Tag: jobs
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How Do I Get a Job On Campus?
Most jobs on our campus are built to work alongside your school schedule and can be an amazing opportunity to build your resume, gain professional references, and of course, make a little extra money for coffee, donuts and pizza. You know, essentials. If you’re searching for a job that’s close to your classes, has flexible…
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How to Write a Request for a Letter of Reference
Some scholarships require letters of reference, which means you will have to reach out to some people in your life who know about your work ethic and personal achievements. If you’ve never done this before then it can be a daunting task. HERE’S A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE ON GETTING THAT PERFECT LETTER: Identify influential professionals in…
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5 ways to prepare for a job fair
Career fairs are a great tool for students looking for jobs or internships. Learn about different career paths and ask your career questions directly to employers. Develop and implement your professional image and build confidence in approaching employers. 5 tips to make the most of a career fair: • Review the list of participating employers…
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Job Hunting By The Numbers
By Naomi Kolb As graduation approaches, I find myself in the same boat as many of my fellow soon-to-be-alumni: I still don’t have a job or other obligation lined up for after graduation on June 17th. In the hopes of securing a job soon, I thought that I’d share part of my job-hunting experience. .…
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STUMPED in Stumptown…
By: Sharon Nellist Can you imagine going into your senior year and doubt the major that you have so painstakingly been working toward the last few years? Well, I certainly can. HELP! My most recent thoughts: I am certain of the type of job I am looking for…. But will my current major get me…
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QUIT!
By: Shezad Khan A lot of us have had jobs we don’t like, and a lot of you currently have a job that you don’t like. My only advice is for you to quit. It may sound a bit irrational, but quitting my previous job was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Unlike most people, I…
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Permanent change from temporary work
By: Sharon Jackson Anxiously awaiting to embark on my grand excursion to England in a few weeks, I have taken up a few temp jobs this summer. What I absolutely love about temp work is that you could call it a “paid internship.” Temp jobs are a fantastic opportunity to work, gain valuable skills, and…
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Grand Master Jenna: From graduation to job applications
by Jenna Rae Tucker Well here we go again, graduation time. This time it is with a master’s degree. You know what that means? JOB APPLICATIONS! Hooray. That was sarcasm. If you didn’t read it snarkily in your head, go back and read it again. Filling out applications is the worst. How awesome should I…
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Career fair could equal internship. It did for me.
By: Guru T. Gundappa Time to get serious! This month’s career fairs at PSU provide a perfect opportunity, as I realized last year, to start the search for summer internships, full-time jobs and jobs at non-profits. The Engineering & Technology Career Fair on Feb 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Smith Union…