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
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
Handy (and Strategic) Tips for Dealing With Office Politics
by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D. From QuintCareers.com It’s safe to say that no matter where you work — regardless of the industry or profession — you will encounter the inner dynamics of people plotting and scheming and jockeying for position and power… something called office or workplace politics. Workers have three options when faced with…Continue Reading Handy (and Strategic) Tips for Dealing With Office Politics
12 Dos and Don’ts for Negotiating Salary in a Tough Economy
by Dawn Dugan, Salary.com In an economy that’s less than robust, more companies than ever are cutting back — not only on their workforce, but also on the compensation and benefits they offer. Whether you are applying for a new position, or you are just up for your annual review, you might feel lucky to…Continue Reading 12 Dos and Don’ts for Negotiating Salary in a Tough Economy
Best formula for selling yourself
By Frances Cole Jones, CareerBuilder.com Here’s the thing: Sometimes we’re selling our ideas, sometimes we’re selling our products and, these days, many of us are selling ourselves as the best candidate for the job. With this in mind, here’s the proven formula for selling your best self to anybody, anywhere, any time….Continue Reading Best formula for selling yourself
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
Afraid To Network?
by Deborah Brown-Volkman JobsJournal.com Most people I speak with know the value of networking. All the experts, including myself, say it’s the best pathway to your next great job or opportunity. But what happens if you don’t like to network? Or more specifically, you are afraid of it? To read this full article, please click…Continue Reading Afraid To Network?