The 10 Worst Work Habits

By Anthony Balderrama CareerBuilder.com writer When two people fall in love, they only see sunshine and rainbows when they look into each other’s eyes. If you asked, “What’s the worst trait of your boyfriend or girlfriend?” they would answer, “Absolutely, positively nothing!” Ask that same question a few years later when they’re living together and…Continue Reading The 10 Worst Work Habits

Wellness in the Workplace

Many graduating seniors find that the adjustment to a 9-5 workday can have an impact on their health and the fitness routines they had been accustomed to during their college years.  When transitioning to a full-time job, students often find their time management skills challenged. No longer are the days structured so that you can…Continue Reading Wellness in the Workplace

Some Job Search Advice for New Graduates

Know what you really want.  Where do you picture yourself working?  For many graduates, this is the biggest hurdle to overcome when conducting a job search.  If you just apply to anything and everything, you are just taking a “shot in the dark” and hoping that you’ll eventually hit something.  But this approach leaves everything…Continue Reading Some Job Search Advice for New Graduates

Social Networking: Are you Prepared?

Fact: There are over 14,000 profiles in the Facebook CofC Network. Fact: MySpace is one of the most trafficked websites on the Internet. Fact: Social Networking websites like Facebook and MySpace can be used against you during the hiring process. There is one common denominator between college students world wide (though there are a few…Continue Reading Social Networking: Are you Prepared?

May 2009 graduates – there are jobs out there!

If you listen to the news about the economy, you may come away with the idea that there are no jobs out there, so what is the point in looking? Actually, there are still job opportunities, but fewer of them. This means that there is more competition, and upcoming graduates must work harder and smarter…Continue Reading May 2009 graduates – there are jobs out there!

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

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

Spring Career Fair ’09…Less than 20 Days Away and Counting…

The day is finally here. After four (or five) years, you are now ready to go into the world of professional employment. But where will you find that wonderful new career? One choice is at the 2009 Spring Career Fair. There will be over 70 different employers lined up to talk to you about possible…Continue Reading Spring Career Fair ’09…Less than 20 Days Away and Counting…