Hendrix Job Blog

The Benefits of Writing a Thank You Note After an Internship

Christy Coker — 2009-10-09T14:54:00Z

When the internship is over, make sure employees know that you are not only appreciative of the experience you gained but you also wish to be remembered. Leave your mark at the place where you interned by writing a thank-you note to the people you worked with and everyone you learned from. Below is an example of a thank-you note written by an intern who worked for his local newspaper:When the internship is over, make sure employees know that you are not only appreciative of the experience you gained but you also wish to be remembered. Leave your mark at the place where you interned by writing a thank-you note to the people you worked with and everyone you learned from. Below is an example of a thank-you note written by an intern who worked for his local newspaper:

To read more: CLICK HERE!!

Interview Mistakes Bright People Make-College Students

Christy Coker — 2009-10-05T14:54:00Z

If you are interviewing for a highly competitive position or looking for a job in a down market, you can’t afford to make these common mistakes.

1. Insufficient knowledge of key job details. At a high level, most people understand the key skills relevant for their target job (e.g. teamwork, communication, problem solving), but do you also know the types of analysis performed in the job, and the deliverables that are handed off to managers or clients? Do you know what other departments or constituencies you would interact with and why? It will be very obvious to the interviewer if you don’t understand the job well enough. Well before your interview, make sure to talk to someone with direct experience in that job. Make sure you can answer these questions about the job before your interview.

For more mistakes that bright people make CLICK HERE!

The 5 Greatest Lessons to Learn from a Job Search

Christy Coker — 2009-08-28T14:54:00Z

Admittedly, you probably won't tell your grandchildren that being unemployed was one of the greatest times of your life. Job hunting is tough, mentally and physically; it's fraught with worry, exhaustion, and the pangs of rejection. But it can teach you tremendous life lessons. If the current down economy has an upside, it's that you may be forced to reexamine your skills and interests, and try things--and consider careers--you may not have otherwise.

To read more CLICK HERE!

Five Jobs for Facebook Addicts

Christy Coker — 2009-07-29T14:54:00Z

It's Monday morning. You sign into your Facebook profile to update your status and you start due diligence on your friends' profiles. You're looking at photos from the weekend when you see that your girlfriend was tagged in an album of someone who is not your 'friend.'

You click through to that person's profile to get the scoop on how they know each other. Then you see some mutual friends, click around a few more times and before you know it, you're looking at wedding photos of people you don't even know.

If you have a social networking profile, the above scenario probably seems all too familiar. (Trust me; there's a reason I was able to go through the steps of it so well...)

While many job seekers heed advice on joining social media sites to use as networking tools, they are also warned not to invest too much time -- especially at work -- in these all-consuming, often-addictive online vehicles.

Until now....

Create an Entrepreneurship

Christy Coker — 2009-07-29T14:54:00Z

At the core of every successful business is a solid foundation and a well designed business plan. Starting a business isn't easy, and preparation is everything. Here are some tips to laying the groundwork for your business:

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE!

Intern Bridge is excited to announce the National Internship and Co-op Study...

Christy Coker — 2009-07-27T14:54:00Z

The 2009 National Internship and Co-op Study is being conducted in partnership with Dr. Phil Gardner, Director of the Collegiate Employment Research Institute at Michigan State University

Over the past several years, Intern Bridge has conducted some of the most monumental and landmark research projects in the experiential education field. Our surveys continue to be the largest student-driven internship-focused research instruments in the nation. The National Internship and Co-op Study, to be implemented on college campuses across the nation during the fall semester of 2009, is promised to be another research project like none other...

To Read More, CLICK HERE

SAVE THE DATE: Procter & Gamble’s Virtual Online Diversity Career Fair

Christy Coker — 2009-07-27T14:54:00Z

Procter & Gamble’s Virtual Online Diversity Career Fair

October 1^st, 2009 (10 am-6 pm EST)-Check their Facebook Page for more information.

Most lucrative college degrees-CNNmoney.com

Christy Coker — 2009-07-27T14:54:00Z

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Math majors don't always get much respect on college campuses, but fat post-grad wallets should be enough to give them a boost.

The top 15 highest-earning college degrees all have one thing in common -- math skills. That's according to a recent survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which tracks college graduates' job offers....

CLICK HERE to read more!

Example Internship Salaries from glassdoor.com

Christy Coker — 2009-07-08T14:54:00Z

To see almost 3000 internship salaries, CLICK HERE!!!

32 Student-Loan Groups Come Together to Propose Alternative to Obama's Plan

Christy Coker — 2009-07-08T14:54:00Z

Washington — Dozens of student-loan entities today proposed an alternative to President Obama’s plan to overhaul the federal student-loan system and move to 100-percent direct lending. The groups include banks, nonprofit state agencies, state-based guarantee agencies, and Sallie Mae, the nation’s largest provider of student loans, among others.

The groups’ consensus proposal would preserve a significant role for private and nonprofit lenders and guarantors in the federal system....

CLICK HERE to read more.

CollegeGrad.com Names Top Intern Employers for 2009

Christy Coker — 2009-07-08T14:54:00Z

CollegeGrad.com, the #1 Entry-Level Job Site, has announced the Top Intern Employers and intern hiring numbers for 2009. Although this year's total hiring has shown a decrease from 2008 (49,000 in 2009 vs. over 50,000 in 2008), the need for intern candidates is still strong and growing stronger throughout the year.

Foster City, CA (PRWEB) July 8, 2009--CollegeGrad.com, the #1 Entry Level and Intern Job Site, today announced that the 2009 Top Entry Level Employers survey indicates that Top Intern Employers will hire a little over 49,000 interns in 2009, a 2 percent decrease from the 50,000 intern hires in 2008. Keeping in mind the 2007-2008 increase of only 0.52 percent, this spells continued tough competition for internship opportunities.

CLICK HERE to read more.

