumni Guide, or…Continue Reading Are You Ready For the Career Expo & Graduate School Fair?