Monday, November 24, 2014

The Job Hunter's Holiday Wish List

By: Kandice Thorn

The holidays are just around the corner and that means gifts galore for everyone!  As you prepare your wish list, please allow me to suggest a few things that might help you on your way to finding your dream job.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Eat, Drink, Be Merry... and Strategize

By: Kandice Thorn

Did anyone notice the chill in the air this morning?  Winter is rapidly approaching, bringing with it the end of the fall semester.  Before you know it, you'll be handing in your last final and running off to enjoy a few weeks of well deserved rest.  As you should.  But I also want to encourage you to consider winter break as a time to review your career strategy.

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Making a Positive First Impression

By: Kandice Thorn

A few weeks ago, I wrote that your resume must make a positive impression on a viewer in about six seconds.  Similarly, when you meet someone in person you have a very short time in which to make a positive first impression.

A first impression is developed very quickly and takes an excruciatingly long time to change once it is formed.  Unfortunately, when you are networking or looking for a job, you don't have the luxury of taking the time to correct a negative impression - your first impression has to count.  The good news is that a positive first impression can stick just as well as a negative one.

Here are a few tips for making a positive first impression: