| By Maddy Gonzalez | A great way to connect with professionals and your peers in a professional environment is to create a LinkedIn account. LinkedIn allows its users to easily network with potential employers and to essentially display users’ resumes online. Creating a LinkedIn account is not complicated, but there are a few Do’s and Don’ts one should be aware of when … [Read more...] about Your LinkedIn Profile: Do’s and Don’ts
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So You’ve Done the Informational Interview – Now What?
| By Nora Fogarty | First of all, congratulations! You survived an informational interview, and you’re just that much closer to setting up connections that might someday serve you well in finding a job you love and find fulfilling. The question is, what do you do now? The most important thing to do after your informational interview is to send a thank-you note. Don’t … [Read more...] about So You’ve Done the Informational Interview – Now What?
Career Prep: Take That First Step Now
| By Ally Mueller | Many students embarking on their junior or senior year of college, or even those who have recently graduated, often feel as if they should have begun the job search process sooner. Nevertheless, it is never too late to lay a strong foundation for finding a job in your field of interest. In fact, simply making a phone call, using your network, and … [Read more...] about Career Prep: Take That First Step Now
Networking: Know Who You Know!
By Cristina Scalzo The other day, my aunt called and woke me up at ten in the morning. She was in the Portland area and was wondering if I was interested in going on a walk. I groggily said yes even though I knew I had a million things to do to prepare for finals. This walk turned out to be a 5 mile speed walk/life update session. It also turned out to be a casual interview … [Read more...] about Networking: Know Who You Know!
Informational Interviews: Part 2
By Cristina Scalzo Continued from Informational Interviews: Part 1. You are walking around campus, and you see that person you met last weekend through a mutual friend. The question inevitably runs through your head as you awkwardly walk by: “Should I say hi? Do they even remember me?” You begin to sweat as you weakly make eye contact and whisper “Hi.” This awkward … [Read more...] about Informational Interviews: Part 2