Just finished up an interview and think you can just sit back and wait for the employer to call and offer you the job? Think again! It is critical to write thank-you notes. They can be hand-written or emailed. During the interview gather as many business cards as possible so you can make your thank-you … Continue reading 5 ways your thank-you note could cost you the job
Interviews can be TRICKY! What do I say? What do I wear? What do I do? Well, Career Services is here to help! Join us for one of our upcoming Mock Interview events on June 2nd from either 12:30pm – 1:30pm OR 5pm – 6:30pm. Attendees will be able to practice interviewing and being interviewed … Continue reading Mock Interviews @ the Downtown Campus on June 2nd 12:30-1:30 & 5-6:30!
Being a college student isn’t easy! With all the things you have learn, do and attend it’s a small wonder there is time for anything else in the course of a day. But, there is one more thing that you should be sure to do before you graduate – get to know Career Services. Career … Continue reading Take time to Get to Know Career Services
Wednesday May 27, 2015 12- 3pm EpiCenter – Collaborative Lab 13805 58th Street North Clearwater The following information will be covered: Writing your resume: Tips for developing a good resume Be sure to bring your current resume with you! Making Connections: How to successfully network to find out who is hiring. Presenting yourself in an … Continue reading Are you graduating in July? This is the Workshop for you!
Previously in this blog, we’ve spoken about the difficulties that ex-offenders face when trying to find an employer willing to hire them, despite their record. Today, we’ll talk a little about what to say and do once you’ve located that employer. This post has been adapted from an article linked below from Career One Stop. … Continue reading Ex-offenders can face different challenges in their job search. Make sure you’re prepared.
According to Forbes, Gradstaff (a recruiting firm for newly graduated professionals) reports that 75-80% of college seniors will graduate without a job lined up. That’s an incredibly high number – too high, considering all of the job search resources new graduates have available. With the assistance of a Forbes article we will outline the best … Continue reading Graduating without a job? Read some of the best job search tips straight from recruiters!
Applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Department of State Spring 2016 Student Internship Program. This is an opportunity to participate in a 10 week internship that provides an up close and personal experience with American’s foreign affairs agency. This internship is available in over 270 U.S. embassies, consulates and missions to international organizations … Continue reading U.S. Department of State Spring 2016 Student Internship Program
Spring cleaning, quarterly oil changes, and annual check-ups with your doctor. You are the master of making sure you’re up to date – but when is the last time your resume had a checkup? Trends in hiring are constantly changing and you want to make sure you’re on the cutting edge. Karen Rehn of HH … Continue reading Is your resume going to catch an employer’s eyes in 2015? Find out now!
We’ve heard them all – You catch more flies with honey than vinegar! Attitudes are like flat tires, can’t go anywhere with it until you change it! And my favorite, no one ever got rich with a poor attitude! It’s all true! Employers are more likely to hire someone who may not meet all of … Continue reading Attitudes are contagious – catch a good one! 13 Attitudes of Great Employees!
It would be great to post a list of employers who are willing to hire people with criminal records. Unfortunately, that list doesn’t exist. Not only do employers fear the customer backlash of being known as “felon friendly”, but employers can also be a little skittish about hiring not knowing if they’ll be strong workers. … Continue reading Finding an employer willing to hire an ex-offender can be tough! Prepare for success with these tips.