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And The Card Attached Would Say, “Thank You For Being A Friend”

I think the Golden Girls said it best in their theme song “Thank You For Being A Friend.” These ladies even saw the wisdom in sending a thank you card. Jerika Stallings, a dental assisting graduate from Community Care College wrote me and said, “Make sure you stress to the students to write thank you cards. I was told today ...

Have You “Frozen” Your Job Search?

Photo courtesy of www.rotoscopers.com “Frozen” gracefully took the record this weekend for the biggest opening over Thanksgiving surpassing “Toy Story 2.” My family and I were lucky enough to be in attendance for the newest Disney release and maybe some of you were a part this box office success as well. So there I am, sitting with popcorn in tow, enjoying ...

What Shopping Habits Say About A Job Seeker

If I had to choose the biggest mistake I see job seekers making right now, I’d say it’s diving into a job search without properly determining their value to potential employers. They throw together a resume, blast out cover letters, and submit online applications without first stepping back and getting a truly clear picture of what’s going to get them hired. The ...

5 ways that Career Services can help you launch your career

1. Externship Preparation If your program has an externship you will have the opportunity to meet with a Career Services Representative 1-on-1 to prepare you for the world outside of the classroom. Bring in 5 potential sites that you have researched that may potentially be hiring and we will use this as a starting point. 2. Resume Review Bring in ...