GettingHired.com – Disability Employment Central

Christy Coker — 2009-07-08T14:54:00Z

GettingHired.com is a website that offers employment options for persons with disabilities, as well as opportunities for employers to connect with skilled workers.

The site is incredibly well-created, presenting not only committed employers and jobs, but advocacy organizations and services associated with persons with disabilities. The website for GettingHired.com is currently in its Beta version, making me very excited and in great anticipation of the full version of the site.

CLICK HERE to read more.

Colleges creating summer jobs for students in tight times

Christy Coker — 2009-07-07T14:54:00Z

Borrowing a page from FDR's New Deal, some colleges are putting more students to work this summer than usual. The goal: to make sure they can afford to come back in the fall.

St. John's University in Collegeville, Minn., created 80 full-time student jobs, most of them involving physical labor such as clearing trails or painting dorm rooms....

To read more, CLICK HERE

Harvard Divinity School Applications

Christy Coker — 2009-07-06T14:54:00Z

Harvard Divinity School is pleased to announce that its third annual Diversity and Explorations Program will take place November 3-5, 2009. “DivEx” encourages applications from students whose backgrounds demonstrate a commitment to issues of diversity, social justice, and the fields of religion, theology or ministry. This three-day program also aims to expose participants to interdisciplinary opportunities in variety of professional, academic, and ministerial careers. Participants will be selected from a competitive application process, with some scholarships available for travel. All selected participants will be provided lodging for two nights and meals during the program.

The application deadline of September 18, 2009 is quickly approaching. Information about the program is available on our website at http://www.hds.harvard.edu/afa/visiting/events.html#diversity. Applications will be available in July at www.hds.harvard.edu/afa.

This year’s itinerary will include sessions especially designed for Diversity and Explorations participants as well as panels, presentations, and open classes offered during Theological Education Day on November 4, which will be hosted on campus to coincide with the second day of the DivEx program. The program will thus be enriched by further offerings and an opportunity to meet with a greater number of HDS community members including faculty and students.

If you have any questions, please contact our office at admissions@hds.harvard.edu or 617-495-5796. We look forward to hearing from you and hope that you will consider forwarding this information to students in your school or community.

Eleven More Employers Partner with Gettinghired.com to Fill More than 2,000 New Job Openings

Christy Coker — 2009-07-06T14:54:00Z

At Gettinghired.com we are celebrating the arrival of 11 new employer partners. When they all come on board in early June, job seekers with disabilities can look forward to accessing more than 2,000 additional job openings. The list of new Gettinghired.com employers include Microsoft, Panasonic, The ServiceMaster Company, Pepsi, Children's Memorial Hospital of Chicago, Western Illinois University, Duff & Phelps, Boehringer-Ingelheim Corporation, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Abilicorp, and Delta Dental. Try these links to view their jobs as they come onboard, set job alerts for those that are still ramping up and be the first to apply!

Click Here to read more.

Jobs By iJobs Posting

Christy Coker — 2009-07-06T14:54:00Z

(http://JobsByiJobs.com).

See the Arkansas Jobs Hot Sheet (online) | See our full inventory of jobs. Go to Jobs By iJobs (JobsByiJobs.com).
Also, please note – we are not ijobs.com! Please read our FYI.

Accounting Clerk	Adecco	AR-Little Rock
Are you a pharmacist or pharmacy student?	Walgreen's	AR-various locations
Beauty Advisor	Walgreen's	AR-various locations
Clinicians	Walgreen's	AR-various locations
Data Entry Clerk	Adecco	AR-Little Rock
Economic Developer	Adecco	AR-Magnolia
Hiring for financial function jobs	Walgreen's	AR-various locations
Hiring for operations and administration jobs	Walgreen's	AR-various locations
Marketing & Sales Jobs	Walgreen's	AR-various locations
Medical Assistants	Walgreen's	AR-various locations
Nurse Practitioners	Walgreen's	AR-various locations
One-Hour Photo Specialist	Walgreen's	AR-various locations
Open positions - high-tech functions	Walgreen's	AR-various locations
Our network of Take Care Health Systems in-store clinics employ nurse practitioners, medical assistants, patient service assistants and more.	Walgreen's	AR-various locations
Our pharmacists, clinicians and skilled nurses prepare, deliver and administer home infusion therapies. At select locations, home care services have expanded to include respiratory therapy and home medical equipment..	Walgreen's	AR-various locations
Patient Service Assistants	Walgreen's	AR-various locations
Pharmacy Technician	Walgreen's	AR-various locations
Positions hiring for strategic management	Walgreen's	AR-various locations
Positions span the full range of financial, operational, marketing, strategic and high-tech functions.	Walgreen's	AR-various locations
Service Clerk	Walgreen's	AR-various locations
Walgreens retail management team wants You!

Helpful Hints for Interns to Land Entry Level Jobs

Christy Coker — 2009-06-29T14:54:00Z

For college graduates with little or no work experience, internships can allow them to develop important skills that employers are looking for in new employees. An internship is like a preview of what they can expect when hired for an entry level job; it's an opportunity to learn from inside a specific industry, and maybe even have a little fun along the way. However, to get entry level jobs after they graduate from college, interns must meet certain expectations of potential employers.

Here are some helpful hints for interns who want to land entry level jobs:

For more information click here.

