Category: Job Search

How Your Job Search Is Like March Madness

by Kevin Flynn, Director of Recruitment and Candidate Services From CommonGoodCareers.com Another season of March Madness is upon us. Since I’ve spent the majority of the last week either watching tournament games or interviewing candidates, I’ve started thinking how the March Madness is a lot like a job search. What can jobseekers learn from March…Continue Reading How Your Job Search Is Like March Madness

Top Workplace Trends for 2012

By Michelle V. Rafter From SecondAct.com The old saying that the only constant is change aptly describes the American workplace in 2012. As a new year begins, you may be in the same position at the same place you’ve worked for years. But the economy, technology and demographics are transforming how you get your job…Continue Reading Top Workplace Trends for 2012

Best Places to Work – Employees’ Choice Awards

From GlassDoor.com Glassdoor is excited to announce our fourth annual Employees’ Choice Awards for Best Places to Work. Our Top 50 winners were selected by the people who know these companies best — their employees! Click here to see the full list and learn more about each of the companies….Continue Reading Best Places to Work – Employees’ Choice Awards

The Benefits of Having a Professional Mentor

by: Shonda Y. Lewis, Owner and President – Ridgeway Lewis Consulting from: WEOP (Women’s Employment Opportunity Project) If you are looking to advance your career, it is absolutely essential to seek the guidance and help of a mentor: a suitably experienced person with whom you can discuss your career goals, obstacles, and generally work with…Continue Reading The Benefits of Having a Professional Mentor

What Employers Want: 12 Hiring Hot Buttons

by Dawn Dugan, contributing writer Salary.com The competition is fierce in today’s job market, and standing out in the crowd is more important – and challenging – than ever before. How do you know you’re giving employers exactly what they are looking for? This article explores 12 human resources hot buttons….Continue Reading What Employers Want: 12 Hiring Hot Buttons

Cougar Career Workshop Series – Fall 2011

Due to the popularity we saw in the Spring semester, the Career Center will be bringing back it’s Thursday night Cougar Career Workshop Series. In an effort to try and reach out to students and alumni that may not be able to access the Career Center during the day, the Career Center will be hosting…Continue Reading Cougar Career Workshop Series – Fall 2011

16 Job Search Errors Often Made

By Rachel Farrell, CareerBuilder.com From CNNLiving.com Over the years, hiring managers have born witness to every hiring, interviewing, resume, cover letter and negotiation mistake there is. You know what these blunders are. Yet you (and hundreds of other job seekers) continue to make common job search mistakes. From those who see your mistakes over and…Continue Reading 16 Job Search Errors Often Made

Career Amp – Use Facebook in a New Way

CareerAmp is a new application that makes professional networking possible in Facebook. Career Amp allows you to connect with friends and see what positions may be open at the companies they work with.  CareerAmp can help amplify your career and get the most from your Facebook network, in a professional setting. What are the perks? Search…Continue Reading Career Amp – Use Facebook in a New Way