By admin, on March 28th, 2011 Guest Author: CareerAlley
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 “It’s been a hard day’s night, and I’ve been working like a dog” – Lennon/McCartney
I never really did understand the phrase “working like a dog”. I don’t know about your dog, but mine seems to sleep most of the day (unless I’ve got something important to do, then he is bothering me). We all know that the phrase means working really hard and almost anyone I speak with tells me that they are “working like a dog”. Now if you are out of work, you should be working like a dog looking for a job. If you still have a job, your time to spend job hunting is limited so you will need to make the best of it (like reading CareerAlley). So, to help you out, today’s post is all about lists (read on).
- 93 Most Linked To Articles of Top Job Search and Career Blogs – A great list of articles from JobMob, all the more better because one of the articles is from CareerAlley. The list is organized by category (such as Job Search Strategies, Resumes, Job Interviews and more) and each category lists four or more related articles. One consolidated list with all of the categories you could want. Definitely worth spending time to read through those articles that will help you with your job search.
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By admin, on March 25th, 2011  Image: The Container Store One of the first issues of concern that I hear from new professionals is “What will I wear?” While this question may seem a bit frivolous to some, as a college student, you probably don’t own a wide (or any) selection of professional attire. You definitely want to dress appropriate to your field, without breaking the bank.
Ask around
Long before your first day of work, ask your supervisor what the expectations are for what you can and cannot wear to work. Typically, your line of work will dictate what type of attire you will need to buy. For example, if you work in the healthcare setting, you’ll likely need scrubs and comfortable footwear. If you’re working as a geology research assistant, you may be expected to own steel-toe shoes and protective outwear. If you’ll be working in certain labs, you may need to wear a hairnet. A job in finance will likely require you to own a number of suits.
There may also be some organizational or departmental policies about wearing jewelry (how and where it’s is worn), perfume, finger nail length, etc. Depending on your line of work and the organization, there may even be a manual or handbook that details this sort of information. Even if your employer tells you to wear “business attire” or “business casual”, these terms can mean different things to different employers. So, ask questions.
Continue reading Professional You – Building your wardrobe »
By admin, on March 21st, 2011 Guest Author: CareerAlley
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 “Never cut a tree down in the wintertime. Never make a negative decision in the low time. Never make your most important decisions when you are in your worst moods. Wait. Be patient. The storm will pass. The spring will come.” – Robert H. Schuller
Spring Semester? It’s January! Yeah, I know how the college semester naming convention works, but at least the Fall semester really starts in the Fall. Anyway, May, summer vacation and (for some lucky parents) Graduation are just around and it’s not too soon to either be looking for your first job after graduation or a summer intern spot. There are plenty of resources at your disposal, not the least of which is your College Recruiting Office.
Internships: Whether you are graduating this Spring or will still be a student, you should definitely consider an Internship and it is never too early to start that process:
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By admin, on March 14th, 2011  Today, we begin a new series of articles exploring the transition from college student to new professional. This series is for students starting internships, as well as new grads starting in your first professional position.
Whether interning or working full time, you understandably want to make a good impression and get your professional career started in right direction. One of the first things to keep in mind is that it takes time to learn a new position. It’s great to be excited and zealous for the work, but make sure you give yourself enough time to adjust to this new opportunity. For interns, that learning curve may only be 1-3 weeks, since your time with the organization will be relatively short. In all honesty, you’ll be in learning mode for the entire internship, but those first few weeks will be especially key. For full time employment, you’ll need at least six months, but probably closer to 12-18 months of steadily learning and observing your new surroundings.
Continue reading Professional You – An introduction to a new series »
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