By Cristina Scalzo Once you have made connections with professionals, one way to make the most of those connections is through informational interviews. My freshman year, I was required for my Nursing 101 class to conduct an informational interview with two different nurses. The nurses I connected with did not live in the Portland area and so we did our interview sessions over … [Read more...] about Informational Interviews: Part 1
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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
What to Do if You’re the New Face in Town
Remember back in high school when the “new kid” came to town and their arrival seemed to have everybody talking? People wanted to know their story—where they came from, what they’re doing, who they are, etc. It seems that even now, when you start a new job, volunteer experience or internship, it’s pretty safe to say you’ll get a few looks and hear some of that same old “new … [Read more...] about What to Do if You’re the New Face in Town
“Never Eat Alone” by Keith Ferrazzi
By Janelle In his book “Never Eat Alone”, Keith Ferrazzi offers advice on how to build and utilize meaningful networks and relationships with others. Ferrazzi grew up under the care of a lower-middle class family and applied his networking power and prowess to work his way up to Yale, a Harvard M.B.A., and more than a few top executive job positions. Throughout the book he … [Read more...] about “Never Eat Alone” by Keith Ferrazzi