50 Job Searching Tips From Recruiters

There is a lot of information out there about what to do and what not to do when researching the most effective practices of job searching. HR and Recruiting professionals can be a great source of information, given their roles …

By Sara Goede
Sara Goede Assistant Director of Career Development
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Take 2 minutes. “Power pose” before your next interview. Think we’re joking?

Listen to this TED Talk from Social Psychologist, Amy Cuddy! She shows how “power posing” — standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don’t feel confident — can affect chemical levels in the brain, and might even have an impact on …

By Karen Ivy
Karen Ivy Assistant Director-Student Services
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There’s a hidden internship market out there. Here’s how to find it.

Tips for finding internships in a not-so-traditional way.

 

By Tara Ryan
Tara Ryan Career Counselor, College of Sciences
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They Want a Resume AND a Job Application? Seriously?! (the pongo blog)

Many students ask, “If I’ve uploaded my resume, why do I have to complete the application as well?”  Should you complete the application?  Yes,  always complete what is being requested of you.  Remember, if they are asking you should answer. …

By Veronica Rodriguez
Veronica Rodriguez Career Counselor-College of Business
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Success in the New Economy

Want to learn how to gain a competitive advantage? This video highlights the importance of not focusing too much on the exact degree you are pursuing but also adding relevant experience (internships, leadership roles, part-time jobs, volunteering, etc.) and technical …

By Heidi Sawyer
Heidi Sawyer Associate Director of Career Development and College Relations
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Interested in Graduate School? Tips on How To Ace Your Grad School Interview!

Most Universities require an interview for admission into Graduate School.
Here are some tips to help you prepare and ace the interview!
Link to full article: http://college.usatoday.com/2015/02/20/how-to-ace-your-grad-school-interview/

Also, use Handshake to make an appointment with your Career Counselor for Graduate or …

By Martin Saenz
Martin Saenz Career Counselor-College of Liberal and Fine Arts
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Tips for Finding a Summer Internship

 

A career-related summer internship can help you gain valuable skills and experience which will give you a competitive advantage in today’s job market.   Most employers prefer to hire college graduates that possess related work experience.  The good news is that many …

By Tara Ryan
Tara Ryan Career Counselor, College of Sciences
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Think BIG. Like the whole, wide world.

Want to know what a good resume in Argentina might look like? Who are the top employers in France? What opportunities might you have in Turkey?

The University Career Center has a wonderful resource called GoingGlobal under “Resources” on your

By Karen Ivy
Karen Ivy Assistant Director-Student Services
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How to Ace Your Next Telephone Interview

Employers are increasingly opting for a telephone interview to screen potential new hires.  Check out these 6 steps to help you make a great first impression in a phone interview! http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2017/04/18/telephone-interview-ace-first-impression/

By Sara Goede
Sara Goede Assistant Director of Career Development
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8 Tips for New Social Work Interns

Sharon Young wrote such an insightful article for Social Work majors, and specifically for those who are going into being a social work intern. Click here to check out all of the tips and tricks she gives to Social Work …

By Dionne Davila
Dionne Davila Assistant Director of Career Development
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