Use Technology to Get the Right Job Faster

Owen recently hosted author and job-search expert, Steve Dalton, to present his practical and streamlined job search approach called the 2-Hour Job Search. In this article, Steve talks about using technology to help you with your job search. If You Wouldn’t Eat Cereal with a Fork, Why Would You Use Social Media for a Job […]

A Bit of Comic Relief

We really like Jimmy Fallon because he makes us laugh. Enjoy these mock “interviews” with Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump: Jimmy Fallon Interviews Hilary Clinton Donald Trump Interviews Donald Trump

Interview Mistakes: It May Be What You Do – Not What You Say

These are the Biggest Mistakes People Make During Interviews by Lydia Dishman Body language faux pas derailed candidates’ chances of getting the job as much as what the person said. According to a new poll, half of employers say they can size up a candidate within the first five minutes of an interview and determine […]

Unrealistic Expectations That Do You Harm

The author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0, Travis Bradberry writes about expectations and how they shape our reality. Unrealistic Expectations That Do You Harm by Travis Bradberry Your expectations, more than anything else in life, determine your reality. When it comes to achieving your goals, if you don’t believe you’ll succeed, you won’t. Research from LSU […]

9 Productivity Tips from People Who Write About Productivity

Happy New Year! At the beginning of each new year, most of us think about doing things differently. What about becoming more productive? How on earth can we do that? Read on for some great tips. 9 Productivity Tips from People who Write About Productivity by Ron Friedman In recent years, work has become infinitely […]

Update Your LinkedIn Profile in 30 Minutes

When you are preparing to launch your job search, don’t forget to update your LinkedIn profile. The article below suggests setting aside 30 minutes to update your profile. Be sure to read through the end of the article if you want to learn how to turn off your broadcast notifications. How to Get Your LinkedIn […]

Update Your Skills

We know that you love to learn. This article points you to sites where you can update your skills or learn new ones. From learning a language, folding a napkin into the shape of a turkey, to learning how to use your Apple watch – you’ll find something of interest here. The 37 Best Websites […]

Topics for Small Talk

It’s that time of year. Many of you will be racking your brain to come up with topics for small talk while you are at various celebrations over the next six weeks. Here are some ideas for you. 48 Questions That’ll Make Awkward Small Talk So Much Easier by Aja Frost How many times per […]

Networking Online: Alternatives to LinkedIn Groups

We know that some seekers just don’t like or use LinkedIn yet still wish to network online. Here are a couple of options that may work for you. Superior Alternatives to LinkedIn Groups by Donna Svei While LinkedIn Groups still get the most attention for online, professional networking, there is a breaking revolution away from […]

Working with Recruiters

Working with recruiters can be confusing. Can they find me a job? Why don’t they return my calls/emails? Are they calling companies on my behalf? This article sheds light on how to work with recruiters. For additional information, please go to the link, “Work with Recruiters” on our Alumni Career Services. Myth-Busting: Working with Recruiters […]