177 results found for "career tip of the week".
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…
It’s the last week of the spring 2017 semester! I know that it’s a super busy time of the year. Many of you might be facing challenges of having way too many things to do, and possibly even those schedule conflicts when…
Richard Nelson Bolles, author of the best-selling job-hunting book, What Color is Your Parachute?, passed away a few weeks ago. While reading the many tributes and recollections written by career development professionals, I was reminded of the last time I heard him…
Along with team and communication skills, leadership is another quality that is highly sought by recruiters and managers who hire interns and new college graduates. Through my conversations with student job seekers who are writing résumés and preparing for interviews, I’ve noticed…
Communication is generally near the top of the list of 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…
Interview questions about teamwork are frequently a part of the hiring process. Fulton students are often asked to “Tell me about a time that you were on a team when ….” I thought it might be helpful if I put together a…
Last week, Fulton Schools underclassmen heard from industry professionals who shared what they look for when hiring interns. The panel included: Pam Goux, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Medtronic; Gregory Haggerty, Chief Executive Officer, Dibble Engineering; Jennifer McGovern, Human Resource Manager, Emerald AR Systems;…
If someone asked you which of the following you would — doing things you like to do or doing things you dislike doing — I imagine your choice would be to do the things you enjoy. Stanford Professors Bill Burnett and Dave…
Spring Break! This is a time for Fulton 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…
For the past month and a half, I’ve been writing about what to do to prepare for career fairs. For those of you who attended one of the events, there are a few things you need to do after. Most likely, you…