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?
Handshake — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
The time to start preparing for next month’s career fairs is NOW. Information about the Fulton Schools Spring Engineering Career Fairs at the Tempe and Polytechnic campuses, as well as Civil and Environmental and Construction Career Fairs are currently available in Handshake.
Beware of scams! Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
I want to welcome everyone back to campus and wish you a Happy New Year! It’s time to start getting ready for the spring recruiting season. Employers are currently registering for the Fulton Schools Career Fair next month. In the near future, we will be posting the schedule of career fair prep presentations and rapid…
Job/Internship Seekers’ Career Conference — Sabrina’s Career Tip of the Week
On Monday, December 17, 2018, the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering provided a unique opportunity for students to get valuable insight on the hiring process. Members of the Fulton Schools Career Center staff and distinguished guests offered vital information for both underclassmen seeking internships and soon-to-be grads applying to full-time positions. As an undergraduate…
Happy Holidays! Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
This is the time of year for celebrating. Many of you will be getting together with family and friends. Those of you who will be staying in the Valley should have opportunities to enjoy fantastic weather and special seasonal events. Personally, I love traditions. This includes continuing old ones, starting new ones and learning about those…
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
The priority for this week is final exams. Be good to yourself and let anything that can wait until next week do just that — wait until finals are over! This is the time to implement all of the study skills you’ve developed. You know what works best: studying in a group or alone, outlines,…
Almost finished — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
This is the last week of the fall semester. You are so close to the finish line (or reaching the top of the mountain, if you prefer that metaphor). All of us at the Fulton Schools Career Center are rooting for you! Keep up the hard work — it really is going to be worth…
Undergraduates: Apply to be a Fulton Schools Peer Career Coach today!
The Fulton Schools Career Center is currently accepting applications for undergraduate peer career coaches. Apply through Student Employment #46608BR. Coaches will be trained in résumé writing, interviewing, using career development resources and job search strategies. Once training is completed, coaches can take the exam to become “Certified Peer Educators.” New coaches will begin working in…
Happy Thanksgiving — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
Students, the end of the semester is almost here. Translation: lots of deadlines and final exams. Take time to relax and b-r-e-a-t-h-e over the long weekend. Take a few moments to be thankful and be sure to squeeze in time to have some fun. We will be holding a Career Conference on Monday, December 17,…