Jobs By iJobs

Christy Coker — 2009-06-24T14:54:00Z

For job postings look at: http://JobsByiJobs.com

Possible Videos of Interest

Christy Coker — 2009-06-18T14:54:00Z

Green Matters: What in the World is going on? (15-part DVD series)

This 15-part DVD series, offers viewers a look into what's being done around the world and what we can also do to help reduce our carbon footprint. Each program brings hopeful information from governments, corporations, environmental agencies and individuals who are finding ways to improve our planet. Using the latest global perspective, this life changing eco-friendly series deals with all things "green", whether it's organic, recyclable, sustainable, or bio.

http://www.filmideas.com/greenmatters.html

Financial Fitness (4-part DVD series)

Recommended: Video Librarian, School Library Journal

Financial Fitness like physical fitness takes a sharp focus on the final goal. What we would like to accomplish financially. It requires us to crunch the numbers, focus the energy, and keep the course if we are to stay healthy in a financial sense. As part of that regimen, we’ll help young adults learn to appreciate the value of their money by presenting the pleasures and pitfalls of financially responsibility. From credit to interest and all the money stops in between, we’ll share successful strategies for ways to remain financially fit.

http://www.filmideas.com/financialfitness.html

The Working World for Young Adults (4-part DVD series)

This latest series designed especially for young adults deals with the all important world of work. Today's young workers will need to be even more dedicated to successfully compete in a global marketplace. Poor work ethics, a careless regard for customer satisfaction and lack of a commitment to the job will only lead to a troubled work history and unhappy careers.

In these newly released programs we'll take a look at the issues being faced by young workers today and offer in return some solid solutions. We'll discover what makes a person successful in a job now and into the future, as well as important ways to improve their success in the world of work. Viewers may be surprised to learn they don't have to be the very best worker at the job to succeed, if they apply the good work ethics they'll learn in the 4-part, The Working World For Young Adults.

http://www.filmideas.com/workingworldforyoungadults.html

Independent Living For Young Adults (4-part DVD series)

These ethnically diverse programs offer young adults a realistic guide to the challenges they'll face after graduation, whether from High School or College. Each focused topic offers sound advice on important elements for entering the world of adult responsibility. The four essential programs provide solid assistance for dealing with job expectations and job interviews, from living at home to life on their own and finally, to enjoying basic needs or establishing a new personal lifestyle.

http://www.filmideas.com/independentliving.html

Timelines of Ancient Civilizations (14-part series)

Recommended: Booklist, School Library Journal

Using an easy to follow progressive timeline from early beginning to more modern day, students will follow the emerging development and ultimate sophistication of these most notable civilizations. Broken down into sub-chapters of information, each video program covers the most important topics and concepts associated with the unique culture and history of these civilizations as they passed through time.

http://www.filmideas.com/timelines.html

The Guerrilla Guide to Politics

This hip, high-energy, look at the democratic process is designed to empower young people to flex their civic muscle. The informative program delivers its civic lessons in manageable chapters, which includes among others, getting registered to vote, the voting process and effective ways to contact public officials. By using a cutting edge sound track, creative edits, and high-powered graphics, The Guerrilla Guide to Politics stays in touch with the intended audience while offering a well researched, non-partisan and issue neutral approach. Viewers learn the real value of taking part in the political system.

http://www.filmideas.com/guerrillaguidetopolitics.html

Basics of Biology Series (30-part DVD series)

A new series of 30 programs with high production values for just about every student that takes a Biology class. You’ve got the Basics covered.

http://www.filmideas.com/basicsofbiology.html

Young Professional's Guide to Success

Christy Coker — 2009-06-18T14:54:00Z

In the Book

Learn what CEOs and top executives did early in their career to set them up for future success
Get direct advice from these leaders on what young professionals can do to achieve success
Find out what major corporations feel are the most important skills for their new-hires

To learn more visit:

http://www.ypsuccess.com/

25 Ways to Sabotage your Job Search

Christy Coker — 2009-06-16T14:54:00Z

You know the friend who constantly dates the wrong kind of person? The one who's endlessly frustrated that he or she is going to die alone because all the good ones are taken?

After enough venting sessions, you realize something your friend doesn't: He or she is the common thread tying together all of these -- let's just say it together -- losers. Someone needs to speak up and say, "You're doing this to yourself."

You'll find this same pattern can be true in a job hunt. Granted, we're in tough times and plenty of reasons out of your control can keep you from getting hired. But that's just one more reason to do everything within your power to be the best job seeker you can.

With that in mind, look over these 25 ways you might be unknowingly sabotaging your job search:

To learn more click the link below:

http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/worklife/06/15/job.search.sabotage/index.html

CNN Video-Facebook

Christy Coker — 2009-06-15T14:54:00Z

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2009/06/12/facebook.photo.to.ad.kplr

Juju-Job Search Site

Christy Coker — 2009-06-10T14:54:00Z

Check out http://www.juju.com for job listings in your neighborhood.

Ten Companies Hiring Work from Home

Christy Coker — 2009-06-09T14:54:00Z

Can you imagine how simple your life would be if you never had to drive to work? If you have the self-discipline to work from home, the right opportunity could help you get back those commute hours and gain some extra time each day to do whatever you want.

Wondering where to start? Here are 10 companies hiring for work from home right now:.....

To Learn About These Companies Click Below:
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-10_companies_hiring_for_work_from_home-649

Resume and Cover Letters: Do's and Don'ts

Christy Coker — 2009-06-09T14:54:00Z

Congratulations on completing your college degree. Now the real challenge begins as you enter the job market. You can make your job search easier if you format your resume and cover letters with care. Even recruiters for entry level jobs are looking for polished resumes and letters that demonstrate your ability to communicate as well as present your career skills. Here are five key do's and don'ts that can make or break the success of your job search.....

Click Below to View the Rest of the Article:
http://www.collegegrad.com/articles/resumes-and-cover-letters.shtml

Don't Let Your Online Profile Sabotage Your Job Prospects

Christy Coker — 2009-06-09T14:54:00Z

College students and young professionals aren’t the first to make stupid mistakes, but they are the first to post these mistakes online for all the world to see.
Gone are the golden days when you provided potential employers with carefully screened references guaranteed to give a glowing recommendation of your skills and character. Why call those people when you can look at all the things a candidate has posted online or easily figure out who else they’ve worked with and call the unscreened references?

Be forewarned that these days, most employers do some amount of due diligence on the people they hire and those they want to hire. At a minimum, they will do a Google search on you. Many will also attempt to check out your profiles on sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn and MySpace...

