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Fair Encouragement – Feb. 13
I suggest you tell the students that they are fantastic! I know that, you know that, their professors know that and the students know that BUT they need to make sure the interviewers know it as well. The students need to be able to share good, rehearsed personal stories that illustrate their strengths and experiences during each […]
Fair Update – Feb. 13
Science candidates: There will be four recruiters from science organizations here in Nobel Hall at 1:30 PM this Friday in the Wallenberg Auditorium. The panel discussion on how to find science jobs is from 1:30-2:30, followed by some interaction time after that in the atrium. Business Casual Dress; Bring your resumes! 4:00 – Target Info […]
Gustie Alums at Fair – Feb. 12
Chantal and MacKenzie – Gustavus alums will be staffing the Cargill booth at fair – stop by and say hi.Also Anna Nelson – an alum – will be staffing the Epic booth at fair. And….see below…Good morning Cynthia, My name is Nate Peterson, I graduated from Gustavus in 2009.I currently work at Green Tree, located in […]
Interviewing Tips
By E.W. 2-12-13 One of the most exciting parts about job hunting is hearing you landed an interview. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most terrifying. For most, interviewing is the chance to show an employer how great you really are. However, unlike a resume and cover letter, an […]
Fair Update – Feb. 11
For those looking for rides to the Fair – I suggest using Gustavus Rides – see http://webservices.blog.gustavus.edu/2012/05/31/introducing-rides/ for info on using that resource. It is NOT too late to come to the Prep Party on Wednesday night! You are also welcome at Target and Epic info sessions at 4:30 (Diversity Center and Linner Lounge). If […]
Parent’s Career Corner – Feb. 2013
Career Development Parents’ Blog – Feb. 2013 180 Gusties have registered to attend the MN Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair of Feb. 20 and 21 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, 188 employers are expected to attend seeking candidates for internships and career positions. Summer is coming fast! Camp Fair is Feb. 12, Internship Fair is […]
Fair Update – Feb. 8
Today, Friday, Feb. 8 is the last day to withdraw from Fair and get a refund. Thank you to those telling me you will be at Prep Party! I have lots of room for mock interviews! If you told me you are coming to the Prep Party, but did NOT say if you want an […]
Fair Update – Feb. 7
Reminder that after tomorrow there are no refunds on the fair. The fair has more employers registered than we have had since 2008. Epic (worldwide leader in the development of software for healthcare organizations) is doing an info session on Wed. Feb. 13 at 4:30 in Linner Lounge – before the Prep Party. They look […]
Writing Careers 4 – The Loft
By E. W. 2-7-13 While you might be interested in using writing in your career, perhaps you also dream of being a published author or poet. As many authors and poets will attest, though, this road is not an easy one. However, there’s no reason you must take it alone. One great resource for […]
Fair Update – Feb. 6
Let me know if you are attending Fair Prep Party If you want a mock interview at Fair Prep Party If you are attending the Target info session If you are attending the Epic info session Update your www.linkedin.com profile. Employers have said if you do not have a profile there they do not consider […]