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
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
Written by Amie Case, Career Center Communication and Design Assistant, Bachelor of Science, Professional Writing. Need an easy way to keep track of all your professional and career-related accomplishments? It's easy! Start a brag folder (also called a sunshine folder, I-love-me file, or master list). A brag folder is a great way to remember details from your … [Read more...] about Building your professional accomplishments folder
Written by Amie Gant, Career Center Communication and Design Assistant, Bachelor of Science, Professional Writing. According to Job Outlook 2016 by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), leadership is currently the most desirable attribute that employers look for in potential candidates. While there are traditional and non-traditional students … [Read more...] about Everyday tips for the aspiring leader