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
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 [...]
Oct
15
myRedDragon and Campus Events
October 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Say goodbye to campus wide e-mails. Starting October 15, 2009 students and facility will no longer receive e-mails regarding campus events from many prominent campus listservs.
Before rejoicing at the fact that in boxes will no longer be flooded, keep in mind that those e-mails were the most efficient way to spread campus wide messages. [...]
Sep
29
Managing Your Online Identity
September 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment
45% of employers are using social media sites to research potential job candidates according to a recent CareerBuilder survey. (reference)
What they find out about you can make or break your job search. When you do a Google search of yourself, what comes up? Would the information make an employer want to hire you or send [...]
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
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 [...]
Jun
25
Welcome Freshman and Transfers!
June 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Welcome to SUNY Cortland. If you are interested in learning more about Student Employment or Career Services, be sure to stop by Van Hoesen Hall.
Career Services is located on the ground floor of Van Hoesen near Student Health Services, Student Disability Services, and Residential Services. Van Hoesen is just up the hill from Corey Union [...]