We’re all quite special (or at least we tell ourselves we are), and we want employers to know. The tough part about that is we’re all different, and yet we have to use the same tools to convey our unique personalities to employers. The other day Bree told us what she’s doing to get noticed [...]
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Trying to stand out in this economy…not easy
Posted in CBcampus Ambassadors, College Jobs, First Job, Interviews, Resumes & Cover Letters, tagged CBcampus Ambassadors, cover letter, job search advice, résumé on April 16, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Overcoming your career fear (Part I)
Posted in College Jobs, Interviews, Jobs for College Students, tagged College Jobs, Jobs for College Students, jobs for college workers on November 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
With all of the economic challenges we’ve been hearing about on the news, it’s clear that searching for a new job is trickier than it was before.
And the statistics are indicating that there are fewer jobs to go around. Jobs that might previously have been the domain of new graduates entering the job force are [...]
Keeping it real (and professional)
Posted in First Job, Interviews, Resumes & Cover Letters, tagged business correspondence, cover letter, interviewing on July 30, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Searching for a job can be hard work. There are many factors to think about and consider as you launch your job search. Experience and education are two critical aspects that every employer will look at.
But those same companies will also analyze you in more subtle ways. How do you interact with people? Do your [...]
Job Buffet
Posted in Interviews, tagged Add new tag, Interviews on April 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
One of the more fun aspects of job hunting – and I promise it can have enjoyable moments – is that you get to see some new things you might’ve never thought about before. The offices tucked away in buildings you always pass but never go into, the positions you didn’t know existed, the people [...]
Have a cultured job hunt.
Posted in First Job, Interviews on April 4, 2008 | 2 Comments »
When you’re looking for a job, you really don’t want to think about anything other than “Can I find a job that I’ll love and that will let me pay the bills?” And while those are two very – if not the most – important questions you should ask yourself, you also need to think [...]
More Interview Tips
Posted in Interviews on March 19, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Some universities teach students how to go on a job interview, but chances are these are small lessons and not thorough walk-throughs. I’m not saying interviews are impossible rocket-science-like obstacles, but they’re tricky.
Job hunting is a definite give-and-take for both employers and job seekers. You want the job, they want you to want the job, [...]
A Questionnaire for Job Hunters
Posted in First Job, Interviews on February 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Why would you choose to accept or reject a job offer?
Why would you even apply to a particular company in the first place?
These basic questions can help direct your job search. Although you might not have thought to ask yourself these questions, you should know the answer before you begin sending out résumés.
Why?
If you’re anything [...]
No thank you? No job.
Posted in Interviews on June 20, 2007 | 2 Comments »
I might seem like I reference my mother a lot in this blog, but sometimes I can’t help it – she gave me some great advice when I was growing up that has gotten me a long way in life – especially in the work force.
The “great advice” I’m referring to this time? Saying [...]
