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
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Informational Interviews: Part 1
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
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
Defining My Leadership Style
By Sarah Schreiter As a new assistant coach for a local volleyball club, I've been thinking a lot about leadership. I believe that coaching sports is one of the most challenging yet rewarding leadership experiences one can have. Despite past leadership experience, I've never coached before and I can't help but feel a little anxious. I want to be the best and most effective … [Read more...] about Defining My Leadership Style
The Importance of Understanding Organizational Culture
In school we spend a lot of time learning about culture—we learn about our own culture, about different cultures, and even about respecting any and all cultural differences. Often we learn about culture in the context of different countries, races and religions. Rarely do we hear about culture in the workplace—until now. The concept of “workplace culture” or “organizational … [Read more...] about The Importance of Understanding Organizational Culture