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6 Creative Job Search Techniques

Need a creative advantage to your job search? I mean, every student in your program gets the same education, how are you going to stand out? Try these 6 creative techniques! Start our job search on social media. By putting your job search out in the open for your friends to see, they network for you. Hey… they might know someone, ...

Graduate Success | Desiree Maslen

We have a guest blogger! Desiree Maslen is a graduate from our Associate of Occupational Science Early Childhood Education program and we asked her to share her personal story with all of you: Prior to my 2015 graduation from Community Care College, my only goal was to be the best. I was working customer service in a large retail chain ...

How Informational Interviews Help You

Informational interviews offer a way for students to explore their new career field and in a low pressure environment. Career Services highly encourages our students to schedule informational interviews throughout their time as a student. We have had the opportunity to speak to many students who have gone on one or more informational interviews and these are some of the ...

11 Tips for Professional Email Etiquette

Have you asked yourself, what is email etiquette? Or do I sound professional through my emails? Can my professionalism be judged through my emails, really? Absolutely! Others are making opinions about you as a professional by the emails you are sending out. So, here are 11 tips every professional should know. How many can you check off about your last ...

6 Ways Volunteering Can Help You Flourish Personally and Professionally

Are you looking to boost your confidence and your career? The Holiday season is here and now is a great time to commit your energy to helping your community! Getting involved with something you are passionate about will not only give you a confidence boost but can also help you advance your career. Here are 6 ways volunteering can help ...

How to Write a Cover Letter

Are you worried about how you’ll create a cover letter when your past experience is all over the place? Well then… let’s focus on your transferable skills and how you’ll benefit the employer! Our goal is to create the direction of the cover letter to your applicable past experience and gained skills to show that you can do this specific ...

12 Steps to Writing a Professional Email

Do you ever find yourself wishing there were a certain set of rules everyone had to follow before you send an email? We need to realize there are certain professional standards expected when communicating via email. We all need to view ourselves as professionals. Here are some tips to keep in mind when sending emails: Always include a courteous greeting. ...