| By Jazmyne De Witz | Are you finding classes that are related to your major boring and just cannot see your life focused around that topic? Are you feeling like you might need to change your major, but do not know what exactly to? Do not fear! It is not as scary of a process as many people think it is! The first thing you need to do is figure out what you want to change … [Read more...] about Resources for Changing Your Major
Social Media and Professionalism
| By Ally Mueller | In today’s internet age, most of you likely have more than one social media account. I personally love social media, and use Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and LinkedIn on a regular basis. While you may assume that LinkedIn is the only social media outlet that relates to professionalism, this is far from the case. Every single post, picture, or tweet … [Read more...] about Social Media and Professionalism
How to Keep Momentum in Your Job Search
| By Ally Mueller | After applying for a few jobs and not yet hearing back, it can be difficult to find the motivation to continue the lengthy and convoluted process. I know how tiring it is to update and use your LinkedIn, set up and attend those informational interviews at Starbucks, and email/follow-up with a contact for a potential job. However, it’s important to … [Read more...] about How to Keep Momentum in Your Job Search
The Hidden Job Market
| By Cristina Scalzo | Let me rock your job search world. 80% of job positions are never publicly posted or advertised. Does this fact shock you? It very well might, and that is probably because you, like most people, look for jobs and internships through public resources such as job posting sites or the newspaper. These are not bad, but they only hold about 20% of the … [Read more...] about The Hidden Job Market
Making a Positive First Impression
| By Ally Mueller | While you have probably heard the phrase “you never get a second chance to make a good first impression” more than a few times, it holds great veracity in our world today. This phrase applies to nearly all of our interactions with others, but is especially crucial in networking situations. When meeting a potential employer for the first time, for … [Read more...] about Making a Positive First Impression