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Job Shadow and Informational Interviews
3/5/13, By E. W. Job shadowing and informational interviews can be very helpful when figuring out your career path. To do either, however, you must first understand the difference. Job shadowing is when you basically act as a shadow: you follow someone around as he or she goes about a regular day. You simply observe […]
Why Every New Grad and Job-seeker Should Volunteer
By E.W. 3/4/13 With loans up to your eyeballs after graduation, the thought of taking a job without pay is inconceivable. But that’s what volunteering is, and according to the Minnesota Private College Career Consortium, there are six very good reasons why every new grad and jobseeker should be volunteering. 1. It puts experience on […]
Benefits To Look For
2/27/13, By E.W. When finding a job is a challenge in and of itself, finding one with good benefits is not always a high priority. However, keeping in mind some information about benefits can make your overall work-life quality a lot better. The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) took a look at some […]
Job Hunting Handbook – Networking
2/22/13, By E. W. The biggest piece of advice that all jobseekers are getting today is to constantly be expanding and updating your personal network. However, while this advice is good and no doubt noted by Gusties, networking, and doing it well, can be harder than many make it out […]
FaceWash App
2/18/13, By E.W. If you are getting ready for a move in your career, you probably have some sort of checklist to make sure everything is ready. Prepare a resume, write up a cover letter, practice interviewing, have the suit cleaned, etc. And while that list is a good start, […]
Job Search Weekly Article – Response
2/15/13, By Cynthia Favre Katie Volney in her “The Job Search Quandry” article is correct…..your career cannot stand only on your education from a “good” school. Your good education is one leg supporting your career. The other legs are: engagement (you need to care more about your career than anyone else), exposure (manage your online […]
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 […]
One Mistake Capable People Make
By E. W. 1-29-13 It isn’t uncommon to feel that you are being pulled in too many directions, especially as a Gustie. Who among us isn’t juggling a full class load, social life, extra-curricular activities, job, and (heaven forbid) sleep? As it turns out, though, all these associations that we think […]
Seniors!
Class of 2013:Gustavus Career Development is eager to assist you with your post-graduation plans. If we can be of help, please let us know.Resources to consider using:1. GustieJobs: see attached info, provides messages related to your career interests, job postings and more!2. Job Search in Sciences: on campus, Feb. 15, 1:30 in Wallenberg.3. MN Private […]
Target Info Session – 2/13
Target will be on campus for the Fair Prep Party on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Before that event they will be in the Diversity Center at 4:30 to talk about the career opportunities at Target.Attending this info session is a great way to get noticed by Target for internships and career opportunities. Attend this event in […]