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?
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…
