Class of 2009’s Most Wanted List: Who’s HiringTop 10 majors and what type of employers are hiring them.
Co-curricular Activities: Your Resume Stimulus PlanDevelop leadership, time management, teamwork, interpersonal, communication, and other skills employers value when making hiring choices.
20 Places to Get Experience for Your ResumeExperience is not limited to paid employment. It can include co-curricular activities or accomplishments that demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Add a Competitive Edge to Your ResumeMany colleges and universities have been accredited to award degrees. However, fewer than half have secured accreditation status for the business degree program or entire school of business.
How You Fit Into the Tight Job MarketThis fall’s turmoil in the economy has had a devastating impact on the job market. The same number of or fewer opportunities are expected for the Class of 2009. Which graduates are in demand? How can you make yourself the most attractive job candidate in the group being interviewed? And, what can you do if you don’t get an offer from your first- or second-choice employer?
Make Your Cover Letter Count in a Competitive Job MarketRecruiters say that cover letters are still a necessary part of getting that interview. Follow this fomula and personalize it to match your cover letter to the job posting and get the interview.
Developing an Internship State of MindAdopt the “internship state of mind, ” a key attitude that will help you translate your experiences—clubs, social organizations, jobs, volunteer work, leadership, cultural activities—into valuable, career related opportunities that will rival a formal internship for career value when noted on your resume and discussed in an interview
Mock Interview RubricA rubric to help you prepare for first impressions: appearance, interviewing skills, and your closing at an interview.
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