| 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
Success in the Workplace
Leadership for Introverts
| By Ally Mueller | It is often unusual to see the words “leader” and “introvert” in the same sentence, yet an introverted leader has the ability to be incredibly successful and advantageous to his/her group or company. Because leaders are often associated with words such as “outgoing,” “powerful,” and “outspoken,” introverts can be under the false impression that their … [Read more...] about Leadership for Introverts
Why It’s Important to Have Fun in Your Career
| By Ally Mueller | While many people think that having a lucrative job in a well-established field is the most important aspect of a career, many experts disagree. Many experts and even non-experts assert that contentment with employment drastically improves the quality of one’s life, even if the job may not be the highest paying one in the field. Remember—most of you … [Read more...] about Why It’s Important to Have Fun in Your Career
Balancing Work and Life
| By Cristina Scalzo | Thanksgiving weekend, dead and finals week, and now the much anticipated winter break; we are on the cusp of finally getting the rest and sleep we need. We are free from the constant obligations of classes, exams, clubs, and homework. What makes us so desperate for these breaks is our inability to balance work, school, and our personal … [Read more...] about Balancing Work and Life
When the Phone Rings: Speaking Professionally
By Shannon Graham You would think that after two years of experience answering phones in Career Services I would not freak out a little bit every time the phone rings, but I do. I think the moment of anxiety I have has a lot to do with the fact that the only time I talk on the phone is at my job. The rest of the time I text or email, and to me that is a lot easier. … [Read more...] about When the Phone Rings: Speaking Professionally