Last week, I spent three days in Houston, Texas, attending the annual conference of my professional organization, the National Career Development Association. Professional organizations provide their members with opportunities for networking and learning from other professionals as well as the latest information on research, trends and resources. Personally, I love attending workshops given by the…
Summer activities — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
I hope that all of you are finding summer to be a less hectic and more relaxed season than the fall and spring semesters. Whether you are taking classes, working at internships, doing research, traveling or volunteering, you probably have more free time and fewer demands than you do during the school year. This is…
Are you still looking? Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
Are you someone who has been diligently applying for internships or jobs without any positive results? If so, let’s step back and see if we can identify and solve the problem.
Advice from professionals — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
Last week, the Fulton Schools Career Center hosted our Spring 2019 Career Conference. During the event, a panel of employers and recent Fulton Schools alumni spoke about transition — going from a student to an intern or to a new professional employee. Students heard from the employers about the things that made workers successful –…
Starting your internship — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
Many Fulton Schools students are currently getting ready to begin their summer internships and research positions locally, across the country and even internationally. I would like to use this column to offer a few suggestions for success.
Congratulations! Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
Congratulations to all of our Fulton Schools graduates! Enjoy the celebrations this week. You have worked hard over the last several years. You deserve all of the fanfare, recognition and fun. Best wishes to all as you begin you professional careers. We hope that you will stay connected and come back to join us in…
Final exams — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
This is the week to complete all of the hard work you’ve been doing since January. You know the drill: Get enough sleep. Eat healthy meals. Take some time to relax. Your efforts will be rewarded. All of us at the Fulton Schools Career Center are rooting for you! Joyce Donahue is a Certified…
Inspiration — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
This is the last week of the semester. I know how busy (and stressed) you are. It’s one assignment and/or project after another with deadlines getting closer and closer. I reached out for help to compose the “career tip” for this week. I hope that you find encouragement from the following motivational quotes.
Communication skills — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
Effective communication is one of the top skills sought by college recruiters. During the hiring process, the applicant’s oral, written, non-verbal and cross-cultural communication are assessed. The ability to listen well and to engage in reflective or active listening is also important.
Handshake and LinkedIn can help you — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
Approaching the end of the semester is always a busy time of the year for Fulton Schools students. There are projects, tests and presentations. Final exams are only a few weeks away and life might get stressful. If you have not yet secured a job after graduation or a summer internship, spending time on a…
