Are you a Bio major?  Are you interested in one of the STEM fields?  Then join us for a Real World Visit to the NY Aquarium on November 17th!  See the flyer below for more details.

Before : ·          Start off a good and prepared morning with Breakfast. It is essential that you don’t skip the most important meal of the day as it would help you stay energized and focused for all the job and internship opportunities you will encounter at the fair. ·          Set out a Business Casual outfit the night before. There should be no rush when getting dressed in the morning. You want to make sure that you have time to try on a pair of pants and iron them properly for the next day. Also, pay close attention to the dress code. If it's business casual, the clothing choice may consist of light or dark neutral colored shirts, slacks, skirts, ties and closed shoes. ·          Research who will be attending the fair. This is a strategic way to prepare yourself by finding out what types of companies/organizations will be attending, especially th...

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Are you extremely nervous when you have a job interview? Do you know how to answer typical interview questions? Are you aware of your body language and how it affects you in the interview? If you'd like to improve your interview skills, participate in the How to Ace the Interview workshop on Wednesday, October 26th at 11:30am .   For more information, visit us in C-102!

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What is a Resume? Why is it so important? Well, a resume, for one, is your ticket in the professional world. It's a document which highlights your skills, achievements, and abilities. A resume speaks for you without you having to do so. It's a reflection of you during your career. However, you have to be very careful with what you write in a resume and what you don't. A resume should speak for you, but it shouldn't be your autobiography. The document is not your life story, but rather an advertisement tool to bring you into the business world. Writing a resume for the first time is always difficult, as we don't understand the pros and cons, but we all have to start somewhere. Hence, this short post on the do's and do not's of a resume. Your resume should include the following: Contact information (Name, email, address, phone number) Objective Education Experience Skills What your resume should NOT include: Personal details Your age R...

                                                          Interviewing What are some typical interview questions and good responses? Typical Interview questions vary depending on the type of job you are getting, but some of the most common questions are: Why do you want to work for us? ( Talk about it's mission, environment, and even why you like the company.) Tell me about yourself. ( DO NOT : Talk about personal things. DO: Talk about your skills and accomplishments.) Why should we hire you? ( Sell yourself by trying to impress them for example talk about your experience, accomplishments, and skills.) How did you hear about us? ( Always do research beforehand about the company. If you have heard of the company it should be easy, but if its your first time hearing about the company just be honest and show that you've done yo...

What is networking? Networking is socializing and creating relationships with other people. The relationships you form can help benefit you and your career as well as benefit the person you formed the relationship with.  Networking Events There are many different ways that people network. There are: Job Fairs College Fairs LinkedIn Groups Chamber of Commerce Events Happy Hour (if you are of age of course) College Alumni Programs How to network Don't be afraid of making conversation.  Look pleasant and friendly. Greet people warmly and preferably with a firm handshake. Have business cards on hand. If you meet someone you really connect with you can just hand them over a business card with all of your information on it. It's simple and faster than writing down all of your info on a piece of paper continuously the whole night. Strike up some conversation before asking for a favor. If you just straight up ask for favors it can come off as rude and it m...