Written by Benjamin Thomas, Career Center Graduate Assistant, Master of Science, Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Doubt is an uncomfortable position, but certainty is an absurd one. –Voltaire Since kindergarten, education for most of us has been a very structured process. Even through high school, where we could pick our courses, electives, and activities, it was always … [Read more...] about Doubting Your Career Direction? Let Doubt Motivate You to Clarify Your Goals
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 … [Read more...] about Meet Professionals in Your Field
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….