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 ...
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 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 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 ...
Continue ReadingHow 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 ...
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