Checklist for How to Make Smart Use of Your Summer

By admin, on June 4th, 2009

Guest Author: Dr. Debi Yohn
Author Website: http://www.collegeworks101.com/blog/index.php

15 Ideas for Using Your Summer to Build your Resume

Do you have a college student in your house? What are their plans for this summer? Now is the time to be making summer plans so the summer is productive. Don’t kid yourself, by June, the good jobs are GONE.

Think creatively and have your student think of ways to build their resume. Use the summer to get a jump start on college course work, to have a volunteer experience, or have a work experience.

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Transferable Skills Developed On-Campus: Diversity/Cultural Awareness

By admin, on May 29th, 2009


Many valuable transferable skills can be gained through common on-campus jobs and activities. This series of articles, “Transferable Skills Developed On-Campus” highlights some common positions found on many university campuses (not an exhaustive list of campus positions). Each article will feature a different transferable skill and provide examples of resume phrases that coincide with the campus positions. (Image source)

SKILLS RELATED TO DIVERSITY AND CULTURAL AWARENESS

Library worker

  • Acted as first point of contact for community members, including toddlers, teens, business people and retirees


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Perceived Weakness

By admin, on May 27th, 2009


The interesting thing about weaknesses is that they are not all created equal. When it comes to job search, some weaknesses are truly problematic (e.g. you have no formal training, experience or skill applicable to the position to which you are applying). Then, there are perceived weaknesses that can actually turn out to be strengths. To illustrate, let’s take a look at the story of “Jenn.”

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Researching Occupations – An Introduction to the Occupational Outlook Handbook

By admin, on May 14th, 2009

If you’re in the early stages of exploring potential careers, the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) can provide valuable information that can aid in your decision-making. The following video introduces the OOH to those who may be unfamiliar with this often-overlooked resource.

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