Networking is defined as interacting with other people to exchange information to develop contacts, especially when trying to further one's career. In other words, networking is saying it's not so much about what you know it's who you know. You could have all the qualifications that a job is asking for and even though you'll have all those qualifications you still won't get hired. However, if you know somebody who works there you might have a greater chance at getting hired. I've experienced this with my current job. Currently I'm a Certified Pharmacist Technician at Rite Aid Pharmacy. Somebody that I went to High School with was working at Rite Aid as a front end cashier at the time. Two years I wrote to him on Twitter and asked him was his job hiring; he then tagged in the store's manager and told me to ask him. Next thing I knew the manager had private messaged me and told me to come to store the next day for an interview. I got hired but h...

  People choose to volunteer for many reasons: some because they want to give something back to their community, others to make a difference within it. We decided to volunteer at the Center for Career Development as Career Peers because we wanted to become more involved on and off campus. Furthermore, we wanted to improve our job search skills. Not only did volunteering help us achieve our goals within the college, but we also got the chance to help a lot of students, as well as participate in many events and activities that made us grow. Before this opportunity, we lacked knowledge of resume composition, career exploration, interview skills, internship applications, dress codes for different occasions and general office duties. Now, after one year of hard work and consistency, we have improved our skills and learned so much. We want to be the example that can motivate other students like us to follow the same pattern we followed in our years in college.   Although volun...

As the semester comes to an end, it's time to start thinking of your summer plans! Will you be lounging on the couch, binge-watching that show you couldn't keep up with because of classes? Will you be browsing social media and watching the latest viral sensations? Here's a better idea... Get an internship! Internships are a great opportunity for you to gain work experience and build your network.  Check out these summer internship opportunities! NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING DIVISION Planning http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/postings/DFTA-001.pdf   NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING DIVISION Contract Procurement & Support Services/ACCO Office http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/postings/DFTA-006.pdf   NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING DIVISION Community Services http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/postings/DFTA-007.pdf   NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING DIVISION Resea...

  You probably have heard the word “internship” several times during your time in college, in class, from an advisor or just posted on a flyer in the hallways of the school. But what does “internship” really mean? It is a career related experience that you get to try while you’re still in college, to expose you to the career field that interests you, also offering the chance to acquire professional experience. There are so many benefits that come with an internship opportunity: besides trying out a career; you will gain important skills as well as the possibility to network and develop professional contacts that will come useful when it will be the time to find employment and for references in future job opportunities. As if all this is not enough, keep in mind that internships often turn into a full-time employment. The National Association of Colleges and Employers states that 60% of the time paid internships will turn into a job offer at your internship company. ...

There are few steps to follow to provide a successful interview: 1.       Find information on the employer, hiring manager, job opportunity If you want to obtain a good interview, you need to conduct research to understand the background of the company, the employer and all the job opportunities that they offer. This information will assist you on how to answer questions at the interview.   2.       Review common interview question and prepare responses You should definitely review past interview questions and that could be found on the internet through a simple Goggle search. Prepare yourself to be reactive and respond to all the questions with confidence.   (Remember that you don’t have to memorize the answers but it will help stimulate you to create your own)   3.       Dress for Success Based on your research you should get a sense of the culture of the company...