October and November are busy months that include many deadlines for scholarship applicants. Not to mention, November is National Scholarship Month. Make sure you do not miss out on prime Fall scholarship opportunities! When you are drafting essays or completing scholarship forms, ask a trusted friend, career counselor, advisor, teacher or advanced student to review your work. Chances are high after looking at it for so long, you may naturally miss typos or sentences in need of clarification. Your school's councilors and career center is a great resource to guide you in the right … [Read more...]
Resume Tweaks That Will Put You On Top
Ah the resume. It’s a single sheet of paper that can single-handedly undermine, or land you your dream job. In many cases the resume is all that an employer will know about you prior to the hoped-for interview. When this document whether printed or digital (via Linkedin, indeed.com, Monster.com, etc.) is the only thing your potential future employer has on you, the real and seemingly elusive goal is to stand out. Here are some tricks-of-the-trade gathered by consulting with hiring experts, scouring various forums, and of course a little firsthand experience. How to make your resume a stand out … [Read more...]
Get Your Dream Job: Ace your Next Job Interview
The economy is in recovery mode and the job market is tough for everyone from new graduates to seasoned experts. Tons of qualified people are all out interviewing for the same desirable positions. The U.S. unemployment rate for 2012 was at an average 7.8 percent with 12.2 million people out of work. That average has gone down to about 5.82 in 2014 but is still relatively high compared to before the recession. A great interview is an essential asset to rope in your ideal career. Here are some quick and easy tips that will make you an appealing job candidate. Dress like a … [Read more...]
Stand Out in Your Interview
In light of this week’s topic of preparation, which is also the 4th ingredient the new book "Ingredients of Outliers," I am going to talk job interviews. Here are a few tips to prepare you to nail your job interview. 1) Work your social media — Not only should your social media be clean and clear of anything derogatory (like vulgar language of any sort and that drunken picture of your sister’s wedding that you don't remember taking), you can also use social media to do research on the company that you want to work for. It is impressive when a potential employee knows something about the … [Read more...]