Getting your first job offer is exciting, it comes with a sense of accomplishment realizing that your hard work at school has finally paid off. Yet, according to the (2016) national statistics the average college student graduates from college with a $37,172 in debt while the average entry level salary is $48,707. These numbers emphasize the necessity of a well-planned budget to account for monthly expenses, debt payments and savings. A good budget serves as a powerful tool to provide an insight as to where your money is invested and setting up large future purchasing plans. Given the breakdown of your spending it may also be easier to see where you may cut expenses to achieve your savings goals. Creating a Monthly Budget – Income vs. Expenses Come up with a calculation for all sources of income: this item includes your salary, students’ scholarships as well as financial support from your parents. Make a detailed list of your expenses: the list should provide a brea...

The new year is upon us, and in the fashion world it is the time for New Fashion Trends! Here are few ways to rock the LATEST runway trends to work! Women Men

There are literally millions of jobs out there. Thanks to the vast never-ending loop that is the internet, searching for a job can feel like a daunting, paralyzing task. Here are a few tips to help you get started on finding the right position, right now.   1. Utilize FREE services on Campus Kingsborough’s Career Resource Center located in room C102 offers FREE services on the following : Resume/Cover letter review Job Search Assistance Career Exploration Job Fair Information Mock Interviews That’s just a few of the free services available to you on your quest to find work. 2. Create an account on Career Wave https://kbcc-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php This FREE (see, free again!) jobs board is for Kingsborough students ONLY. Employers who ask to post here understand what and who they are looking for (you, they’re looking for you!) and want our students. This is also a great resource to find internships!   3. Be Specific ...

Like every new beginning the transition from active duty to the civilian life involves various challenges. Many of these challenges include mental adjustments to the new and perhaps less structured environment of the civilian life. For the first time you are no longer a soldier and your daily schedule is not set for you. More than ever, it is time to take initiative, understand your advantages, acquired skills and look for ways to apply them outside the military. The key point is to realize that this new reality brings about not only challenges but also numerous new opportunities for personal and career growth. Planning your career ahead is never an easy task, especially when joining the work force after years of service. In principle, however, the process is almost the same for veterans and non-veterans. As a first step, it is important to conduct an in depth research evaluating the market as well as the targeted fields. The goal of the research is coming up with a set of i...

Are you currently looking for internships or jobs?  Apply these P's of marketing to be successful! For help with any of these areas, visit us in C-102!                                                                                                                    ~Christine Davis

In the last post, you read about the skills that employers are looking for.   With this learned information you will now be prepared to head into an interview! Before your interview, here are a few tips: Research the company. Know its purpose and the reason that it exists. Walk with copies of your resume to the interview even if you previously submitted it online. I recommend using resume paper versus copy paper for your resume in order to make it stand out in a pile. Dress the part! It is always safer to dress more business professional than business casual for the interview; you must put your best foot forward. If appropriate clothing is an issue, the organizations below are able to help with interview clothes. Dress for Success 32 E 31st St # 602   New York, NY 10016 (212) 684-3611 The focus is on women who are looking for a job. The charity provides interview suits, confidence boosts and career development skills.   Career G...

Searching for a job is easier than it may seem, especially for Kingsborough students. It is easier because Kingsborough students and alumni have access to a Jobs Board called CareerWave . The jobs and internships posted here have previously been verified by a Career Advisor to ensure they are legitimate opportunities. The employers posting jobs with us understand the population that we serve, therefore, the qualifications that are required match the qualifications our students possess. Employers can also request a student resume book which gives them access to your resume, therefore, you may be contacted for a job you did not apply for. Finding a job may be simple but having the necessary skills to become hired can be tricky. Employability skills and personal values are the critical tools and traits needed to succeed in the workplace. Employable skills are all elements that you can learn, cultivate, develop, and maintain over your lifetime. There are two types of obtained sk...