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Looking for a job out of state?
You fill in the blanks with the city/state you would like to work in!If I were looking for a job in ____ I would:1. look at www.indeed.com2. look at www.simplyhired.com – you can log into Facebook from there and it will search the employers of your Facebook friends for job openings3. look at job postings on www.linkedin.com4. look at […]
Top 5: Stress Reducers
Job and internship searching can be stressful! Here are the top 5 stress reducers. Get Moving: Any kind of physical activity relieves stress. Walking, gardening, house cleaning, biking, and other everyday activities release feel-good endorphins and help you refocus your mind. Focus on the Moment: Even a few five-minute meditation sessions during a hectic day […]
Reasons for the Writing Careers Blog
By E.W. There are some people on the Gustavus campus who have their lives planned out. They know what they want to major in before even stepping into their first class, they have laid down a path for the next four years, and they even have their dream job all picked out. And then there […]
Dress for Success
Gusties: When you are interviewing with employers for career jobs and/or internships and graduate and professional schools (YES! Even internships!) most professional dress is expected! Here is the thing…..you have one chance to make a first impression. You want that impression to be that of a new, energetic professional – NOT a college kid (even […]
Nine Sites for Freelancing
By E.W. The best way to get better at writing is to be constantly practicing. Whether you are writing a piece of fiction, an academic essay, or a blog, stretching and strengthening your creative muscles are crucial. And while you may believe writing is a reward in and of itself, some might consider having what […]
Major Mentor
By E.W. Not knowing where life will take you after college can be downright scary. Even deciding which courses to take next semester can be extremely stressful if you still haven’t chosen your major, or you don’t have a plan for life after Gustavus. With the hopes of alleviating some of that anxiety, senior Economics […]
Post Fair Update
Thanks for being great candidates at the fair! Alums recruiting at the fair came to our table to tell me how great you all were!Below is info on thank you notes. A great idea to get those sent as soon as possible. I usually say within 2 working days, but with fair I give you […]
MNPC JAIF 2014 – Message 23
Fair Goers: In the past students have said that the fair is not as difficult or scary as they expected it to be. And, they are positively surprised by the response from employers and the number of interviews they get. (I say this to give you reason to overcome your fears and show up at […]
H-1B Visa
By E.W. Finding a job is a difficult process for everybody. For international students wishing to work in the United States, however, there is the added pressure of finding an employer who will sponsor his or her international employees for H-1B visa to will enable them to stay longer in the country. Myvisajobs.com is aiming […]
MNPC JAIF 2014 – Message 22
Fair Goers: Fair is Wednesday this week at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Most professional dress is expected. Bring 25 copies of your resume on resume paper (available at BookMark). Do have a list of 20 employers you want to meet with. Do attend the panel sessions at 10:00, 11:30, 1:00 – if they are appropriate […]