“As soon as you feel like you have enough knowledge from school, try to do an internship, because it’s best to have that foot in the door.” ~Willie Drake With a focus on information technology and psychology, Willie plans to graduate with his Bachelor of General Studies degree in May 2020. Since beginning his internship at O’Reilly Auto Parts this past April, he has learned the … [Read more...] about Part of a team: An interview with Willie Drake, Merchandise Data Analyst Intern with O’Reilly Auto Parts
Written by Amie Gant, Career Center Communication and Design Assistant, Bachelor of Science, Professional Writing. What can be scarier and more stressful than Halloween’s haunted houses, ghosties, ghouls, and zombies? Job interviews. However, the more you practice and get familiar with the process, the less terrifying interviews may become. Mock interviews provide … [Read more...] about Terrified by job interviews? Overcome your fear and boost your interview confidence
If you’re looking for a job in education, then don’t miss Education Day on Tuesday, April 7. An annual career fair for individuals seeking jobs in education, Education Day provides candidates the opportunity to meet with several school districts in one day. Many administrators also plan to conduct interviews during this event, so come prepared. One of the representatives at … [Read more...] about Looking for a Job in Education? Here are 10 Tips for EDUCATION DAY
Written by Todd Euglow, Career Resources Specialist In today’s economy it’s apparent that navigating the job market has become increasingly more difficult. This is due to a variety of reasons; however, a mistake that many college students make when entering the work force is jumping at the very first job opportunity that is offered to them or simply applying for jobs without … [Read more...] about If the Shoe Fits . . . Wear It! Finding the Right Job Begins with You.
Want to learn more about careers that interest you? Want to meet professionals and possibly build a networking relationship with them? Then check out the Exploring Careers panels that are schedule for Thursday and Friday, November 7 & 8. We have great panelists participating in these Exploring Careers panels. The professionals provide useful, insightful advice. Not only do … [Read more...] about Meet Professionals in Your Field