Do’s and Don’ts Once Employed After Graduation
DO: Stay with your company for at least a year. As a graduate who is entering a new field it is important to remember to position yourself in the workforce as a career minded professional. You want to be someone that an employer can see as a long term asset to the organization. This will help you gain experience in ...
Continue Reading3 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 ReadingAlways an Interviewee, Never an Employee? Ask Yourself These Three Questions
Did I follow up with the employer after the interview? The follow up is a way for you to reinforce your interest for the position. While doing this be sure to always be polite, professional and persistent. Some people have a hard time being persistent because they don’t want to overdo it, but the worst an employer can say is ...
Continue ReadingCommunity Care College Career Fair Recap
April 16th is National Stress Awareness Day and it couldn’t have been more appropriate for our students! The first Career Fair at Community Care College was hosted by the Career Services team for students, graduates and alumni. 26 employers representing our Allied Health, Dental Assisting, Early Childhood Education, Veterinary Assisting, and Massage Therapy programs were able to network with 228 students and ...
Continue Reading11 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 ...
Continue Reading3 Simple Words | Personal Branding at its Finest
Personal Branding is a term that I am certain you have heard. So, just for fun, let’s take a look at personal branding from a student’s perspective by kicking off our very first Vlog. For all of you blogging newcomers out there, Vlog is a tech savvy term for Video Blog. See, you’ve already learned something and we are just ...
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 Reading6 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 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 ...
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