Like many Arizonans, I watched the memorials and listened to numerous tributes to Arizona Senator John McCain. It was emotional to watch his family and hear the stories of his life told by his closest friends. I was especially moved by the words of former Vice President, Joe Biden:
Be prepared! Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
Successful performance is the result of 90 percent preparation and 10 percent flawless execution. I’ve written this sentence in many of my columns over the years. Preparation is absolutely critical in career planning and searching for internships and jobs. The process is complicated. There are things to learn about yourself, the choices you can make…
It’s résumé season! Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
You have just about a month to get your résumé ready for the Fulton Schools Career Fair. Students will sometimes tell me that they “do not have any experience.” Not all “experience” comes from paid positions! Give yourself credit for your experience.
Welcome! Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
Welcome to our first-year and newest transfer students! The Fulton Schools Career Center professional staff and our team of undergraduate and graduate peer career coaches are looking forward to meeting you and working with you. Bonus tips for those who are experiencing our weather for the first time: Stay hydrated! I am sure that everyone…
Talking about failure — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
Students are often confused when asked in an interview to “tell me about a time when you failed.” They ask me, “What do they want to know? What am I supposed to tell them? I don’t want anyone to think of me as a failure!”
Unexpected opportunities — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
Learn the ability to turn serendipity into opportunity. Rather than attributing a positive outcome to “luck,” plan to put yourself into positions where good things could happen. Equally importantly, be ready to take action when they do.
Vacations are important! Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
I recently pulled out a calendar to work on some activity planning for fall and realized that we are only about four weeks away from the start of the fall 2018 semester. Over the past few months, you might have been busy with an internship, summer job, research project, classes, competition, study abroad, volunteering or…
Ideas for building your career — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
May 2018 is already history and June has begun. Summers between college semesters have a way of flying by quickly. Take some time this vacation to make progress on your career plans. Here are a few suggestions:
Tips from the Fulton Schools Career Conference — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week
Last week, the Fulton Schools Career Center hosted our annual Spring Career Conference. The day was filled with job search presentations, a panel, networking bingo and pizza, one-on-one rapid résumé reviews and an opportunity for international students to hear from an immigration attorney.
Get off to a good start — Joyce’s career tip of the week
Have you recently started or will you soon be beginning your summer internship or first full-time professional position? You’re probably excited and maybe even a bit nervous. Relax! You are ready. You can do this. Consider the following recommendations and develop your plan to get off to a good start.
