E-mail Etiquette: A Quick Guide to Writing a Professional E-mail by Carrie Payne E-mail has generally been used as an informal means of communication. However, as it becomes increasingly popular in the job application process, students need to take time to think through the content of their e-mail and address the message that they might be…Continue Reading Email Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts
Majoring in School!
What is a major? Not a hard question to answer is it? According to Dictionary.com it is “a subject or field of study chosen by a student to represent his or her principal interest and upon which a large share of his or her efforts are concentrated.” For example, if you are majoring in Business…Continue Reading Majoring in School!
Dealing with Emotions at Work
It’s happened to all of us. We’re going about our day, doing our jobs, when suddenly someone is screaming at us, insulting us, or generally making us wish we hadn’t gotten out of bed that morning. Learning to manage emotions is an important part of becoming a professional. So how do you project a professional image while you’re screaming…Continue Reading Dealing with Emotions at Work
Interviews 101: Clothes
Clothes make the man (or woman). Have you ever heard that statement? In most cases this is not true-we are not who we are because of the clothes we wear, but in the interview it is the case. When meeting the employer for the first time our clothes convey an unspoken statement about ourselves. With…Continue Reading Interviews 101: Clothes