by Regina BorsellinoReposted from The Muse At any given time in your job search, you’re likely juggling a lot of applications and, as you go on, a few in-person, video, and phone interviews as well. It’s a lot to keep straight! Don’t let those phone interviews sneak up on you. They may seem minor compared to later-stage…
by Kaysie GarzaRe-posted by The Muse How many times have you sat in front of a blank screen staring at the pesky cursor, wondering why it’s so hard to write about yourself? I’ll bet it’s more than once. Contemplating who you are as a human being is an exercise in mental (or existential?) gymnastics. And…
by Lisa Rabasca RoepeRe-posted by The Muse When Kelly Jackson was a 24-year-old public relations manager at the Philadelphia-based marketing firm Allen & Gerritsen (A&G), she asked three top executives at the firm to be her mentors—to answer her questions, offer advice, and help her navigate the workplace. Three years later, she is an account…
by Kat BoogaardRe-posted by The Muse You just wrapped up a job interview for a role you’re excited about. You think it went well. But wait, did it? Now that you’ve had some time to take a breath and reflect on that conversation, the confusion and self-doubt have kicked in. You’re chewing your nails and…
by Alex CavoulacosRe-posted from The Muse Sending your resume into the job search ether—and hearing nothing—can be disheartening. But you don’t have to sit on pins and needles waiting for a response. If you’ve applied for a job and haven’t heard from the hiring manager in a week or two, go ahead and follow up. Here’s a…
by Lily ZhangRe-posted from The Muse If we had to wager on which questions are *most* likely to come up in any and every job interview, “Why do you want this job?” would definitely be a top contender, probably neck and neck with “Tell me about yourself.” So do yourself a favor and make sure…
by KAELYN LYNCHRe-posted from Outside Business Journal The Oath, a new nonprofit launched by Pattie Gonia, Teresa Baker, and José González Activists launch The Outdoorist Oath to promote social justice on the trail. Most outdoor enthusiasts have heard of Leave No Trace, the ubiquitous guidelines for minimizing environmental impact on the trail. Now, a group…
by Regina BorsellinoRe-posted from The Muse How many times have you been in a meeting or new group setting and had to share a “fun” fact about yourself? After a while, it gets pretty tiring. If you struggle when put on the spot, it might even cause anxiety. So instead of something so broad, you might…
by Regina BorsellinoRe-posted from The Muse Quick: What are the most important tools for a job seeker? You probably said your resume and your network. But what about the platform that combines them? LinkedIn allows you to share your experience, skills, and qualifications with future employers, while also allowing you to build and interact with…
According to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI), in 2020, nearly 4.1 million jobs in the United States alone were directly related to climate mitigation. These jobs represent a crucial workforce tackling climate change. The Global Warming Mitigation Project is proud to connect young people with organizations that have been proven to mitigate climate change;…
by Kat Boogaard Do what you love, and you’ll never work another day in your life. Yes, we’ve all heard that sentiment countless times. We repeat it to recent graduates like it’s the only career advice they’ll ever need. We print it on motivational posters, bumper stickers, and encouraging note cards. We incorporate it into commencement addresses.…
by Regina Borsellino When you’re listing your contact information in the header of your resume, you may assume your street address is part of that. And for a long time you would’ve been right. But in our increasingly online world—when’s the last time a job you applied to sent you snail mail?—you might wonder if you…
by L’Oreal Thompson Payton Go ahead and Google yourself. Now visit your LinkedIn profile, social media accounts, and website (if you have one). What do you see? And what do you think a recruiter or hiring manager would make of it? Because you can be fairly certain they’ll look you up when you’re applying for…
Looking for a new job is filled with a lot of emotional highs and lows. The uncertainty is enough to make anyone feel frustrated, anxious, and downright bummed. So it’s totally normal to feel additional stress and anxiety during the job search process. But there are also steps you can take to help you cope…
Spending time on campus this Block Break? The Career Center is hosting an “Intern to WINtern” Workshop Series during Block Break 7 to help students make the most of summer internships: from managing time and responsibilities, to presenting themselves professionally in communication, appearance and workplace relationships. All sessions will take place in the Tutt…
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…
The Ultimate Interview Guide: 30 Prep Tips for Job Interview Success By The Muse | Originally posted on The Muse.com Preparing for an interview takes a lot more than Googling a list of common interview questions. You have to make a great first impression appearance-wise (no wrinkly suits here!), have a great knowledge of your target…
51 Great Questions to Ask in an Interview By The Muse | Originally posted on The Muse.com You probably already know that an interview isn’t just a chance for the hiring manager to grill you with interview questions—it’s your opportunity to sniff out whether a job is the right fit for you. Which means: It’s important…
What Kind of Leader Are You? 8 Common Leadership Styles (and Their Pros and Cons) By Kat Boogaard | Originally posted on The Muse Let’s talk about leadership styles. When we think about different types of leaders, it’s tempting to group them into just two categories: good and bad. Maybe there was that former boss who…
You made it! The semester is over, your bags are packed, and you’re heading home (or maybe staying on campus to enjoy a snowy Colorado winter). Now what? Winter Break is great, but it can easily morph from a restful vacation into four weeks of slouching around the house. As amazing as it feels to…
Learn what you can do to get ahead over Winter Break and start the spring semester with a bang! When? Friday, December 14 from 11am to 2pm Where? Worner The Career Center will be hosting a career resource fair on third Friday. Come learn about… Fellowships and internships just for CC students, like PIFP and…
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…
It’s finally here! You can now register for skill-building, resume-boosting classes that take place during Winter Break. Learn new skills, boost your resume, prepare for grad school, and try out new careers! When is Half Block? Half Block takes place over Winter Break, from January 7-17, 2019. How do I register? Register on Summit: Student Life.…
How does one communicate their work visually? Come eat, think, and talk your way through potential solutions as we discuss what a portfolio is and what to include, and go through examples. This workshop is meant for all students (art, science, music majors and beyond) who think they may need to communicate their creative works…
About 5 Under 25 5 Under 25 is a Career Center series that features alumni under the age of 25 in diverse and exciting fields, each of whom launched their career immediately after graduating from CC. 5 Under 25 speakers speak in-depth about their industry, marketing their liberal arts experience, networking, hiring practices, and more. Each…
What are the possibilities of an English major? Or one in Environmental Science, Biology, Sociology, Economics, or Political Science? We have some answers for you! The Career Center has a new jobs resource that can help you explore the possibilities of the six most popular majors at CC. You can learn: What kind of jobs…
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…
Teachers, professors, and career counselors have long encouraged students to be “well-rounded.” But the problem with well-rounded students is that they usually don’t focus on any one thing for a prolonged period of time. Too often they seem to participate in activities just to check off a series of boxes, instead of showing the deep…
Planning to be on campus over Half Block? Why not use your free afternoons to drink some coffee, eat some snacks, and chat with the Career Center staff about resumes, interviews, applications, networking, finding job and internship opportunities, and more? Join us at 3:30pm in the afternoons of Half Block (January 8-18, 2018) to cover…
How to Find a Job You Love by Isabel Sperry for Vault | August 29, 2017 With the start of the new school year brings the stress of lining up a job after graduation. Yet when you’re in college, it can be difficult to find any job opportunities at all—let alone identify those that would be a…
