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
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 [...]
Oct
20
Brand Yourself. How do you want to be seen?
October 20, 2009 | 1 Comment
The heavy bass from the loud music startles you, spilling your drink slightly below your neck to your off-white sweater. Disappointment quickly turns into a nonchalant hand wave; cranberry juice will come out in the wash, right? A night of fun is well deserved after all those applications you sent out this week, and this [...]
Sep
24
Career Services – What’s in it for you?
September 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment
So you are not sure what to do with your life?? That’s okay. College is the place to explore your options and figure that out. The Career Services Office staff is available to help.
Are you undecided and not comfortable picking a major? Or unsure about the major you have picked?
Sep
21
Internships = Valuable Career Experience + Credit (and maybe even some $$$!)
September 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Ever think about working for Disney World, the FBI or MTV? How about getting credit for working with the National Park Service or securing a high-powered finance internship with the Bank of Tokyo?
Sep
8
Now is the time to plan for your future and WE CAN HELP!
September 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The staff at SUNY Cortland Career Services is dedicated to providing high quality career counseling assistance to students, alumni, and community members with an emphasis on the development of lifetime skills that lead to successful career and educational choices
Aug
31
Summer is over – time to get busy!
August 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Welcome back students! Summer is over…time flies by.
Hopefully you had a great summer and made the most of your time away from SUNY Cortland. I am sure that some of you worked more hours than you wanted while others struggled to find a decent job. Many of you gained practical experience through internships with organizations [...]
Mar
30
Discovering Passion
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 [...]
Mar
13
What’s Your Occupational Outlook?
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 [...]
Mar
5
Focus: For Career Exploration
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. [...]