Click Below to Learn the Don'ts of Having an Online Profile:

http://www.gottamentor.com/viewAdvice.aspx?a=312&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20090317

Five Best and Worst States for Finding Internships and Entry Level Jobs

Christy Coker — 2009-06-09T14:54:00Z

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, March 17, 2009 - In response to recent reports that job seekers are struggling to find jobs, CollegeRecruiter.com compiled lists of the five best and worst states for finding internships and entry level jobs. The data was gathered through a state-by-state search on the site; the lists will be updated every month to help students and entry level job candidates know how many opportunities are available to them and in which states...

To see the states ranking visit the following site:

http://www.collegerecruiter.com/pages/pressrelease03172009.php

How to Get a Job When No One's Hiring.

Christy Coker — 2009-06-09T14:54:00Z

David Perry, a longtime headhunter, says you're wasting your time if you're looking for job postings online. And he should know: he's often the guy on the other side helping companies lure new talent. Perry, who's based in Ottawa, says that in the last 22 years he has accomplished 996 searches totaling $172 million in salary. And the bottom line in today's economy, he says, is you have to tap the "hidden job market." Perry's also the co-author of "Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters" and he recently spoke with Fortune.

What's the "hidden job market"?

To find out check out the link below:
http://finance.yahoo.com/career-work/article/106840/How-to-Get-a-Job-When-No-One's-Hiring

Quintessential Careers

Christy Coker — 2009-06-09T14:54:00Z

Quintessential Careers is a great site to visit for your job search needs. Please feel free to browse the site listed below.

http://www.quintcareers.com/

More Grads Turning to Internships

Christy Coker — 2009-06-09T14:54:00Z

For months, senior Rachel Morrissey polished her resume, networked with family and friends and diligently applied for dozens of jobs, hoping to snag a full-time graphic design position.

When nothing worked, the studio art major shifted her search and eventually landed a six-month unpaid internship at a Connecticut stationery company.

“An internship seemed like the better route,” she said......

To read more click the link below:

http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=67434

College Students Report Internet Remains #1 Source of Job Information

Christy Coker — 2009-06-09T14:54:00Z

FOSTER CITY, CA -- April 8, 2009 -- CollegeGrad.com, the #1 entry-level job site on the Web, released its survey results on what college students believe to be the best sources of entry-level job information. For the third consecutive year, a majority of respondents, 53 percent, listed the Internet as their primary source of job-related news and data....

For more information click the link below:

http://www.collegegrad.com/press/best-source.shtml

Job Search Page-Another Helping Hand on the Road to Getting a Great Job

Christy Coker — 2009-06-09T14:54:00Z

Job Search Page offers Students instant and free access to millions of available jobs from across the web. With a quick search your students can find jobs from career websites, employers directly, staffing agencies, newspapers and more. Thousands of students are already finding our website to be a great asset to their job search.

To discover Job Search Page, visit the following link:
http://www.jobsearchpage.com/

Do You Pass the Social Media Recruitment Test?

Christy Coker — 2009-06-09T14:54:00Z

With the emergence of social media sites like LinkedIn(), Facebook(), and Twitter(), and their user bases growing by the millions, one would think that a headhunter’s job just got much easier. I mean let’s face it; nowadays we can find anybody whether it’s on one of these social networking sites, on a blog, discussion board, alumni list or via true and tried headhunting techniques....

To Learn More, Click Below:

http://mashable.com/2009/04/08/social-media-recruitment/

New Poll Indicates Stable Hiring Prospects for Class of 2009

Christy Coker — 2009-06-09T14:54:00Z

In a survey conducted by CollegeGrad.com, the #1 entry-level job site on the Internet, 86 percent of graduating seniors expect to graduate without a job offer. Yet employers expect hiring levels to hold steady this year, according to a survey sponsored by The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). The survery shows that while the current economy may have dampened the hopes of new college graduates, it hasn't necessarily affected their employment prospects....

To learn more click below:

http://www.collegegrad.com/press/hiring-stable.shtml

Scholarships, Online Degrees, and More!

Christy Coker — 2009-06-09T14:54:00Z

The College Scholarships, Colleges, and Online Degrees page is designed to offer college-bound, graduate school-bound, and career school bound students of all ages information easy access to information about a wide variety of subjects which include:

	free college scholarship and financial aid searches.
	SAT and ACT test preparation tips, and more.
	colleges and universities throughout the United States.
	online degree and online college programs For more information click below: http://www.college-scholarships.com/

CareerTV Presents...

Christy Coker — 2009-06-09T14:54:00Z

Compliments of CareerTv.com

http://www.careertv.com/v2/distribution/v2/distributionwidget.aspx?channel=show&width=300

CollegeGrad.com Names Top Entry-Level Employers for 2009 - Entry-Level Job Opportunities Remain Stable

Christy Coker — 2009-06-09T14:54:00Z

Foster City, CA (PRWEB) April 21, 2009 -- As college graduation ceremonies commence nationwide, CollegeGrad.com, the #1 Entry-Level Job Site on the Web, announces the Top Entry-Level Employers for 2009. Despite difficult economic times, 2009 faces the second largest projected increase in entry-level hiring CollegeGrad.com has seen since 2005, down 1.5 percent from last year, but up 11.4 percent from 2007....

For more information click below:

http://www.collegegrad.com/press/top-employers.shtml

Disabilities and the Job Search: Should You Tell, or Not? How? And When? And, What If You Don't? Then What?

Christy Coker — 2009-06-09T14:54:00Z

The title says it all. These are the questions that wake people with disabilities up in the middle of the night. I can remember the what-ifs going round and round inside my head while I wondered if I would ever find a job, and just about every person with a disability I've ever known has wrestled with the likely consequences of these decisions and wondered what to do....

For more information click below:

http://community.gettinghired.com/blogs/pennyforyourthoughts/archive/2009/04/08/should-you-tell-or-not-how-and-when-and-what-if-you-don-t-then-what.aspx#Continued

Can you Send out too Many Resumes?

