Congratulations! You’ve landed that first job—and you’re ready to start. Now those same folks who were asking: “What are you going to do when you graduate?” are giving you advice to get started: “ Remember to be professional!” Professional is such an all-encompassing word. What exactly does it mean?
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Savvy Seniors: Interviewing- 5 Tips to Get the Job!
Graduation is almost here – all your hard work is paying off. After the celebrations fade, reality will set in. Time to get a job. Before the job, comes the interview, are you ready to rock it? Get Ready: Research the company, maybe even the person you will interview with. Use your web skills and …
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The Job Fair is for Everyone!
Why should Senior and Graduate students attend? Make connections to employers so you are on their radar for next spring or next year. Many employers will keep your resume & remember you when there are openings later. Some deadlines are soon, and it helps to know/prepare for what will be offered in the future. Pick …
Savvy Seniors: Want to Join the Team?
How to Interview like a Pro: Tips from a Local Recruiter For most people, an interview creates a lot of stress and anxiety—it is an intimidating way to make a great first impression. For most employers though, the goal of inviting an applicant in for an interview is to get to know them. It’s a …
Savvy Seniors: Find Hidden Jobs (One Senior’s True Story)
Spring semester of my senior year – stressed out and exhausted, I was bogged down with papers, exams, projects, presentations, work and extracurricular commitments. On top of that, I hadn’t yet secured a job for after graduation. Everything was still up in the air and the next several months were filled with uncertainty. In April, …
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