By admin, on February 28th, 2009
(I originally posted these tips on Twitter. @sweetcareers)
- If you need to write a term paper, look for ways to write on a topic related to your field or industry, even in unrelated classes.
- Try to identify, early in college, the type of writing expected in your field. Get samples of this type of writing.
- I like this idea – one writing professor I know has students interview professionals in their fields of interest to find out what type of writing is required – it can vary greatly from field to field and from industry to industry.
- While a student, keep a file of writing samples from courses.
By admin, on February 28th, 2009
In this weekly segment, I post 7 career articles that caught my eye over the past week – articles I think are worth your attention.
Career Interrupted? A Note to Gen Y on Surviving the Job Market
Marla Gottschalk offer practical advice to new professionals and job seekers for navigating a difficult job market.
Continue reading Around the Web in 7 Days: 2-27-09 »
By admin, on February 26th, 2009
You hear it over and over – in fact, you’ve heard me say it – TAILOR YOUR RESUME, but how do you decide what experiences are relevant to a given employer? In this video tutorial, I demonstrate a technique I’ve used for nearly 10 years to help job seekers take an objective look at their own resumes. This tutorial is especially for college students and recent graduates, but professionals and career counselors may also find the technique useful.
Continue reading Tailoring Your Resume – An objective approach: Video tutorial for college students and recent grads »
By admin, on February 24th, 2009
It can sometimes be challenging to come up with ways to describe your accomplishments, especially those from academic settings. Here are a handful of resume phrases that Sociology majors may find useful:
Continue reading Resume Phrases – Sociology »
