Written by Nii Kpakpo Abrahams, Career Center Peer Advisor, Bachelor of Science in Communication—Ethical Leadership, and soon-to-be Graduate Student in Communication Nelson Mandela once asserted, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Within one week, the pinnacle goal of my life since I was in kindergarten will have been … [Read more...] about Nii’s Nuggets of Wisdom
Each episode of HGTV’s show, House Hunters International, shows an individual or entire family moving halfway across the world to some exotic destination. Sometimes this move is a dream-come-true, sometimes it’s stress inducing, but always it brings unexpected challenges. Many new college graduates will be relocating to begin new careers, and whether they’re moving to … [Read more...] about Considering Relocating to Another City? Preparation Is Key
Linda (not her real name) graduates at the end of the semester, and she’s feeling excited, stressed, anxious, hopeful, and scared. With papers to write, tests to study for, a presentation to give, and projects to complete, she has trouble concentrating on her job search. Feeling overwhelmed is understandable, so the first thing that Linda needs to do is to create a plan. … [Read more...] about The Overwhelmed Student’s Quick Guide to Creating a Job Search Plan
Written by Benjamin Thomas, Employer Relations Graduate Assistant, Career Center We all have heard those great stories, those motivational speeches, or hilarious anecdotes. Story-telling is a great way to relate an event or to communicate an idea. A job interview, however, is a very common, and sometimes unexpected, reason for telling a story. Picture it: You’re in a … [Read more...] about Interviewing: Tell Me About a Time….
Written by Marilee Teasley, Career Counseling Graduate Assistant, Career Center I was recently at a conference for academic advisors, and one particular session that was packed was called #Advising@YourSchool. It focused on ways that academic advisors can better understand and communicate with their students. A new idea surfaced that created a buzz in the room—advisors … [Read more...] about #CareerBrandingProbz