3 Authentic Ways to Answer “What Are You Passionate About?” in a Job Interview
by Quinisha Jackson-Wright Rule number one: Don’t be fake. Click the button below to learn how to answer this hard hitting question!
LACN Employer Info Session: AltaMed, 4/28/21
LACN Employer Info Session: Wed. April 28th 5pm PST Learn how to gain community-based health experience! AltaMed’s Community Health Fellowship Program targets recent graduates with a passion for serving diverse communities. By assisting the nation’s largest federally qualified health center, you can make a positive impact, while gaining valuable skills. https://pomonacollege.zoom.us/j/2743463809 Please contact Paul Hardister…
The Secret to Building a LinkedIn Profile That Gets Results
by Lily Zhang Everyone is on LinkedIn now. With over 300 million users and growing, you probably already know that this is where you want to be to manage your professional reputation. But with so much competition out there, how do you go about grabbing the attention of recruiters? Show Your Brand
Here’s What You Need to Know (and Ask) if Your Company’s Considering a Hybrid Work Setup
by Regina Borsellino You spent so many months adjusting to the new COVID-19 norms that defined your work life, such as suddenly becoming a fully remote employee. But at some point, you’ll likely have to adjust to a whole new set of norms for what work will look like in the wake of the pandemic.…
Your Guide to Virtual Career Fairs—So You Can Impress From Afar
Job seekers have always been nervous about what they might encounter at a career fair—and how successful they can be. So it’s no surprise that virtual career fairs, which add a whole new format to the mix, might have you feeling nervous—especially if you’ve never attended one before. Our guide lays out what a virtual…
Called Back for a Second Interview? Prepare to Answer These 10 Questions
You’ve been invited back for the second interview—in other words, the real deal. If there was ever a time to shine, it would be now. Wondering about the best way to make sure you dazzle your future employer? Be prepared. We have advice on how to answer common second-round interview questions—plus sample answers! Impress Them
4/9: Working Back from the Gravestone (Stratton Series with Inventor Michael White ’02)
Working Back from the Gravestone with Inventor Michael White ’02 Don’t know what you want to do with your life? Great. Neither does Stratton Series speaker and inventor Michael White (but he’s “successful” by many accounts). While it’s okay to have no idea, there are a few things we can do right now that can…
53 Ways to Get a Job Before Graduation
53 Ways to Get a Job Before Graduation Originally posted by The Muse.com Graduation is an incredibly exciting time, but we don’t have to tell you that it’s also incredibly scary—especially for the many grads who don’t yet know what they’re going to do once they have that diploma in hand. If you have…
Anatomy of a Great Cover Letter
This article was originally posted by The Muse under the title “The Best Cover Letter Examples for Every Type of Job Seeker“. Check out the full article on themuse.com! The Elements of a Perfect Cover Letter Let’s talk about puzzles for a second. They’re made up of bits and pieces that fit together a specific…
Deadline 12/31: Proctor & Gamble, Finance & Accounting Intern 2019
Proctor & Gamble, Finance & Accounting Intern 2019 How would you like to join a world-class Finance & Accounting organization of a leading global company? Finance & Accounting at P&G plays a leadership role in strategy setting, decision-making, business planning and analysis across all aspects of the business. In addition, we lead Company efforts in…
5 ways your student can grow professionally this Winter Break
No matter where in the world your student will be this winter, the four weeks of Winter Break represent an opportunity for students to grow their professional selves. Here are five ways your student can get ahead this Winter Break! They can… 1. Take a Half Block class. If your student is returning to campus…
Your Major Doesn’t Equal Your Destiny
The terrible piece of career advice I got over and over again as a college student By Áine Cain for Business Insider I once got into a very polite conversation — tour guides don’t argue with guests — with a nice but unyielding tourist who said, “You have to go into teaching because that’s the only thing to do…
11/7: Information Session with Scott Jarrell ’99, EY Forensics
Are you interested in starting your career at EY? Come join alum, Scott Jarrell ’99, to hear his tips and tricks for your applications. Scott graduated from CC in 1999 with an IPE degree (International Political Economy). Since then, he has had an incredible career in consulting, has led Risk Analytics and Business Intelligence at…
10/3: Making the Most of Career Fairs
Make the most of your career fair experience at the Denver Career Fair by being prepared. Attend this session to learn how to communicate your purpose, highlight strengths, and make a strong first impression with recruiters at the fair! Date: Wednesday, October 3rd 2018 When: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Where: Classroom – Career Center…
9/13: Partners Group Information Session with Alumni
Jayson Post, a recent alumni and current an investing professional at Partners Group, a global asset management firm, is hosting a information session on campus. Partners Global is seeking upcoming 2019 undergraduates for our Financial Analyst (FA) rotational program. Partners Group is a global asset management firm with $80 billion assets under management and 19…
Parents: Here’s How You Can Support Your Student’s Professional Development
Hello, parents of CC Tigers! As we welcome a new school year, there are plenty of ways that you can support your student’s professional development – no matter how busy their schedule is. If your student has an hour, encourage them to: Participate in a Career Center workshop (advertised here, through our blog, and our…
The Cover Letter Formula That Skyrocketed My Interviews From 0% to 55%
The Cover Letter Formula That Skyrocketed My Interviews From 0% to 55% Re-posted from The Muse // By Lisa Siva Note from the Career Center: Remember, this is just one way to approach a cover letter! The most important thing is that you’re expressing interest and fit in the position, and that you tailor…
Tech Career Toolkit: Resumes, Job Searching, and Interviewing
Tech Career Toolkit: Resumes, Job Searching, and Interviewing Reposted from The Bookmark If you’re looking for a tech-related job opportunity, we’ve got good news: The tech space is the place to be. From virtual reality to IoT innovations, the industry is gearing up for exponential growth. The possibilities are endless, but the competition is tough.…
3 Soft Skills You Need to Stand Out in an Interview
by Natalie Fisher | May 25, 2018 Re-posted from Vault One of the biggest mistakes interviewees make in interviews is believing they need to be polished, professional, and perfect all the time. Instead, what they need is to exhibit a few specific “soft skills.” And so, [READ MORE and] you’ll find these soft skills, along with examples…
That’s all for #HIRED and #GRADSCHOOLBOUND 2018!
