Inner Circle

Opportunities and events for ASU Fulton Schools students

Advice from professionals — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week

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…

Interviewing — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week

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.

Campus recruiting — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week

This week is an exciting time when there are lots of employers on campus attending career fairs, hosting information sessions and conducting interviews. It is important to know that the fall campus recruiting season does extend beyond this week. There are things that you can do to continue your search for a job or an…

10 things NOT to do at a career fair — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week

The Fulton Schools Career Fairs are next week! You know what to do to get ready, but here are some tips of what not to do in order to be successful.

Countdown to Career Fair: Two weeks! Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week

The Fulton Schools Career Fair is only two weeks away! There are things you need to be doing now to make the most of your time at the event.

Reflecting — Joyce’s Career Tip of the Week

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!”