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 ...
Continue ReadingHow to Network at a Career Fair
The Career Services Team hosted a Career Fair at Clary Sage College for current students and alumni this past Monday. Several hundred students and a dozen alumni attended the event, where 19 different employers were set up to discuss their companies and open positions they currently have – as well as enjoy a yummy cookie buffet, hot chocolate bar, and ...
Continue Reading3 Ways to use Social Media in Your Job Search
Social media is no longer used to just connect with your family and friends. It is a gathering place to network and can ultimately help you with your job search. 1. Make Your Profile Professional. Employers will look at your social media profiles, make sure they are seeing the professional you. This will allow you to show case your accomplishments ...
Continue ReadingWhat Questions to Ask in a Job Interview
Do you have any questions for me? That one sentence provides relief to every nervous interviewee since it signals that the interview is over and they can high tail it out of there! So the standard response of “No, I think you answered everything.” follows quickly after. DO NOT fall in to this trap. Job interviews are not only ...
Continue ReadingHow 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 ...
Continue ReadingAre You Dressing the Part for Your Job?
When it comes to being a professional, you are the brand and the product. And with any brand/product the packaging matters. What does your packaging say about you? Clothes can speak volumes without saying a word. It’s that subconscious message they send to your audience that can make or break the 30 seconds it takes for someone to form an ...
Continue ReadingDress for Success
So often we talk in Career Services about professional appearance. However, for some, preparing for a job interview may pose a bit of a challenge when your finances and wardrobe do not allow for a professional first impression. That’s where Dress for Success comes in. Founded in 1997, Dress for Success has served more than 700,000 women around the world. ...
Continue Reading12 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. ...
Continue ReadingHow to Market Yourself
AAA – Choo! “Pass me a Kleenex please.” I am sure that when you hear this statement you know exactly what product that I am referring to. However, the correct term would actually be facial tissue. Kleenex is a brand of facial tissue. Yet, the term “Kleenex” is how we reference this product whether you buy the actually Kleenex brand ...
Continue ReadingDress for the Career You Want.
I am not sure who coined the phrase, “Dress for the life you want, or the career you want,” but it’s a quote I have always lived by. You have to wear clothes every day, so why not enjoy it and have fun! So much of the way you’re presenting yourself is what matters most. When you dress for the ...
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