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Evaluating your job offer — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
It’s getting to be the time of the semester when soon-to-be-graduates will be receiving job offers. Recipients are typically thrilled to see that their job search might actually be over. Yet, the serious document, which sometimes contains unfamiliar terminology, often causes anxiety. Students wonder what should they ask, say or do, before they sign and…
What is most important? Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
Do you know the difference between skills and attributes? Several of my columns have mentioned or discussed the importance of being able to identify, articulate and demonstrate your skills and accomplishments in terms that are of interest to employers.
Spring break — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
Spring break! This is a time for Fulton Schools students to relax, catch up on sleep, travel, spend time with friends — and get ready for the challenging, busy, often stressful end of the semester that is quickly approaching. Make this week a time to do things you enjoy with some time to get organized…
Job seeking after the career fair — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
The Fulton Schools Spring Career Fair is history. That does not mean recruiting season is over!
Interview questions — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
Many of the companies attending the Fulton Schools Career Fair on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will be conducting on-campus interviews at the end of the week. It is impossible to over-prepare for an interview! In addition to knowing about the company, the position, and the industry you really need to do some serious introspection so…
What employers are seeking — Joyce’s career tip of the week
The Fulton Schools Spring Career Fair will be taking place next week! By the end of this week, you should have had your résumé reviewed and printed. Your professional attire should be ready to wear. You have looked over the employers who are coming and you are making lists and planning strategies to meet them.
Resume Tips — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
With the Fulton Schools Career Fairs quickly approaching, Peer Career Coaches have been busy meeting with students and reviewing résumés. They have put together a list of tips based on the recommendations they give most often:
Networking — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
Last week, Polytechnic campus students learned networking techniques and strategies from Toni Cortright, University Relations Manager at Quicken Loans. The event was hosted by Career and Professional Development Services, The Polytechnic School and the Fulton Schools Career Center. Toni assured students who might be nervous or apprehensive about the idea of networking that they had…
LinkedIn — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
Do you have a LinkedIn account? Most of the students I meet tell me that they have a LinkedIn account; however, many of them admit that they really don’t use it. Is learning to use LinkedIn effectively worth your time?
