Along with six undergraduate college students, we participated in the Missouri State University Bear Breaks Immersion Trip over spring break, 2018. We traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, where we partnered with the Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency (ACSS) to help clients who have been displaced. ACSS requires clients to complete a 3-week Workforce Development program that assists … [Read more...] about Helping those who are homeless find their way back into the job market
Reneging on a job may damage your reputation. Written by Kayla Villwock, Intern Program Manager of SAS; article provided courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers. After interviews with several top companies, you accept a job offer from Corporation A to begin a week after graduation. Then, XYZ Startup, a company that just began recruiting new college grads, … [Read more...] about Can you change your mind about a job after you’ve accepted?
Grace and a coworker watched the sun rise over Lake Michigan on the last day of their summer job. Written by Grace Smith, junior creative writing major and office assistant for the Career Center Last November, I was in my junior year of college, in a major that doesn’t have obvious career prospects, and a desire to work in a highly competitive field. That is the life of a … [Read more...] about A fun summer job AND valuable career experience? Yes, it’s possible!
Written by Amie Gant, Career Center Communication and Design Assistant, Bachelor of Science, Professional Writing. Because having good etiquette on social media can positively impact your professional development, knowing what to do and what not to do on each social media platform is crucial. Actions that are completely acceptable (or unacceptable) on Facebook, Twitter, and … [Read more...] about 12 LinkedIn etiquette tips
Written by Amie Gant, Career Center Communication and Design Assistant, Bachelor of Science, Professional Writing. image: GraphicStock If you’re like most of us, the holidays are a time to slow down and take a good, long break from our hectic schedules. However, if you’re currently searching for a job, you might consider letting the holiday season help you kick-start your … [Read more...] about Why December is a good time to job search