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Career Connections Newsletter • February 2010 Career Topic of the Month: Job Fairs Career Topic of the Month: Job Fairs
Now that second semester is in full swing and many students are anticipating walking across that big stage in May, it is time to start preparing, if you haven't already, to search for a job. This also applies to any non-seniors interested in either a job or potentially an internship. With February brings many opportunities through Career Services to get your foot in the door, start networking, and handing out your resume. Listed on the bottom of this newsletter, you will find some great upcoming events. The reason job fairs are so efficient is because of the amount of employers in one spot; they are coming to YOU! All you have to do is dress for success, bring your application materials, prepare your 60 second commercial, and practice your firm handshake. return to topCareer Resource of the Month:How to Prepare for a Job Fair
Additional Job Fair Prep Resources: Making the Most of a Career Fair The 3 Types of Job Fair Interviews The Absolutely Critical Last Step of the Job Fair Spotlight on Success: SNC Alumni Profile Jeremy Doughty, International Studies, 2005 Click here to learn about the work experience and career path of this successful SNC alum. Check out our growing list of Alumni Profiles to learn more about their career paths, experience and to envision what you can do with a degree from St. Norbert College. Career Tip of the Month: What Not to Wear When talking about job searching, you hear a lot about first impressions. Let's face it: we all make them, and so will employers. If they are going to be hiring someone they will be working with for 40 hours a week, they want to be sure they are a good fit for the company not strictly by their skills, but by their professionalism as well. What you wear to your interview, a job fair, and so forth is a big indicator to the employer of your personality and professionalism. Are your pants wrinkled? Do piercings cover your face? Is there a run in your nylons? Are you wearing a sports-themed tie? All of the above are red flags to the employer. You want to be remembered by what you say, not by what you wear. Check out this article on what NOT to wear during an interview. On the flip side, you can find some extremely helpful tips here: http://www.snc.edu/career/docs/dress.pdf. Happy shopping!Financial Literacy Tip of the Month: Assessing Job Offers
Salaries are important, but they don't give the whole
picture. In an expensive city, your salary won't go as far. It's therefore
important to know the cost of living in the city where you'll work. Say you
earn a salary of $30,000. This $30,000 will go farther in some cities than in
others. This is because basic living expenses are higher in some cities than in
others. Internship of the Month: Facebook Marketing Intern Why intern? Internships are a great opportunity to apply classroom theory to real life work and to acquire experience to make yourself more marketable for future employment. It can also be one way to "test" your chosen career area to determine if it is a good fit for you. PMI Entertainment Group, Facebook Marketing Intern, Green Bay, WI
For more information on this internship and to search for additional internships, please login to Career Connections.
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 7:00-8:00 p.m. - Resume/Cover Letter Workshop,
Mulva 218 To register for a workshop, login to Career Connections and click on Career Events. |
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Career Services Phone: (920) 403-3040 |