Christy Coker — 2009-06-09T14:54:00Z

A survey conducted by CollegeGrad.com, the #1 entry-level job site on the Internet, found that 59 percent of recent college graduates plan to submit 30 or more resumes during their initial search for employment. Many job-search experts agree, however, that recent grads may find more success by focusing on the quality of their resumes instead of relying on mass distribution...

For more information, click below:

http://www.collegegrad.com/press/too-many-resumes.shtml

Acing Tricky Interview Questions

Christy Coker — 2009-06-09T14:54:00Z

A good place to start in your interview preparation process is to be prepared enough to answer the questions below. Although these questions may vary from industry to industry, there are questions that will come up in every interview. Here are the 8 most commonly asked questions and some tips on how to answer them...

For more information, click below:

http://www.gottamentor.com/viewAdvice.aspx?a=372&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20090519

How to Make Yourself Standout in an Interview

Christy Coker — 2009-06-09T14:54:00Z

Believe it or not, it is not your outstanding professional track record or your exceptional academic pedigree that make you standout in an interview. Those are the things that get you the interview. Once you walk in the room and sit down in front of the interviewer, it is a whole new ball game. If you want to Standout in Your Interview, you need to focus on the following steps to differentiate yourself from your peers...

For More Information on Standing Out in an Interview See the Below Link:

http://www.gottamentor.com/viewAdvice.aspx?a=371&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20090519

How do I Build a Great Resume?

Christy Coker — 2009-06-09T14:54:00Z

How do I build a great resume?**

oWe want you to succeed. That's why we're providing tips and tricks about how to write a killer resume, ace the interview and join our team.

Good resumes are clear, concise and full of valuable details. Here are some tips for writing a memorable resume:

Specifics

We want to read about specific accomplishments opposed to vague facts.

Mediocre: "Improved sales."
Improved: "Increased sales 50 percent by implementing a new sales plan."

Mediocre: "Managed other employees."
Improved: "Managed five employees who collectively met each quarter's sales goals."

Quantify your accomplishments: What was the result? How much? How long? Answer those questions to best explain your relevant experience.

Mechanics

Perfect spelling and grammar are essential. Anything less is simply unprofessional. Use spell check and beyond that, have someone who is strong in English spelling and grammar proofread it. A mistake could be the difference between getting an interview and getting your resume tossed.

Focus

Be sure your objective statement is focused. Don't tell us about your life's goal. Instead, write about your specific job goals and how they relate to the position. Then compose your education and work experience information to clearly support your objective. Unless they specifically relate to the position, omit personal information such as age, photos and hobbies.

Presentation

For all formats, consistently use one clean typeface such as Arial or Times New Roman ranging in size from 10 pts. to 14 pts. For a hard copy, use a high-quality paper and save the colored paper for arts and crafts; you might see using it as a way to stand out, but a potential employer might see it as goofy. Keep it simple.

Honesty

Never lie or exaggerate on a resume and include all employment information; a good rule of thumb is for the past 15 years. A background check will show all of this information, so you might as well include it in your resume now. Also, steer clear of negative comments. Not everything on your resume will thrill you, but don't complain, be careful with criticism and stay positive.

**(All content in this post is courtesy of IGT)

10 Do's and Do Not's of Resumes

Christy Coker — 2009-06-09T14:54:00Z

Your resume is the first point of contact between you and a potential employer. This is often the only opportunity they will have to get to know you and your skill set. The reality is: you don't have a lot of time to impress the reader as they spend about 10 seconds looking at each resume. So not only do you have to make a great first impression, you have to do it fast. Here's how to create a compelling, concise resume that makes an immediate positive impression...

To read about the 10 Do's and Don't's of Resumes click the link below:

http://www.gottamentor.com/ViewGeneralAdvice.aspx?g=7&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20090609

Job Hunting Advice-The Resume

Christy Coker — 2009-06-09T14:54:00Z

Your resume is the starting point of your job search. Considering the time and effort you spend developing your skills, writing an effective resume is a comparatively small additional investment of time. An effective resume will put you in position to begin using your hard-earned skills....

For more information see the below link.

http://www.jobhuntingadvice.com/resume_help.htm

What Not to Wear-An Interviewee's Guide

Christy Coker — 2009-06-09T14:54:00Z

If television sitcoms of the 1980s and 1990s are to be believed, every parent in America argued with a teenager who wanted to wear ripped jeans and ill-fitting shirts to school.

These shows also implied that the youth of America ran around speaking like Valley Girls and using slang no one over the age of 17 understood.

I thought these fashion battles were dramatized TV nonsense and never happened in real households.

I was wrong.

Judging by the amount of inappropriate attire job seekers wear to interviews and employees wear to work, many adults are taking advantage of the freedom to wear whatever they choose. And some of them seem to be wearing the exact clothes their parents disapproved of over a decade (or two) ago........

For more information on dressing for success see the link below.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/worklife/06/08/cb.what.not.wear.office/index.html

Interview Strategies

Christy Coker — 2009-06-09T14:54:00Z

In recent weeks, recruiters for Consolidated Container Co. have seen job candidates arrive up to an hour early for interviews. Other candidates have alluded to financial hardships while in the hot seat, and one person even distributed bound copies of documents describing projects he completed for past employers. These sorts of tactics aren't exactly winners....

For more information see the below link.

http://finance.yahoo.com/career-work/article/106924/The-Interview-That-Will-Bag-a-Job

How to Make a Million !?!

Christy Coker — 2008-10-17T14:54:00Z

These seven industries hold seven-figure potential. Find out how to get started in each one--and take one step closer to a richer life.

Five Surprising Paychecks

Christy Coker — 2008-10-17T14:54:00Z

Are you making what you're worth? Even in a tight economy, some workers are taking home more money than their job titles might reveal. Here's a look at five careers that come with surprising salaries

The 'Weakness' Question: Tips for Handling One of the Worst Interview Questions

Christy Coker — 2008-10-17T14:54:00Z

Being asked about one's own "biggest weaknesses" in a job interview is considered (by many job-seekers, at least) one of the worst interview questions. Do you know how to answer? Read this interesting article to prepare you for that interview moment.

