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Graduate Success | Desiree Maslen

We have a guest blogger! Desiree Maslen is a graduate from our Associate of Occupational Science Early Childhood Education program and we asked her to share her personal story with all of you: Prior to my 2015 graduation from Community Care College, my only goal was to be the best. I was working customer service in a large retail chain ...

Graduate Success | Luciana Dreher

In the Career Services department at Community Care College, Oklahoma Technical College and Clary Sage College, we have hundreds – or thousands – of success stories highlighting our graduates and their successes. These stories not only inspire us – they inspire everyone. They are the perfect reminder of why we do what we do. In light of Clary Sage College’s upcoming Fashion Show, ...

How 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 ...

Always 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 ...

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 ...

Are 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 ...

Tips 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 ...

12 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. ...

How 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 ...

Does Your Resume Look Like Barbie’s?

Did you know that Barbie has has had more than 130 careers; they have included being an elementary school teacher, a business executive, a McDonald’s cashier, a doctor, an astronaut, and yes, even a rapper? After reading a blog recently on 18 Surprising Things You Don’t Know About Barbie it really made me stop and think about some of you. Here in ...