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The résumé should tell your story

March 29, 2021 by Valerie Turner

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Written by Todd Euglow, Career Resources Specialist, Career Center Have you ever found yourself working on your résumé and thinking “What did I actually do in that last job?” or “Wow, just listing that I waited tables doesn’t sound impressive at all”? One of the biggest mistakes that job seekers make when updating their résumé is approaching the process without giving … [Read more...] about The résumé should tell your story

Filed Under: career readiness, Resume Tagged With: accomplishment statement, resume, Skills

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What you need to know to prepare for the coming virtual career fairs

February 1, 2021 by Valerie Turner

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Written by Madison Vickers, Career Center Graduate Assistant The Career Fairs are coming, and you may be wondering what to expect since they are virtual this year. Have no fear, though. This article should ease your worries and give you exactly what you need to know to best prepare. Career fairs Business Career Fair Tuesday, February 9; 9 am – 1 pm Marketing, … [Read more...] about What you need to know to prepare for the coming virtual career fairs

Filed Under: Resume Tagged With: Career fairs, careers, Handshake, virtual career fair, virtual interviewing

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How to maximize your career development during COVID-19

April 13, 2020 by Valerie Turner

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by Katharine Marianacci In this strange and uncertain situation, you might find yourself with less structure to your days and more time on your hands. Classes have gone remote, campus events and activities cancelled, and in-person social interactions drastically decreased. During these times, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and debilitated by all the changes… or to view this … [Read more...] about How to maximize your career development during COVID-19

Filed Under: career readiness, Interviewing, Networking, Resume Tagged With: Career Center, COVID-19, LinkedIn, network, resume, virtual interviewing

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Part of a team: An interview with Willie Drake, Merchandise Data Analyst Intern with O’Reilly Auto Parts

October 28, 2019 by Valerie Turner

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“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 … [Read more...] about Part of a team: An interview with Willie Drake, Merchandise Data Analyst Intern with O’Reilly Auto Parts

Filed Under: career readiness, Internships, Professionalism, Resume Tagged With: Career Center, employer, intern, internship, interviewing, Professionalism, resume

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Arts and Letters Career Studio+Expo

August 29, 2019 by

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The Arts & Letters Career Studio + Expo is a conference-style event where students in the College of Arts & Letters can attend panel and workshop presentations; get their resumes reviewed; network with alumni and employers; gather information on career readiness; get help with setting up their Handshake profiles; and have their headshots taken for LinkedIn profile, … [Read more...] about Arts and Letters Career Studio+Expo

Filed Under: Arts, career readiness, Events, Networking, Professionalism, Resume Tagged With: Career fairs

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