Inner Circle

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…

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…

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,…

Six professionals shared their career stories and answered students’ questions at the Aviation Panel and Mixer held last week on the Polytechnic campus. The panelists represented professional flight, air traffic control, engineering, law, teaching, management and entrepreneurialism. Someone asked when a college student should do an internship. The answer was as soon as you can…

Last Tuesday, Polytechnic Students had the opportunity to meet and learn from industry professionals representing local award winning companies, nominated by their employees, for being best places to work. These organizations have been recognized as AZCentral.com’s Top Companies to Work for in Arizona, and have appeared on national lists as well. The panel was assembled…

During the past two weeks, the Fulton Schools Career Center hosted Career Exploration Nights for our first-year students at the Tempe and Polytechnic campuses. Every year, I am impressed with, and grateful for, the dedication of working professionals who take the time to share their experiences with our students at these events. I enjoy watching…

Have you ever applied for a scholarship, a research position or an internship that requires a letter or letters of recommendation? In many cases, the application directions say that at least one letter must be from a faculty member. You want someone who will write a letter that includes specific examples of your skills and…

The weeks that follow the Fulton Schools Career Fairs are peak seasons for on-campus recruiting. Our office has been bustling with teams of recruiters interviewing Fulton Schools students. However, not all interviews occur in person. Many companies are using technology and interviews can be on Skype, Google Hangouts, telephone or various in-house platforms. Basic preparation…

Last week, the Fulton Schools Career Center partnered with the Graphic Information (GIT) Technology Program and the student chapter of AIGA — the Professional Association for Design — to host a panel and mixer for GIT students. Panelists gave advice specific to GIT majors, and advice relevant to all college students seeking internships and jobs after…

The Fulton Schools Fall 2018 Career Fairs are over. Now, companies are doing first round interviews. Job seekers can never be over-prepared for an interview. As an applicant, you need to know about the company, the industry, the position and yourself.