It’s finally that time – we’ve concluded #HIRED and #GRADSCHOOLBOUND 2018. We hope you enjoyed the campaign, celebrated your friends, and maybe even got some good advice along the way. Huge congratulations to everyone, featured here or not, with amazing plans for the summer and beyond! If you have summer or post-grad plans you’d like…
#HIRED: Nick Crews ‘18
In October, Nick will start work as a Software Engineer at Google’s campus in Boulder, Colorado. I’m excited to work in a team and to try to write software that makes the world a more ethical and inclusive place. If I had any advice, it would be to spend some time polishing up and then…
#GRADSCHOOLBOUND: Anna Lynn-Palevsky ‘18
After graduation, Anna will move to Boston, Massachusetts to begin earning her Master of Science at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health. I wanted to study at Harvard because they have a strong model development and research methods program, and because of the opportunity to work with other research and medical institutions in…
#GRADSCHOOLBOUND: Jared Russell ’18
Finishing the #gradschoolbound campaign with a bang, we want to offer so many congratulations to Jared Russell ’18, who has received Anne Wexler Master’s in Public Policy Award through the Australian-American Fulbright Commission. The award covers a two-year master’s degree in a field related to public interest, and includes full tuition, travel, and research stipends.…
6 Things to Research About a Company Before an Interview
by Lisa Rangel | May 15, 2018 Re-posted from Vault Researching the company you’re interviewing with is a must, and almost all job candidates do it to some degree. However, many candidates don’t research thoroughly enough or research the right things. So, below are the most important things to research about a company before an interview, which…
#HIRED: Nick Merritt ’19
Nick is a junior astrophysics major and computer science minor. This summer, he’ll complete an REU (research experience for undergrads) at Cornell University. His job this summer will involve analyzing data collected by the Cassini spacecraft on the atmosphere of Saturn and its moons and on Saturn’s rings. I am excited about this opportunity because…
#HIRED: Quinn Husney ‘18
After graduation, Quinn will begin work as the Psychology and Neuroscience Paraprofessional here at CC. Science did not always come easily to me; in fact, I really struggled at the beginning. I considered quitting and pursuing something less challenging and also less “me.” Luckily though, I had mentors who REALLY believed in me, and believed…
#HIRED: Anna Smith ‘18
After graduation, Anna will begin her tenure as a Public Affairs Fellow with the Coro Fellows program in St. Louis, Missouri. I am excited about this opportunity because it’s akin to real-life grad school in that I will constantly be doing experiential learning, challenging myself, and receiving feedback, but in professional situations instead of academic.…
#GRADSCHOOLBOUND: Robin Li ‘18
After graduation, Robin is headed to Fordham University to pursue a Master of Science in Business Analytics. I am hoping to learn about how data analytics plays a major role in today’s business world. My advice to CC students thinking about grad school is that CC has a strong reputation among grad school and Ph.D.…
#GRADSCHOOLBOUND: Jenelle Weaver ‘18
After graduating, Jenelle is headed to the University of Illinois to pursue a Ph.D. in Chemistry. I am excited to TA, take more advanced classes, and participate in research. My advice to students thinking about grad school is to start the application process early! Congratulations, Jenelle! If you want to be featured with #hired or…
#HIRED: Jeremy Becker ‘18
After graduation, Jeremy will take on a role as a Trip Leader for Backroads Active Travel Company, and will lead hiking and cycling trips around the world. I am excited to travel to new places, learn new languages, and put the leadership skills I learned during college into practice, while having a really fun time…