True Tales from Terrifying Interviews

Christy Coker — 2008-10-17T14:54:00Z

But not every interview runs smoothly. These are all true stories, along with tips and advice, collected by the editors at Experience, Inc.

Easy to Make Resume Mistakes

Christy Coker — 2008-10-17T14:54:00Z

In a recent CareerBuilder.com survey, hiring managers and human resource professionals across the nation shared the most unusual resume blunders they've come across in their careers. Check them out here.

Find a Low Stress Job with High Potential!

Christy Coker — 2008-10-17T14:54:00Z

Read here about several jobs that can enable you to experience low stress along with job satisfaction and career growth!

Hot Jobs for Big Bucks!

Christy Coker — 2008-10-17T14:54:00Z

Ever dream of breaking the $100k barrier? This article introduces you to six career paths which give people that opportunity!

Strange but True!

Christy Coker — 2008-08-12T14:54:00Z

Weird tactics can sometimes get you the job. Read how some innovative thinkers stepped "outside of the box" to aquire jobs they really wanted by visiting this site.

Dressing for Success AFTER Getting the Job

Christy Coker — 2008-08-12T14:54:00Z

Appropriate dress does not disappear once a job is acquired. Check out this article for more information on what it takes to maintain a proper dress code while in the office.

Where the Money Is in 2008

Christy Coker — 2008-08-12T14:54:00Z

Not exactly sure what field you wish to pursue in college? Check out Yahoo.com's article identifying the top ten money-making career opportunities for 2008 by visiting this link.

Degree Choices for a Competetive Job Market

Christy Coker — 2008-06-06T14:54:00Z

Following is an interesting snapshot of degree choices for those looking for the most job offers following graduation. Visit with Career Services and let us help you find your best fit. "8 Sure Fire Hires"

Non-Profit Resource

Christy Coker — 2008-05-23T14:54:00Z

Here is a great resource for anyone seeking an opportunity within the non-profit field.

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/search_results.cfm?site_id=2827

Working in the Non-Profit field

Christy Coker — 2008-04-08T14:54:00Z

Following are some helpful resources for anyone interested in a non-profit careeer:

10 Great Jobs in Non-Profits
GuideStar Non-Profit Database (a great resource for finding non-profits in a certain area)
Idealist.org (A great resource for finding jobs and internships with non-profits)

New Resource Library Titles

Christy Coker — 2008-03-04T14:54:00Z

Some of our latest additions to the Career Resource library in Buhler. Drop in sometime for a quick read!
Career Distinction: Stand Out by Building Your Brand, The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search:The Proven Program Used by the Worlds Leading Career Services Company, How to Say It: Job Interviews, The Intern Files: How to Get, Keep, and Make the Most of Your InternshipNo More Ramen: The 20-Something's Real World Survival Guide: Straight Talk on Jobs, Money, Balance, Life, and More Smart Moves for Liberal Arts Grads

The subject is...Internships

Christy Coker — 2008-02-22T14:54:00Z

Here is a great new resource for internship information, One Day, One Internship. This site provides daily internship research, links, and very helpful information. you can sign-up for updates or just peruse their archives. Excellent resource.

Looking for a Gaming internship? Freshly posted yesterday: From the Game Career Guide- Intern to Hire

Always carefully explore internship opportunites. Here is an interesting recent news item from a campus newspaper this week.
If you ever have any concerns or questions about an internship program...please don't hesitate to contact Career Services.

What's new in job/internship recruiting? How about the Job Cuzzi?

Interview Today Event

Christy Coker — 2008-02-12T14:54:00Z

Our registration page for "InterviewToday" is now posted. Students, register to reserve your interview spot with selected employers. This is an excellent opportunity to meet with employers in a professional setting. Let us know if you have any questions. Click here to get started.

Interview Tips (and more)

Christy Coker — 2008-02-01T14:54:00Z

Interviews can be tough. CareerJournal has tips for dealing with the really difficult aspects such as "Tell me about yourself", Phone Interviews, and Projecting Confidence. Additional resources for interviews are listed here.

Also, are you prepared to articulate the value of your Liberal Arts education. Here is a highly informative opinion piece concerning titled "Liberal Arts Schools are Producing Tomorrow's Leaders" that may help shape your interview responses.

In Today's News: U.S. Job loss stats for January: down 17,000. See Arkansas Business for the full story. Are you doing everything possible to prepare for a more competitive job market?

Frozen Friday Reads

Christy Coker — 2008-01-25T14:54:00Z

Expanding your career knowledge....what better way to spend a frosty Friday afternoon with a modicum of frozen precipitation!

Recent Jobline Postings (Login for details)

Computer Systems Technician
Telecommunications Analyst
Seasonal Customer Service Reps with FTD
Boson Ballet Resident Assistant Positions
Summer Camp Counselor Positions

Opportunities of the Week 1/18

Christy Coker — 2008-01-18T14:54:00Z

Jobline is loaded with too many opportunities to list for this week. Numerous summer camp positions, a student worker position with our office, and many more are now posted. Email, call, or stop by if you need help finding a job or internship. Finally, don't forget our Spring Internship Orientation session January 24th at 4:00 PM in Buhler 304.

New Year, New Semester

Christy Coker — 2008-01-17T14:54:00Z

Well, the weather doesn't quite say "Spring" yet, but we are definitely in the new semester swing. Welcome back to any and all students and readers. Spring is a busy time for Career Services. Graduation, employer recruitng, grad school applications and acceptance, job fairs, internships, summer job and internship searches...wow.

Our first post of this semester comes out of discussion with our Career Services advisory group. This group is made up of current students from each class year and outside constituents and colleagues. Some of the topics brought up at a recent session included job search expectations and making sure you have a backup plan. Here are some resources dealing with some of these issues and planning for the new year. As always, contact our office if you need any help managing your career path.

