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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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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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Music major career readiness

April 24, 2019 by

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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

Filed Under: Arts, Career Planning, career readiness, Resume Tagged With: arts, career planning, job search, Music Major, resume, Skills

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Get your résumé reviewed at Résumé Madness

January 31, 2017 by Valerie Turner

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Want some constructive feedback on your resume? Bring a printout of your resume to one of the Career Center’s Resume Madness events to get a free review. Need some tips and handouts to create a resume? You can get that, too. Resume Madness is organized by college, but all majors and all academic levels may come to any of the following dates and locations: College of Arts … [Read more...] about Get your résumé reviewed at Résumé Madness

Filed Under: career readiness, Resume Tagged With: Career Center, resume, resume review

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