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Are you a duck?

The duck test is a humorous term for a form of inductive reasoning. I know you have heard something along the lines of, “If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.” The test implies that a person can identify an unknown subject by observing that subject’s habitual characteristics. ...

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 ...

First Impressions….

Your first impression may very well be your last impression if not properly executed. Here are some points to remember: Be on time- Arriving early is much better that arriving late, hands down, and is the first step in creating a great first impression. Be yourself, Be at ease-If you are calm and confident, so the other person will feel more ...

Review (Cheat) Sheet: 10 Important Interview Prep Steps

In school, you’ve probably had a “cheat sheet” of sorts to review before your exams – just to refresh your brain on the little things. Treat your interviews the same way. Here are 10 important interview prep steps to review before the big day: 1. Research The Employer Find out what they are doing. What are their issues? Google them, read ...

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 ...