Friday News and Stats

Christy Coker — 2007-12-07T14:54:00Z

Best of luck on any remaining finals!

Some late afternoon career-related news and links.

An Excellent Resource

Christy Coker — 2007-11-30T14:54:00Z

It is great to receive a note from someone outside of Hendrix who has run across our blog. Today's note comes from the creator of the One Day, One Job blog. At first glance, this looks to be an excellent trove of job postings and suggestions for managing your job search upon graduation.

In addition to the blog, check out the daily job postings that contain not only the standard information, but links to help applicants research the organization and position. How do they find all of their information? Check out the post: How to Use Google to Find a Job, which is also an excellent search guide for job seekers.

50 Best Internships

Christy Coker — 2007-11-30T14:54:00Z

Click here for Business Week’s slide show of their choices for the 50 best internships. This is a great resource. We are working to convert this into a manageable, referenced, resource list as well.

Opportunities of the Week (11/16)

Christy Coker — 2007-11-16T14:54:00Z

Here a few of the opportunites that have passed by our office within just the past couple of days. Please email careerservices@hendrix.edu or visit Jobline for all the details.

Volunteer Opportunites with the Humane Society of Faulkner County
Spring Internship Opportunities with BKD Accounting
A UMC Youth Ministry position opening in Waco, TX
Texas A&M Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education Graduate program information

Majors' Fair Re-cap

Christy Coker — 2007-11-09T14:54:00Z

Our 2007 Majors' Fair, co-hosted with Academic Support Services, was a huge success. Over 250 students dropped in and checked out the interactive and informative departmental displays and information tables. Looking to find out what career options are available for a particular major? Check out our "What Can you Do with a Major in...?" page here. Also, visit with Academic Support Services if you need assistance declaring or changing your major.

Science Education and Job Prospects: What are the Facts?

Christy Coker — 2007-10-26T14:54:00Z

A very interesting article by Vivek Wadhwa posted recently on www.businessweek.com. The article examines popular political and public perceptions that the US is falling behind in educating and employing scientists. Wadhwa insists that the opposite is actually the case and provides a recent case study in the subject for proof. He cites sustained improvement in science education in terms of both quality and numbers. He also notes that the available jobs for recent graduates in science fields are actually fewer than those seeking positions. He points out that heeding calls for increases in numbers graduating with science or engineering backgrounds could result in many of those graduates taking positions in non-science related fields due to a shortage of jobs for them. His arguments make the case for improved science education initiatives that are also accompanied by job creation in these fields. Wadhwa’s closing arguments are supportive of a strong liberal arts background and continued investment into businesses which promote sustainability and provide innovative technical opportunities for college grads.

“We need our children to receive a balanced and broad education. Perhaps we should focus on creating demand for the many scientists and engineers we graduate. There are many problems, from global warming to the development of alternative fuels to cures for infectious diseases that need to be solved.”

Click here to read the entire article. It is an interesting take with some definite room for debate on either side. Thoughts or opinions?

Resume Tips

Christy Coker — 2007-10-10T14:54:00Z

We review resumes almost daily. Sometimes we review several per day. Our office is always glad to provide this service to students and alumni as it is also one of the most important steps in the job search, career planning, and even grad school application process. As always, feel free to call, email, or stop by if you would like to have your resume reviewed. We will personally look over your resume and make reccomendations based on your particular situation and based on your resume content. If you need help just getting something down on paper, make sure you check out our resume handout located here. Following is a summary of our most frequent resume reccomendations.

Do not use a template for your final draft. Your resume will not have a unique look or feel. It also may be difficult to add content and shift the format or headings.
Use minimal margins for your page layout. 1/2 or 3/4 inch margins all around usually look great.
Watch for spelling errors (advice we could use for this blog at times as well)
Make sure that your profile, objective, or experience descriptions are unique and specific. Prove your experience and qualifications. Do not waste space with content that would work for any other cadidate applying for the same position or describe anyone who worked in a similar position.
Always include your cover letter and reference if you are applying directly for a specific position. However, use care when including these in posting your resume to a general job board.
Don't think of your resume as a static/single document. Adapt it as needed or create multiple resumes. e.g. one for positions related to your major and one for positions related to your experience.

Again, drop us an email at careerservices@hendrix.edu for a personal resume review.

A College Financial Aid Overview

Christy Coker — 2007-10-05T14:54:00Z

Often our office fields questions related to on-campus work options and funding options for graduate school. Following is a great synopsis and resource for financial aid options including those for grad school. Check out Paying for College.

Another Take on Gen Y

Christy Coker — 2007-10-04T14:54:00Z

Discussions of the latest generation of young working adults and students, loosely defined as those born in the 80's and 90's, have been at the top of career-related topic lists for some time now. One could probably devote an entire blog to only this issue. I am sure that there are some already out there. The majority of arguments in the debates seem to be overwhelmingly negative in their view of the career management styles of the latest generation. However, this article by Jack and Suzy Welch presents some excellent points for the conversation on the alternate side. Optimism, social responsibility, and entrepreneurial spirit are the keywords used to describe young workers. A few positives in this debate can't hurt and are much needed to balance the perceptions of hiring managers.

Best Places to Launch a Career

Christy Coker — 2007-09-28T14:54:00Z

With our Grad and Internship expo, we've been a bit behind with blog posts of late. However, we certainly wanted to pass along a link to Business Week's annual report "The Best Places to Launch a Career." Beyond being an excellent resource, this report offers an especially good nugget from our Career office perspective. Several of the top ten companies and organizations have visited our campus both recently and frequently-PriceWaterHouseCoopers, Disney, Teach For America, Peace Corps, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, the US State Department, Northwestern Mutual, and Earnst and Young. Hendrix students have also recently interned at many of these top companies-Merrill-Lynch and KPMG to name a couple. Finally, we also have alumni or other contacts at many of the other companies.

