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Connecting on Linkedin
How do I look? An Interview Checklist
February
doomed by lack of a CAP
Acing the Phone Interview
What’s it like to be a…..missionary—with an engineering background?
January
What’s it like to be a….defense consultant?
2011
November
The Fine Art of Small Talk
June
Grads Delaying Job Searches
2009
July
What’s it like to be a…..Systems Architect/Sr Consulting Engineer?
June
What’s it like to be a…Small Business Owner?
What’s it like to be a…..Special Education Pre-School Teacher?
What’s it like to be a….TV News Reporter?
May
What’s it like to be a…..Christian high school principal?
What’s it like to be an….architect/business professor?
What’s it like to be a….Social Work Professor?
What’s it like to be a….Physician’s Assistant?
What’s it like to be an…Assistant Dean of Residence Life?
February
Job Fair Top 10’s
Successful networking example
Persistence Pays Off
Tweaking Your Resume Content
10 Second Rule
New Series: Job Search Tip of the Day
What’s it like to be a…Librarian?
What’s it like to be a…Dean of Students?
2008
December
Top Ten Career Things To Do Over Christmas Break
November
What’s it like to be a….Registered Nurse?
What’s it like to be a….Lab Coordinator?
What’s it like to be a….social worker?
What’s it like to be a…Senior Art Director?
What’s it like to be a….Business and Estate Planning Attorney?
What’s it like to be a….financial advisor?
What’s it like to be a….Registered Dietitian?
What’s it like to be an….ELS Instructor/Academic Counselor?
October
What’s it like to be a….Orthotist?
What’s it like to be an…Occupational Therapist?
What’s it like to be an…Accountant?
September
What’s it like to be a….Retail Manager?
What’s it like to be a…Horticulture Therapy Program Manager?
What’s it like to be a…Personal Trainer?
What’s it like to be a…Human Relations/Labor Relations Manager?
What’s it like to be a….School Social Worker?
What’s it like to be a ...Water Treatment Engineer?
August
What’s it like to be an ....Independent Consultant?
What’s it like to be a ....Director of Curriculum and Instruction?
What’s it like to be a….Tax Preparer?
What’s it like to be a…Pre-school Teacher?
July
What’s it like to be a….News Reporter?
What’s it like to be an….Interior Design Assistant?
What’s it like to be a ...Senior Architect?
What’s it like to be a .....Curator of Archives?
What’s it like to be a…Marketing Specialist?
What’s it like to be a ____? (series intro)
June
Networking 101
April
The Buzz About Strengths
How to communicate strengths to your boss
Getting back in gear…
2007
September
Job Fairs: Looking Good on Less
Job Fairs 101
Major Selection: a long distance view
Job Search Traps: What To Do With a History Major
July
Thoughts for Parents from the Director
Choosing a Major—Initial Thoughts
Aunt Bonnie Returns
2006
September
Is the degree worth it?
April
Readers Question: Should I go to law school?
Take the quiz before you get the box
Resume Objectives—real life examples
Job Fair Insights: From the mouth of a recruiter
Random questions about resumes
Getting the most out of your references
March
It’s spring. Do you know where your job search is?
Would You Steal This Job….
When to use resume and cover letter templates…
What to do after graduation….
Marketing yourself…yuck
February
Keep an open mind about hiring sectors
Do I know that person any more? Keeping references fresh….
The Importance of Being Early…
Grad school glories, an alternative point of view
Hiring for attitude….
MySpace…not just for kids
Xanga and Facebook aficionados: Beware of what you post…
Readers Question: What should I do about my tattoo?
January
Interview Don’ts
New Years, Aunt Bonnie style….
2005
December
Christmas break thoughts…
Passion
Talking turkey at Christmas time….or, some thoughts for parents
November
What you don’t need to know first
Key liberal arts skill hits media coverage
Alternative careers for teachers
Reader’s question on resumes
Recruiting Trends survey released
What to do when the interview goes sour
Readers’ questions on interviewing
Both sides of the fence: real life interview tips from an experienced student
Crucial conversations
Employer comment on choosing a major….
Can career counselors wave magic wands?
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