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.
Monday, November 24, 2014
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.
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:
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:
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