Month: June 2010

Commanding A Room: 7 Tips for Being a Great Communicator

From JobBound.com By Courtney Pike Communication skills – it sounds so rudimentary, but it can really make or break your career. Can you name any great leaders who couldn’t communicate their ideas or share their vision? If you want to be a great employee and leader, you need the ability to command a room with…Continue Reading Commanding A Room: 7 Tips for Being a Great Communicator

7 Great Job Hunting Tips for College Students With Disabilities

From gettinghired.com By Andrea Parker Helpful article with tips and resources for people with disabilities to think about and plan for in the job search. To read the full article, please click here….Continue Reading 7 Great Job Hunting Tips for College Students With Disabilities

How to Initiate and Conduct an Informational Interview

From timesunion.com by Tom Denham You may be thinking, “I know I need to get out there and network, but I don’t even know how to start!” An Informational Interview (also known as networking) is a meeting initiated by you to gather information about a particular field, organization or position. What you learn from experts…Continue Reading How to Initiate and Conduct an Informational Interview

Job Postings: What They Say vs. What They Mean

From MySalary.com: Job postings range from regurgitated job descriptions to carefully crafted sales pitches. At some level all job postings are designed to give you enough information to qualify yourself in or out of applying. Before you dive in, dizzy with anticipation of landing your dream job, consider: What do these common job posting phrases…Continue Reading Job Postings: What They Say vs. What They Mean