7 essential questions to ask in an interview

At the end of an interview, you have the opportunity to pose your carefully prepared questions to the hiring manager. Since you’re under enough pressure already, here’s a ready-made list of essential questions to ask in an interview: (careerbuilder.com)

 

By Veronica Rodriguez
Veronica Rodriguez Career Counselor-College of Business
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Biology majors – Helpful tips for career development

Now is the time, while you are in college, to start building your knowledge and experience in your areas of interest.  Below is a list of highly relevant recommendations to help you build your level of knowledge, gain experience, and …

By Tara Ryan
Tara Ryan Career Counselor, College of Sciences
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Instantly Upgrade Your Small Talk Skills!

12 Questions to Instantly Upgrade Your Small Talk Skills

Ever find yourself in a networking event where you are conversing with an individual, the conversation becomes silent, and the situation becomes uncomfortable? It is something most people, if not all, …

By Martin Saenz
Martin Saenz Career Counselor-College of Liberal and Fine Arts
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Take a step up… How do you do that in your industry area?

Have you heard of a “career ladder”? Maybe so. But I am guessing many haven’t heard of a “career lattice”. When you are curious as to what a typical path to the top of your career field might look like, …

By Karen Ivy
Karen Ivy Assistant Director-Student Services
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Should I Intern as a College Sophomore?

Internships are one of the most valuable ways for college students to gain professional experience and exposure to new industries. In fact, an internship can give you a significant leg up in a number of ways, including building your professional …

By Lorrenza Vandiver
Lorrenza Vandiver Assistant Director-Professional Development and Diversity
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When Writing Resumes, Don’t Tell Them, Show Them

There is an old adage about writing that goes something like “show, don’t tell.” The idea is that good writing shows what the author wants to communicate, and through showing lets the point communicate itself. Bad writing tells the reader …

By Abreetta Bonner
Abreetta Bonner Career Counselor, University College
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Careers for Biological sciences majors (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry)

Many undergraduate science students are unsure of the career opportunities available with a Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry degree.

The biological sciences are generally the choice “foundation” degree for a career in healthcare such a physician or physician’s assistant, dentist, veterinarian, …

By Tara Ryan
Tara Ryan Career Counselor, College of Sciences
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5 Tips for Fresh Grads Who Haven’t Found a Job Yet

One of Twitter’s coolest new features is that you can see what your friends are favoriting; a fast and easy way to see what everyone’s into or what’s happening around you. In my case, I see a lot of my …

By Veronica Rodriguez
Veronica Rodriguez Career Counselor-College of Business
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Veteran & Graduate Students Networking Mixer

Attention all Veterans/Transitioning Veterans and spouses, The UTSA University Career Center is proud to announce our fall semesters, Veteran & Graduate Students Networking Mixer. Come join us for an evening of networking with top employers at The Omni San Antonio …

By Veronica Rodriguez
Veronica Rodriguez Career Counselor-College of Business
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Petco Store-Leader-in-Training Program

Petco will be on campus September 19th from 1:30-4:30 in the HUC Ballroom

Stop by and see why caring for pets and their parents is a meaningful career— it’s been our passion for more than 50 years!

In our Store-Leader-in-Training …

By Regina Gomez
Regina Gomez Associate Director of Employer Engagement and College Relations
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