Career Q&A: How to Make Your Resume Stand Out in a Crowd
Q: I’ve been applying for jobs since September and have not been called for a single interview. I’ve taken my resume to Career Services for a review and some tips, but still nothing. How can I make my resume stand out in a crowd? A: You’ve taken the right first step, which is having an […]
Free “extra help” for your job hunt: Forte Foundation Virtual Campus
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, I’m sure it won’t surprise you that I was the kind of student who went to “extra help” sessions after class. I wanted to take advantage of every opportunity to do well and get a good grade. This was especially true in classes like Calculus, where […]
What Does Your Voice Mail Greeting Say About You?
I spent this weekend speaking at the National Conference on Student Leadership in Atlanta, where I met some incredibly talented and interesting student leaders. In one workshop, we spent some time on the topic of voice mail greetings — what to do, and perhaps more importantly, what not to do. In today’s super-busy world, callers […]