Discovering Passion

by Liz Wolff

March 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment

When it comes to choosing a career, follow your heart. “How to Do What You Love,” an essay by author Paul Graham, urges readers to discover the things they are passionate about. Graham shatters the age-old assumption that work, by nature, is the antithesis of all things fun and joyous in the world. For children [...]

Making Social Networking Work for You

by Liz Wolff

March 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment

College students are constantly bombarded with warnings and horror stories associated with social networking sites. Yet, a site like Facebook.com can help promote your personality to future employers. Instead of listing the obvious dos and don’ts of networking sites, it’s important to focus on how a page can actually attract potential employers. Having great content [...]

What’s Your Occupational Outlook?

by Liz Wolff

March 13, 2009 | 2 Comments

Do you remember rummaging through stacks of college catalogues back in your high school guidance office? The feeling of too many colleges and universities to choose from was probably overwhelming. Now you’ve finally decided on a college, but what about a career? During this time of economic uncertainty, unemployment rates are soaring, and job growth [...]

Focus: For Career Exploration

by Liz Wolff

March 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Learning your strengths and interests can really help you zero in on a career path. Stop by Career Services and let someone know you are interested in taking Focus, the career exploration assessment. The CS staff will set you up with an online account, and then you can take the assessment on your own time. [...]

Reference Tips and Etiquette

by Liz Wolff

March 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment

A reference is someone who will speak highly of you to potential employers. Establishing reliable references can be the advantage that sets you apart from other job applicants. However, there should be more to references than just names and contact information at the bottom of a resume. Here are some helpful hints and reference etiquette:
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