Are you a student that’s getting ready for college? That’s great! Many students that graduate from high school tend to start college afterwards. With a dream in mind, young adults tend to get excited and imagine what lies ahead of them. But when reality strikes, it can cause a big challenge for them. Whether it … Continue reading Steps to Graduate #CareerSPC
Remember when going back to school meant all you needed to think about was buying a new pair of jeans and a new backpack? Although you may still need a new pair of jeans and a new backpack, heading back to college means that you should add a few other things to your Back … Continue reading The Back to School Checklist! #careerspc
Did you recently receive a job interview? That’s great! Going to a job interview is the first step of getting the position you desire. But what should you do to prepare for the upcoming meeting? Well, here are some strategies that you can use as a guideline to be successful in an interview. 1. Arrive … Continue reading Interview Tips! #careerspc
This is a question that most people do not exactly sure how best to answer. When interviewing you always want to be prepared for this question so you can answer it confidently and concisely. Tell me about yourself? Though this is one of the most frequently asked questions, it is also one that the applicants … Continue reading How to answer the dreaded tell-me-about-yourself interview question! #careerspc
INTERNSHIP/EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION WORKSHOP Are you trying to secure a fall internship? Or Are you graduating this July? If you are in either of these situations – this is a must attend workshop! Internship & Employment Coordinators – along with a representative from Career Source will be available to help you through the process of finding … Continue reading Internship & Employment Workshop #careerspc #spcintern
With three weeks left in the summer semester, graduation will be here before we know it. This got me thinking: After years of having a career as a student—and frequent visits to Career and Academic Advising—what’s next? It’s a harsh reality but, the transition into the the workforce with your hard earned degree won’t necessarily … Continue reading Life After College: Are you ready? #careerspc
Every job seeker receives different advice and strategy from family, friends and professionals when it comes to job search. But what is true and what is a myth. While certain myths of the trade are harmless, others are disastrous to the success of a job seeker. So how do you know which advice to disregard … Continue reading Myths of the Job Hunt Exposed!
By many studies, networking is noted as the #1 way people find new jobs and advance their career. Levo’s Personal Branding Blog notes multiple strategies for effective networking, highlighting two: 1) Make the other person talk more than you and 2) make effective requests for action. Many people believe that the goal of networking is … Continue reading Everyone talks about “Networking” – but could you be doing it wrong?
“As a major contributor to this blog and career specialist working directly with students and employers to assist in making connections, I have had the unique opportunity to review a lot of resumes. In fact, in the last six months, I have reviewed approximately 300 resumes – all belonging to SPC students.” Student or not, describing previous … Continue reading How to describe your skills on your resume
Reading this blog is a great first step to beginning your online network, but if you’re new to networking online, it can feel like you’re not getting anywhere at all. Levo writer, Avery Blank, gives a great timeline for online networking. She says that the first step is to establish your goal. Why are you … Continue reading Online Networking How the Future is connecting