Job shadowing is the perfect way to get insight on different possible career paths in just a day or two. It gives you the opportunity to get a sneak peak into the life of someone else and what they might be doing on a day to day basis to see if that piques your interest.
Here are some of the benefits of job shadowing:
NETWORKING. You get to meet so many people when you job shadow. These individuals can be …
As stated many times before in CareerEdge, networking is critical for professional development and can be a catalyst for your career trajectory. One of the easiest ways to network are at job fairs or events dedicated to bringing professionals together in one room. This gives you the chance to introduce yourself to employers and make your first impression. There are a few things you should know in order to present the best version of yourself.
This article gives you key …
We are focused on bringing employers to you on campus! We host networking and on-campus events for employers to present themselves to help you learn about their companies. Sometimes you realize that you don’t know what you don’t know – so be open minded to new ideas and companies you may not have heard of before. Be sure to attend as many as you can to broaden your knowledge and opportunities.
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Write down your goals
Having your goals written down dramatically improves the chance of them getting accomplished. Whether this means creating a career mood board with goals in the form of visual graphics or a list on a sticky note posted on your desk – seeing what you want to manifest in your career will render great benefits.
Seek advice from other professionals
Call a trusted friend or acquaintance that has a job that piques your interest or works for …
CWB Fellowship – Undergraduate students who participate in the spring-semester CWB Student Fellowship explore current workplace diversity issues and learn how individuals and organizations can be more inclusive. This is a really great way to be an ally and show your future employers how you have educated yourself around inclusive best practices. There are also networking opportunities through this program that would be valuable to your future career.
The CWB Fellowship consists of a series of learning opportunities structured to …
It’s never too early to start the career search and what a better way to do it that through some corporate visits in the style of a Road Trip! Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers (EACE) has a program connecting students and employers for more than 15 years! Road Trips to the Real World is an exclusive opportunity for college students to learn firsthand about a career field, network with top employers and their employees, and explore internship and job …
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One of the best ways to break into large firm life is through a Leadership Development Program. These Programs are typically for students who are two years away from working full time. If you are interested in learning about when and how to apply for these opportunities, don’t miss my upcoming program on Monday, November 4th! Recruiters from a number of large firms, and past participants of these programs, will be …
Coming out of college and into the real world is one tough leap. Some of us know what we want to do from the age of 3 and some of us are 22 and still completely lost. That’s okay. We don’t all know the answer to our life long career journey but getting clarity and having direction definitely helps.
This article will give you seven clear and actionable ways to get a better understanding of your next career steps and …
We all say it. Candidates and even seasoned employees know it. Networking is undoubtedly a tool needed to be successful in finding that sought after opportunity. For some, networking is an easy and seamless activity. For others it’s a challenge. The idea of talking to strangers face to face or virtually can be scary and out of one’s comfort zone. There’s a small risk associated with reaching out to strangers and for some it’s viewed as a potential waste of …
Though each firm and positive have specific soft skills that are important to succeed, there are also a number of core skills that are relevant for any job title at any level of management. It is critical to recognize where your strengths lie and be sure to continue to improve on areas of development when comes to soft skills.
As outlined in the article linked below, here are three just highlights of soft skills that are particularly important in all …
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