Inner Circle

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…

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…

This is the last week of the semester. I know how busy (and stressed) you are. It’s one assignment and/or project after another with deadlines getting closer and closer. I reached out for help to compose the “career tip” for this week. I hope that you find encouragement from the following motivational quotes.

Effective communication is one of the top skills sought by college recruiters. During the hiring process, the applicant’s oral, written, non-verbal and cross-cultural communication are assessed. The ability to listen well and to engage in reflective or active listening is also important.

Approaching the end of the semester is always a busy time of the year for Fulton Schools students. There are projects, tests and presentations. Final exams are only a few weeks away and life might get stressful. If you have not yet secured a job after graduation or a summer internship, spending time on a…

If you are still looking for a summer internship, a job after graduation or information about cities in other parts of the country (or the world), GoinGlobal is a valuable resource. Fulton Schools students can access GoinGlobal through Handshake. First, click on “Career Center” then click “Resources.”

Are you still looking for a summer internship or a job after graduation?

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…

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! 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…