Nov
18
The Fit and the PASSION
November 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Post Written by Louie Larson
The whole concept of “Choosing a Major” is overwhelming for some and very easy for others. But it’s all about the fit and the PASSION. You have to be passionate about what you want to study or it doesn’t work very well. If mom or dad thought you should be a [...]
Nov
16
Letters of Recommendation
November 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Post written by Donna Young, credentials coordinator
Letters of Recommendation are letters that are written about you by select individuals describing your educational or work experience. For example: a professor,student teaching supervisor, or anyone who you have worked closely with. Employers and Graduate Schools request letters of recommendation in order to learn more about your qualifications.
The [...]
Nov
12
Resumes – Toot Your Own Horn
November 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment
A resume is arguably the most powerful tool in your job search toolbox. Writing a resume is a personal process. In creating a resume you are highlighting your skills, personal achievements and experiences.
Most people perceive resume writing as difficult. How do you think of things that an employer would find interesting? [...]
Nov
11
Resume + Cover Letter = Interview
November 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Many of our students have done a resume at some point in their lives, whether it was for college, a job, or a scholarship. Most, however, have not had any experience with writing cover letters. The cover letter introduces your resume, so it needs to grab the reader’s attention.
The general idea of a cover letter [...]
Nov
3
FocusCareer2.Com, turning the question mark of the future into an exclamation point!
November 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment
It wasn’t like the question was unexpected; I saw it coming from a mile away. I wondered if it would be my father or mother who would make the first attempt, but it really didn’t matter who verbalized it, it had to be asked. Rather than wait for the rest of the awkward silence to [...]