Finding your Dream Career

Christy Coker — 2007-09-28T14:54:00Z

Enticed by a career that may seem out of reach? Interested in a major that seems to have limited career options? Sometimes your dream job is not completely out of reach. Check out this article for some best possible scenarios.

Grad School and Internship Expo

Christy Coker — 2007-09-18T14:54:00Z

Excitement is building for our upcoming Graduate School and Internship Expo. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 26th on campus in the Hulen Ballroom. Currently we have 30 participating programs, schools, and organizations-from Law Schools, Graduate Programs, Medical Programs, Business Schools and Non-Profits. Organizations and Schools may still register-our registration form is linked on our front webpage- www.hendrix.edu/career. Students may also check out the informational flyer-this includes a list of participating organizations. We'll blog later about tips for attending the event and more. For now, just mark your calendar and plan to visit next Wednesday!!! UPDATE: We had a great event-over 150 students in attendance, plus many faculty and staff dropped by the expo.

Online Professional Networking Tips

Christy Coker — 2007-09-13T14:54:00Z

This week is officially "neworking week" for the Hendrix Job Blog. CareerJournal has some great tips for networking professionally online using tools such as LinkedIn. We've been using LinkedIn for well over a year now and recently received a job post for students via an alum through the network - so it really can be a valuable tool. Check out the article and the related links as well.

Networking Events

Christy Coker — 2007-09-10T14:54:00Z

Roby Brock's BizBlog has the scoop on some great events scheduled for this month. Click here for all the information and details. Take advantage of events like these!

Opportunity of the Week 9/7

Christy Coker — 2007-09-07T14:54:00Z

Hendrix Alum Juli Burrow Goss is looking for candidates to fill three Americorps positions with Habitat for Humanity of Pulaski County. The position title is construction crew leader and there are some great benefits available including health care, student loan forbearance, education and housing allowances and more. The position requires a 10 1/2 month commitment. If you are intersted, check all all the info and contact Juli via Jobline.

Job Satisfaction and Career Planning

Christy Coker — 2007-09-05T14:54:00Z

The Labor Day weekend is always a prime time for career and employment news items. Particularly interesting are reports regarding the University of Chicago’s most recent studies related to job satisfaction. Here are a few highlights and career services observations:

Workers in South Central states (including Arkansas) were most satisfied with their jobs. (Factor geography into your career planning)
People working in helping or creative professions expressed high job satisfaction ratings. (Consider working with a non-profit or pursuing your artistic ambitions)
Job satisfaction increases with age.
(Your first job may not be perfect, that’s ok, your career path is a progressive journey)
Job satisfaction increases with education-those with graduate degrees reported the highest ratings. (Strongly consider graduate school-the rewards go beyond earnings potential)

Opportunities of the Week

Christy Coker — 2007-08-31T14:54:00Z

We were planning to use a routine Friday post to highlight a single Jobline opportunity; however, this week there are simply too many great opportunities to limit our blog post to only one.

-Teach for America has posted their call for 2008 corps members. This is an excellent service opportunity. They seek students from all majors: check out their listing on Jobline if you would like to learn more.
-We also recently received a note concerning an excellent opportunity with DuoShare. The open position is Software Development Engineer. Email us as soon as possible if you would like more info.

The great opportunities for this weeek do not end there. Heifer Project has posted a Community Education Coordinator position and ABF Freight Services is looking for an Economic Analyst. Login or register to check out all the details.

Shale Symposium Synopsis

Christy Coker — 2007-08-30T14:54:00Z

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend the 2007 Fayetteville Shale Symposium. If you are not familiar with the Fayetteville Shale play, Arkansas Business, the symposium organizer has all of the details you need – they will also have the symposium presentation outlines posted online soon. The shale play provides a tremendous opportunity for new job creation. For example, Southwestern Energy, just one of the companies involved in the Fayetteville Shale play currently has thirty job postings in Conway alone. These jobs include some advanced technical and administrative roles. Several accounting positions are also posted with Southwestern.

Some additional reflections on the symposium:
-The extraction of natural gas from the Fayetteville shale offers great economic opportunity to the area and the state through economic investment, community patronage, and the potential for new, high-paying jobs.
-There are also important environmental concerns and the state environmental agency (ADEQ) is working to make sure there is minimal environmental impact.
- From the company, investment, and legal speakers, I gathered that the enthusiasm for these opportunities should be tempered with realistic expectations: There will be declining values from drilling operations, the operations basically only offset traditional vertical drilling of the past, and energy prices will determine whether continued and expanded operations are economically feasible.

Comments or Questions?

Experience First

Christy Coker — 2007-08-22T14:54:00Z

This article had to serve as the topic of one our first posts. The premise really sums up the mission of campus career services. The importance of first jobs, internships, hard work, and classroom instruction is huge, yet it is often slighted for sake of a good success story. That’s what career services offers: opportunities to begin progressing toward your goals. An internship or entry level job can be the foundation of a really amazing career. Don’t forget those initial steps, “First, get a job (or an internship).” Great things will follow.

Getting Started

Christy Coker — 2007-08-22T14:54:00Z

Welcome to the Hendrix Job Blog! Hopefully this first post will get the introductions and details out of the way and we can move on to the important stuff! This is the place to find breaking job and internship postings, career and industry news, and advice for your job or internship search. Our primary audience is the Hendrix community, but we welcome all readers and hope that we provide some insight into college career services for employers, bloggers, and all readers.

Hendrix Career Services already utilizes a great job posting board, Jobline, and we connect with students and employers in several ways. So why the blog? This gives a chance to quickly deliver content to our constituents (students, parents, employers, career professionals) – especially if you make use of an RSS reader. We encourage dialogue, so comments and links are welcome. Also, make sure you check out our links of interest. We’ve included a few folks in this list with much more blogging experience than we can boast. They also provide some top-notch career advice and information.

Those are the basics. Thanks for reading!