“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
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. SPC students can … Continue reading Resume Tips: An Inside Look Directly From A Career Professional
You know it’s coming… and if you don’t, you should. “Do you have any questions for me?” Almost every interview you ever go to will end with this question. There is no reason to be ill-prepared. Asking a strong question showing your knowledge of the business and care for the position will leave a lasting … Continue reading Do You Have Any Questions For Me?
Have you ever found yourself in job search mode eagerly applying for ANY position that crosses your path? Many of us approach the job search process in a rushed fashion for a variety of justifiable reasons. Financial needs, lack of work satisfaction, and instability, are among popular reasons why job seekers engage in the haphazard … Continue reading How To Avoid Job Search Fatigue
On June 2nd, the Downtown Campus hosted a Mock Interview event in collaboration with Professor Karen Cassidy’s reading class. During the event students were split into pairs and given sample job postings, interview question flash cards, and interview evaluations. After reviewing the job posting, the students would decide who would be interviewed first. The interviewer … Continue reading Mock Interview event draws crowd hungry for pizza—and interview tips!
Christina MacDonald has always had a passion for animals – in fact, she has three! After years of living in Cleveland working dead-end jobs and volunteer opportunities, she was unsatisfied with the responsibilities of her, while passionate, low-level jobs caring for dogs. She wanted to make a difference. She went back to school, took other … Continue reading Turning your passion into cash can takes work, but one current SPC student shares her story.
How could it be a problem to say that you can “always find solutions to problems” or that you’re an “out of the box thinker”? Everyone says it on their resumes and cover letters right? Well, that’s the problem. These cliché phrases can be a major red flag to employers. But, why? Well, first off, … Continue reading Can being an “out-of-the-box thinker” hurt your chances at employment? Employers say yes! Find out why.
Did you know that one in five U.S. jobs is linked to the international trade? Yet, it’s still estimated that these companies lose around $2 billion a year because of employees’ poor cross cultural skills. Establishing positive techniques for multicultural conflict resolution, strong foreign language skills, and effective collaboration skills will enable you to be … Continue reading Study Abroad is a great way to see the world and can help you get the career you want after graduation!
We’ve all been there. Throughout the whole interview you fielded questions like a pro – professionalism, intelligence, proper training. You’re the total package! Just as you get to the end, the interviewer asks the dreaded final question: “Do you have any questions for me?”. All of your calculated poise flies out the window and you’re … Continue reading “Do you have any questions for me?” 5 questions employers WANT you to ask!