Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Information Regarding SMART Goal Setting

Setting SMART Goals

Use LinkedIn In Your Job Search

Class Schedule

Our next class meets on April 26th from 8:00am - 11:40am. 

We will review:

Career Autobiography
Job Search
Resumes
Cover Letters

Be sure to have your assignments completed and ready to turn in.

Some of the activities we will have in class will be:

Resume Critiquing
30-Second Commercial
Describing a Professional Accomplishment

We will be discussing:

Stress Management
Goals
Social Media
Networking
Informational Interviewing
Mock Interview Guide
Interview Tips

Our next class will be May 17, 2012 from 8am - 11:40am.

Article Regarding Writing a Career Autobiography

Here are some tips that should help you in writing your career autobiography.  Please let me know if you need additional resources.Career Autobiography

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

30-Second Commercial Tips

Here is an article from Forbes that explains the importance of having a 30-Second commercial or "Elevator Speech".  Please read and let me know your thoughts.Forbes Article Regarding 30-Second Commercial

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Resume

Dress For Success

Pharmacy Tech Interview

This is 3 examples of how to answer - "How do you appropriately close a sale?"  Let me know your thoughts....

Help for Writing a 30-Second Commercial

Linkedin Job Seeker Features

Boost Interview With Career Portfolio

Medical Office Specialist in Bowling Green

http://www.miracleworkers.com/INTL/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?siteid=indeedorgmw&Job_DID=J3H399739X9YWTHKS8T

Administrative Assistant for Financial Services Company

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?ipath=EXIND&siteid=cbindeed&Job_DID=JHV8H86MQ4CZNC9YCT7

Receptionist at Wells Fargo in Bowling Green

Wells Fargo has Receptionist opportunity

PRN ER Tech at Greenview

PRN ER Tech at Greenview

Unit Clerk opportunity

Unit Clerk at SKY Rehab
Part Time Pharmacy Tech Position

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Interview Skills Workshop on May17th


Interviewing Skills
Presented by:
Randstad,
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Date: May 17, 2012


Time: 10:45am—11:45


Please consider attending an
Interview Skills Presentation by Staffing Managers with Randstad from Bowling Green, Kentucky. 

Learn some great tips from
Employment Experts!

Laurie Belcher
847-2343
lbelcher@daymarcollege.edu

RSVP by May 7, 2012

 

Response Requested...

Why should I hire you?

Funny Interview Responses

It is amazing what people will say.  I hope you enjoy the article, but more importantly, I hope you will not make these mistakes.

http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/interview-preparation/comedian-candidates/article.aspx

Facebook CAN Affect Your Job Search

Here is some really good advice!

How Facebook Can Impact an Interview

This is funny, but sadly it is true...

Dr. Phil's Advice for Resume Mistakes

Check this out too.

1) Writing the wrong content
2) Distracting formats
3) Using a 'one size fits all' approach
4) Having a resume that is too long
5) Not showing performance
6) Errors in objectives, dates, titles & other basics


Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Online Resume Tips

Please watch this to learn more about online resumes


Job Search - What are you doing for yourself?

Have you looked at the job boards lately?

www.indeed.com
www.careerbuilder.com
www.monster.com
oet.ky.gov
www.simplyhired.com
www.craigslist.com - yes there are job postings there too!

Start looking for opportunities NOW!  Let me know if you need help with applying.

What NOT to say on an Interview

This is a great clip to show you what NOT, and I do mean NOT to say on an interview!

Stress Relief Tips

Good advice


Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Effective Time Management

This is a great website to learn more about time management!

Advice for Time Management

Workplace Do's and Don'ts

Do's:
Do realize the impact your personality has on overall workplace performance.
Do believe that you are a talented, capable human being.  Project self-confidence.
Do let go of past baggage.

Don'ts:
Don't assume that everyone thinks and behaves like you.
Don't become obsessed with how others view you.  Be and do your best.
Don't keep telling everyone about a past negative experience.

Monday, March 26, 2012

5 Secrets to a Job Hunt Success

Please watch this video clip


How to Use Your Resume

Please watch this video clip


Three Simple Steps for Resume Writing

Please watch this video


Show What Makes You Great

Please watch video clip

How to Write a GREAT Resume

Please watch this video clip

How to handle References

Please watch this video clip

Top Resume Do's

Please watch this video clip

Resume Don'ts

Please watch this video

Tips for Writing a Great Resume

Please watch this resume clip!

Welcome

Welcome to BUS142 Internship and Professional Seminar.  Please use this blog to post questions, suggestions, etc.  This is a great tool to help you learn more about resumes, interviewing, etc.