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 [...]
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 [...]
Feb
27
Job Search in Tough Economic Times
February 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Career Services recently gave a presentation on job searching in tough economic times. If you missed the presentation, we have made the PowerPoint and handouts available on the Career Services website at www.cortland.edu/career/jobsearch2009.