What’s SLAC, you ask? The Selective Liberal Arts Consortium, which helps top-notch employers recruit students from seven outstanding colleges – including CC. Recruiting happens over video, and on-site in Washington D.C. and New York City. Everything you need to know about SLAC is right here. There is a new position open with The Advisory Board, and…
Stay tuned for a new date in Block 5!! Juniors and Seniors: What type of company do you want to work for? What about the work environment is important to you? More importantly, how do you really find out if this company offers what you are hoping for? Friday, Dec. 8th, 12:15 — CANCELLED Career Center…
by Isabel Sperry | November 01, 2017 reposted from Vault You already know it’s crucial to send a thank-you note ASAP after interviewing with an employer. But what should you say in it? Here are five details you need to include in your thank-you note, which will ensure you make a positive impression on your interviewer…
by Matt Krumrie, Director of Content Management Re-posted from Power Network A meticulously-crafted resume will open doors to job interviews, while a quickly thrown together document filled with blunders can sink those chances. “Despite all the warnings from employers, recruiters, and countless career experts, some job seekers still don’t think strategically, or type carefully, when writing…
What’s SLAC, you ask? The Selective Liberal Arts Consortium, which helps top-notch employers recruit students from seven outstanding colleges – including CC. Recruiting happens over video, and on-site in Washington D.C. and New York City. Everything you need to know about SLAC is right here. What are the SLAC Recruiting Days? Each year, SLAC offers two…
By The Muse Editor, reposted from The Muse Wouldn’t it be great if you knew exactly what a hiring manager would be asking you in your next job interview? While we unfortunately can’t read minds, we’ll give you the next best thing: a list of the 31 most commonly asked interview questions and answers. While…
By THE MUSE EDITOR, Re-posted from The Muse Interviews come in all shapes and sizes: Sometimes you’re with one interviewer, others you’re with five. Maybe you’ll be asked to lunch, expected to solve a problem, or invited to a Skype interview. But no matter what the format, we’ll give you what you need to succeed. We’ll…
by RocketBlocks | September 21, 2017 Re-posted from Vault In this post, we share three interview communication tips from Genelle Kahan, a former Bain & Co. Manager who spent nine years at Bain in their San Francisco and Boston offices. During her tenure as a management consultant, Kahan headed up the East Coast undergrad recruiting efforts, conducted over three…
by AJA FROST Re-posted from The Muse Company culture can make or break your job experience—but it’s pretty hard to get an accurate feel for a company’s values and vibe without, well, working there. Although most places have a section on their sites devoted to explaining culture, they tend to be filled with phrases like “dedicated to…
by Marianne Stenger | September 13, 2017 Re-posted from Vault As summer comes to a close, many of us will be starting new jobs or working with new clients and colleagues. In order to make a good impression, it can help to understand how others perceive us and what we can do to improve the…
As a Director of Talent, Matt Lopez ’14 has seen it all: the good, the bad, the “okay”, and the plain ugly. Join Matt as he shares pointers on how to rock both the application and interview process. Q&A to follow! Learn to shine on paper and in person on September 27, 12:15-1:15pm. Make sure…
by Natalie Fisher | August 02, 2017 re-posted from Vault You feel nervous about your career stories, and the fact that you have to tell stories in interviews drives you bananas. You’re not sure whether your stories are even any good. You don’t know if what you did was even that special. For example: “What’s your GREATEST career accomplishment?”…
Skype interviews are more and more becoming the norm (over phone interviews) for first round interviews. While you may have experience with Skype, use Facetime everyday, or prefer Google Hangouts, here are some tips to help you plan for your next interview situation… by Isabel Sperry | July 26, 2017 Re-posted from Vault While you probably have…
As a Director of Talent, Matt Lopez ’14 has seen it all: the good, the bad, the “okay”, and the plain ugly. Join Matt as he shares pointers on how to rock both the application and interview process. Q&A to follow! Learn to shine on paper and in person on September 27, 12:15-1:15pm. Make sure…
Vault Careers shares tips from Google, but these tips apply to almost all interviews… 4 Skills You Need to Get a Job at Google posted June 13, 2017 Do you break into a cold sweat at the thought of a job interview? You shouldn’t! As Google states on its web site about its interview process, “Why sweat the…
by Peter Yang | May 24, 2017 Re-posted from Vault You can’t seem to help it: every time you go into an interview it feels like you’re venturing into a lion’s den. Your body stiffens and your palms begin to sweat. You tell yourself to take a deep breath, but every time your lungs take…
May 17, 2017 Re-posted from Jobipedia If you have interviewed for a job recently, you may have been asked to do a Skype interview at some point. Video interviews are becoming more common, especially for companies interviewing candidates that live in a different state. Learn more about these tips… Practice Before the Interview Choose Your…
Students with some degree of both Japanese and English language abilities are invited to come speak and interview with hiring companies for full-time and internship positions at this summer and fall’s Career Forums. Positions are located worldwide. We encourage you to explore future options and make connections even if you have a few years…
by Capitol Standard | April 24, 2017 Re-posted from Vault Every day, qualified candidates fall out of the running for good jobs for one petty reason–they suck at answering phone interview questions. But there’s a very simple formula for winning at phone interviews–and it’s more obvious than you think. READ MORE about the rules and practice…
by Natalie Fisher | April 04, 2017 Re-posted from Vault You’ve been applying for jobs, and have finally managed to schedule an interview with an awesome company, with a week or two to prepare. But then they call and ask if there is any chance you could come in first thing tomorrow morning instead. You…
Want to make sure you are prepared to make a great impression? Join us to learn how. Whether you have done many interviews or this will be your first, it’s never too late to start preparing to make the best impression possible. Come learn techniques to help you be a stand-out candidate. Thursday, March 30, 4 p.m.…
by Isabel Sperry | March 01, 2017 Re-posted from Vault Proper body language is important, especially since approximately 93 percent of all daily communication is nonverbal. It’s particularly important in interviews, where the first impression you make can determine whether you land the job or not. We’ve listed five of the most important body language…
Wednesday, March 1, 12-1pm, Slocum Commons Have you just returned from an amazing study abroad and want to find out how you can work abroad in the future? Or are you drafting a resume and wondering how to best highlight the skills you gained during your study abroad experience? Come learn about how to best market your adventures to employers…
By The Daily Muse Editor Re-posted from The Muse 2/3/2017 “You’ve told me about your strengths—now, can you share what you consider to be your biggest weakness?” It’s the question that nobody likes. Well, except for hiring managers—who ask it pretty frequently—which means that you should be prepared with a well thought out answer. To…
