Article from CNNMoney on the 1st quarter hiring outlook for 2010. http://money.cnn.com/2009/12/08/news/economy/Manpower_first_quarter_hiring/index.htm…Continue Reading Early 2010 jobs outlook: Holding steady
Job market shows big improvement
An interesting article from CNN on the most recent news about the U.S. job market and unemployment rates for November. http://money.cnn.com/2009/12/04/news/economy/jobs_november/index.htm…Continue Reading Job market shows big improvement
Email Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts
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
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
How NOT to Succeed in the Workplace
How NOT to Succeed in the Workplace Whether you’re at a part-time job, internship, full-time job, or volunteer position, here are some sure-fire ways NOT to succeed at work! 1. Ignore the office dress code 2. Have a bad attitude 3. Arrive late repeatedly without calling, or – better yet…Continue Reading How NOT to Succeed in the Workplace
What is a Cover Letter and do I have to have one?
A cover letter serves as your letter of introduction to the employer, and is also a valuable marketing tool in the job search process. So the answer is yes, you should definitely include a cover letter when applying to job or internship opportunities. Also, think of it this way: your resume lists your credentials…your education,…Continue Reading What is a Cover Letter and do I have to have one?
Events Galore!
This semester the Career Center is offering a multitude of workshops and other events to help you in your career development. No matter if your a freshman or a senior you can find something at the Career Center. As usual we are offering several workshops on writing resumes and preparing for the Career fair. But…Continue Reading Events Galore!
All About Us
The Career Center is one of the few offices on campus that you can start using from the first day of your college career to well beyond your graduation date. Our office specializes in helping students with their various career needs. Below is a little bit more about what we can do for you, the…Continue Reading All About Us
Welcome Back Everyone!
Hopefully, everyone had a very eventful summer break. Did you have an internship that showed you what professionals in your chosen field really do? Did you take a trip to another country, experiencing another culture to its fullest? Or did you take classes to get ahead of the game in school? Well, whatever you did…Continue Reading Welcome Back Everyone!
See You in the Fall!
We just made it through the first (academic) year of the Career Center Blog. Yeah! Since summer is here and most of you will be either spending your days at the beach, in a internship, or exploring new areas in summer classes the blog is going on semi hiatus, too. The blog will get back…Continue Reading See You in the Fall!