Ways to Prepare for the New Semester

 

We all know after a long while off from routine and schoolwork, it’s always tough to get back into the groove of things. Here are a few ways you can prepare for the new semester and a fresh start:

 

·       One of the first aspects of summer is an out of whack sleep routine. It’s crucial to start fixing your sleep schedule early. Use alarms to remind you to get into bed early and more alarms to wake up early and get back into the routine of things.

·       Clear out all your previous semester books and notes and buy yourself new ones. For some, buying new things is refreshing and can help in clearing your mind for a new semester.

·       Check and read over your syllabi and order the books/material that are needed.

·        If you’re taking post requisites or classes that had prerequisites, you should look over your notes and the material you learned from the previous semester. This can help give you a head start and it’s a good way to refresh your memory on what you learned in the past semester.

·       Same goes for new material: it would benefit you to briefly look through the new books/material needed for your new classes. This can give you a head start in understanding what will be taught.

·       Check for emails: some professors may send assignments/information pertaining to class early. It’s good to keep a lookout and be on top of it.

·       Practice your commute: you want to make sure you know how long it takes to get to school and that you’re not late on your first day back and to be sure of where you need to go.

 

https://studentaffairs.howard.edu/articles/how-prepare-new-semester

https://www.concordia.edu/blog/13-tips-to-prepare-for-a-new-semester-in-college.html

 

“Have You Thought About a Career in Surgical Technology”

Have you thought about a career in surgical technology? Maybe you should now! Did you know that Kingsborough has a Surgical Technology major and that you can become one right out of KCC. Learn more by reading below!

 

What do they do?

Surgical assistants and technologists help with surgical operations. Surgical assistants, also called surgical first assistants, help surgeons with tasks such as making incisions, placing clamps, and closing surgical sites. Surgical technologists, also called operating room technicians, prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, and help doctors and first assistants during surgeries.

Surgical technologists typically do the following:

· Prepare operating rooms for surgery

· Sterilize equipment and make sure that there are adequate supplies for surgery

· Ready patients for surgery, such as by washing and disinfecting incision sites

·  And so much more…

 

Where do they work?

Most surgical assistants and technologists work in hospitals. They spend much of their time on their feet. Most surgical assistants and technologists work full time. Surgical assistants and technologists employed in hospitals may work or be on call during nights, weekends, and holidays. They may also be required to work shifts lasting longer than 8 hours.

 

Education needed:

Surgical assistants and technologists typically need a certificate or an associate’s degree. Employers may require or prefer that workers have certification. Some states regulate these workers.

Important qualities needed to become one:

·         Communication 

·         Dexterity 

·         Integrity

·         Listening skills

·         Physical stamina 

·         Stress Management skills

 

How much do they get paid?

The median annual wage for surgical assistants was $48,320 in May 2021.

The median annual wage for surgical technologists was $48,530 in May 2021.

 

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of surgical assistants and technologists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations

Learn about the Surgical Technology program here: Surgical Technology @ KCC

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/surgical-technologists.htm#tab-1

 

Get The Most Out of Handshake – What You Need to Know

 

Handshake is KCC's new career management platform. The aim of this platform is to make it easier for students to find a job because let’s face it: job hunting is a never a fun experience. The idea of Handshake is that hopefully we can make it less stressful for students.

 

-          HANDSHAKE PROFILE:

Be sure to complete your handshake profile. You can upload your resume, add a professional photo, add a short bio about yourself and update your interests and keep your profile public so that employers can view it.

-          JOB SEARCH:

You can type in the search bar and use the filters to better your search whether that be by location, major, industry, etc. APPLY. APPLY. APPLY. Use Handshake to expand in your job search.

-          ENGAGE WITH EMPLOYERS:

“Follow” employers. This way you’ll be notified of any jobs or internships or career fairs/events they post.

-          SET UP SAVED SEARCHES:

You can also set up saved searches to be the first to know about new postings.

-          UPDATE CAREER INTERESTS:

If you want to receive targeted industry information including newsletters and program/even info, you should update your career interests on Handshake.

-         NOTIFICATIONS:

If you want specific notifications, you can check your preference settings and you can make decisions about how you want Handshake to notify you of interview offers and other communications.

 

https://www.northwestern.edu/careers/resources/tips-for-using-handshake-effectively.html

https://careerdevelopment.princeton.edu/internships-jobs/handshake/handshake-search-tips