Written by Christina B '18 The worst part about summer jobs are that they’re a pain to find. For most entry-level positions I’ve come across, no one wants to hire someone that has to be trained, only for them to quit in three months. Completely understandable when you think about it, right? That leaves the usual summer jobs: camp counselor, life guard, baby sitter, maybe a … [Read more...] about Summertime Networking
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Power of the Thank You Card
Written by Christina B, English '18 Growing up, my mother would throw me a birthday party every year in our garage. Twenty plus children running around, playing games and eating snacks; it was amazing. Towards the end of the party, when we were stuffed full of cake and ice cream, my friends formed a circle and watched me open presents. I remember Mom exclaiming “Oh, what a … [Read more...] about Power of the Thank You Card
Welcome Back! Head Over to Drop-In Hours at the Career Center!
Written by Christina B, English '18 Welcome back Pilots! It’s Spring semester, back bigger and better than ever. While seniors may be freakin’ out about graduation and the rest of campus gearing up for summer internships and jobs, let us offer some solace in that upcoming storm. Career Center Drop-In Hours! Monday-Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 PM and Thursday-Friday 10:00 am- … [Read more...] about Welcome Back! Head Over to Drop-In Hours at the Career Center!
Go Forth and Network
By: Audrey Fancher, Career Center Program Assistant We get it---networking sounds intimidating. But when you think of it as simply connecting with people, that sounds more doable, right? Informational interviews are a fantastic way to explore potential careers and connect with professionals, which you can read about here. But there are other ways to network, too!* Check out … [Read more...] about Go Forth and Network
Career Hack: Informational Interviews
Written by: Audrey Fancher, Career Center Program Assistant Making the leap from in-class learning to real-world application can feel like a big, overwhelming step. If you haven't had "real world experience" as a [fill-in-the-blank occupation], how do you know if said career option might be a good fit for you?? Internships are one way to explore potential careers. You apply … [Read more...] about Career Hack: Informational Interviews