3 Tips for Using Social Media in Your Job Search
With the rising popularity of social media, hiring managers have seen a fundamental shift in their recruiting and screening techniques. A recent survey conducted by Career Builder found that 51 percent of employers have found content on a potential job candidate’s social media page that caused them not to be offered the position. That’s where Career Services comes to the ...
Continue ReadingHow 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 ...
Continue ReadingMarch Your Personal Brand with Madness
It is March Madness time again, one of the most recognized sporting events in the nation. Passion for College Basketball sweeps the nation, and we all live for those epic “Cinderella Stories” where the underdog becomes the Champion! It made me think about these players and how important it is to have their own personal brand. March Madness sets the ...
Continue Reading4 Ways Technology has Changed the Job Search
It’s 1995 and the internet is still a budding force in our lives, kind of like the second cousin we only see during Christmas. Now flash forward to 2015 and the internet is now more akin to oxygen, without it we would be very hard pressed to survive. Changes in technology seep in to every corner of our lives whether ...
Continue Reading3 Tips on How to Conduct a Successful Online Job Search
The Internet has completely transformed the job search process. Conducting an online search can even be intimidating to some, so we (the Career Services department at Community Care College) have put together a few tips to help you embark on this online adventure. 1. Check Your Digital Brand. Employers are now using various websites to conduct an online search of ...
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 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 ReadingTips for Conducting an Effective Informational Interview
Making the change from job to career can be one of the scariest decisions you ever make; often times it is filled with the doubt of making the right choice. The easiest way to calm these fears is to network with current professionals in the industry and develop a relationship with a mentor. By partnering with someone with experience in ...
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