If you’re a graduating senior or even if you’re looking for a seasonal part-time job, you may feel like the economy has doomed you to fail. This is NOT true! Using the tough economy as an excuse is just that, an excuse. Yes, getting a job in these tough economic times is more difficult, BUT not impossible. Success is possible but it’s important to be on top of your game and have all of your loose ends tied up before you begin to apply for jobs. This means many things:
Practicing your interviewing techniques or participating in a mock interview to make sure that you are speaking effectively about your skills and experiences.
Preparing to NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK with everyone you know. Know how to talk about yourself and what to ask others.
Gathering information about people who could possibly serve as references for you and provide them with all of your job hunting information (i.e. resume, cover letter, job description, etc.).
Purchasing an affordable suit (that is appropriate for your field) to wear to every interview.
Changing all of your outgoing voicemails and names in your emails to something professional-sounding.
These are just a few things you should consider doing in order to increase your chances of getting a job. However, you’ll want to go above and beyond to really set yourself apart. Let us help you do just that! Stop in or call Career Services (920) 403-3040 in order to make an appointment with Jerry or Mandy.
Toward the end of the semester keeping yourself motivated to study can be a task all in itself, but hang in there; you’re almost done! Knowing some additional tips for studying may help you to maintain motivation through your final exams. Below is a short list of tips you can use to help you study.
Abbie Daigle, Philosophy, 2002 St. Francis Inn Volunteer, Philadelphia, PA
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Career Tip of the Month: Do's and Don'ts of Job Hunting
Knowing exactly what to do when job hunting can be difficult, especially
during a recession, but DON'T worry and DO come see us in Career Services!
Below are a few do's and don'ts in regards to job hunting.
Don't expect to get a job immediately and without
hard work.
Don't rely on only one method of job hunting; vary
your approaches to finding a job.
Don't get discouraged.
Don't give up!
Do tailor your resume to each position and employer.
Do network even when your job hunting. It's all about who you
know.
Financial Literacy Tip of the Month: Planning a Trip Over Break?
You
may need a break from all the hard work you've put into preparing and job
hunting. However, if you would like to
go on a trip over Christmas or spring break during college, you need to plan
for it. Figure out whether you can realistically afford a trip, and then make a
plan for achieving your goal.
Find
out what the trip will realistically cost for transportation (airfare, train,
gas), lodging, meals, entertainment, and other expenses, such as ski lift
tickets.
Calculate
if you have enough money. If not, can you cut expenses and save what you need
between now and spring break? If you're unsure, try writing down everything you
spend money on right now and identifying whether each one is a need or a want.
Refer to Identifying needs vs. wants to help you with this process.
Internship of the Month: Information Systems Customer Support 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.
Schreiber Foods, Inc.,Information Systems Customer Support Intern, Green Bay, WI
Position Description: This area is responsible for the Help Desk, Data Center, Hardware, Change Management, Security Administration, and Asset Management functions. For the right candidate, learning opportunities can be available in a combination of these areas. You will have the chance to build your knowledge level while working in a fast paced business environment.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will currently be a student pursuing a 2 or 4 year degree in Information Technology.
Contact: To learn more about Schreiber Foods, please visit our Web site at http://www.schreiberfoods.com. If you're interested in joining a growing, team-oriented organization of more than 5,000 partners, please apply today through the links provided on this site or by visiting the Schreiber Foods careers site at https://careers.schreiberfoods.com.
For more information on this internship and to search for additional internships, please login to Career Connections.
