Student Involvement: Quality Over Quantity
Pin It Involvement in extracurricular activities provides students with opportunities to meet and connect with others, explore areas of interest, and contribute to their campus and community. It also...
View ArticleJob Offer Received…Now What?
Pin It Congratulations! You have received your first a full-time job offer. For many college students, it’s tempting to accept on the spot; however I always advise students to take their time, think...
View ArticleThe #1 Question to Ask Before Applying for a Job
Pin It Last week’s post was all about reviewing and evaluating your job offer. While it is important to ask yourself these questions before signing the offer letter, many of these questions should and...
View ArticleBest Practices for Personal Branding via Twitter
Pin It While a large number of college students are on Twitter, many struggle using this social media channel as a personal branding tool. Last week, one of my students within the @Loyola_SoC asked me...
View ArticleMaking the Most of Your Winter Break
Pin It Winter break is upon us! While many college students are focusing solely on R&R with family and friends, others are using this time strategically to boost their job or internship search....
View ArticleCareer and Job Search Resolutions
2012 is here! For some, the start of the New Year gives the opportunity to start fresh; for others it provides them with that extra push to continue going strong. When it comes to your own career...
View ArticleClimbing the Corporate Lattice
Pin It My Grandfather was a high-power executive at an American manufacturing and engineering company. He was one of my role models; I thought if I could have at least half of the professional success...
View ArticleReady, Set, Go: Maximizing Your Spring Semester
Pin It Today marks the beginning of Spring semester for my students @LoyolaChicago. Some are returning to campus with internship or job offers in-hand, while others are still on the hunt for their...
View ArticleResume Writing for Entertainment Careers
Pin It So you are interested in working in the entertainment industry, but don’t know where to start. In addition to having experience in the field and access to a strong professional network, you...
View ArticleOne Resume Does Not Fit All
Pin It Fit. It’s funny how much effort we put into fit in our everyday life–if our clothes are too big, we bring them to a tailor so that they fit; if we’re thrown into a new environment, we may change...
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