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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?
October
The not-by-sight journey
Cover letters: sample introductory paragraphs
Cover letter tips
‘60’s flashback
Another resource for choosing a major
Upper class-person advice on first year stress
Freshmen advice
Tips on working a job fair--to the max
Treasure hunting at your local job fair
The internet and your job search
Moving into new territory: differentiating resume writing from academic prose
Freshman advice from a sophomore who survived the the first year
September
Where it starts: career research
The nitty gritty of choosing a major
Who cares about a college major?
Keeping the “same-old same-old” interesting
Top liberal arts skills
How to talk to anyone: ice breaker tip #1
Job seaching over the long haul--reader’s comment
Advice to Freshmen from a Senior
Reader’s Question: how to handle a dismissal
Back after break
August
Real life lessons--job loss
Informational Interviews at your fingertips
Cover Letter Hints
Think you can’t get there from here?
What do you talk about with a career counselor?
Demystifying a visit to a career counselor
Questions to ask in an interview
Email--small stuff/big consequences
Streeeetched ouuuuutttt--Looking over the long haul
Persistence Pays
Glad Grads
Sad Grads
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What’s it like to be a…Marketing Specialist?
What’s it like to be a ____? (series intro)
Networking 101
The Buzz About Strengths
How to communicate strengths to your boss
Getting back in gear…
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
Thoughts for Parents from the Director
Choosing a Major--Initial Thoughts
Aunt Bonnie Returns
Is the degree worth it?
Readers Question: Should I go to law school?
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