Written by Kathryn Wright, Career Center Practicum Student, Marketing Graduate Assistant, and Student Affairs in Higher Education graduate student You’re proud to be a music major, and you should be. You get the thrilling opportunity to create, interpret, and inspire in ways that are reflective of your personality and tastes. But what if you are looking at applying for a … [Read more...] about Music major career readiness
How many of these can you check? I can articulate my strengths and skills confidently to employers. I am prepared to answer behavioral-based interview questions with short anecdotes. I demonstrate confidence during interviews and am able to overcome the stress and anxiety of interviewing for a job. I am aware of my body language during interviews. I am so sure … [Read more...] about Practice your interview skills with a mock interview
Meet Rachel McGrath! As a Peer Advisor in the Career Center, she helps students perfect their résumés and cover letters during walk-in hours. Thanks for making a difference, Rachel! Go Career Bears! What quote is meaningful to you and why? My favorite quote is “When they go low, we go high” by Michelle Obama. It reminds me to stay true to my values and do the right thing … [Read more...] about Career Bear of the Week
Meet Lindsey Bell, one of our returning Graduate Assistants at the Career Center. As a GA, she works specifically with students to counsel and advise them in their career paths. She administers career assessments, conducts mock interviews and résumé critiques, and co-teaches IDS 120: Exploring Majors and Careers. Thanks for your dedication, Lindsey! Go Career Bears! What … [Read more...] about Career Bear of the Week
Written by Takudzwa Chawota, Graduate Assistant with the Career Center and psychology/Industrial Organizational graduate student. This past summer I completed a 12-week internship program at Express Scripts Inc., headquartered in St Louis, MO. I came across this internship position on Glassdoor in February 2018. From the time I completed the online application, the interview … [Read more...] about Internship provides opportunity to work on challenging and meaningful projects