This is the last full week before the start of the fall semester. Many of you have finished, or are finishing, your summer internships. Others might have been taking classes, working, traveling, volunteering or doing research over the summer. Soon, you will be falling into the pattern of classes, homework and schedules filled with other…
Earn a minor in job search — Joyce’s Tip of the Week
Several years ago, I attended a conference where David Delong was the keynote speaker. Delong’s main message was that there are so many things students must learn and do in addition to their academic major to become successful employees. He made the comment that students need to earn “a minor in job search.” I started to…
Self-reflection — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
Researching companies and studying job descriptions are topics that are covered in every presentation on resume writing and interview preparation. Internet access makes finding this information extremely easy. Successful job seeking requires a second type of exploration that is equally important and often more challenging than reading websites: self-reflection. Every interviewer is trying to determine…
Professional associations — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
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…
