tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27558708278872983732024-03-19T08:44:02.038-04:00Help Wanted: A Blog for Job SeekersInformation for full and part-time job seekers. Resources, job opportunities, upcoming events and more! Maintained by UB Career Services.UB Career Counselorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650397138075910442noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755870827887298373.post-9008614960167702072010-06-02T16:39:00.004-04:002010-06-02T16:44:54.967-04:00Summer Gig Turned Job OfferSummer internships are a great stepping stone to the real deal: a full-time job in your field upon graduation. Not only do you get to test out the waters of a given occupation, but you have the unique opportunity to show your supervisor why your knowledge, skills, and talents would be a perfect fit for their company. A significant number of employers report hiring former interns for full-time positions, so make sure to take your internship seriously! Read more on <a href="http://www.gottamentor.com/viewRoadmap.aspx?r=284&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NL_7%20Tips%20to%20Ace%20Your%20Finance%20Internship_6-2-10">"How to Turn Your Summer Internship on Wall Street into a Full Time Job Offer."</a>UB Career Counselorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650397138075910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755870827887298373.post-28943236500920441152010-06-02T16:35:00.003-04:002010-06-02T16:39:02.990-04:00First Job? Start Right!Congratulations May 2010 grads! Many of you are entering the world of work for the very first time. Your first full-time job brings much excitement, anticipation, and anxiety. Read this article from Gottamentor.com for 5 tips for <a href="http://www.gottamentor.com/viewAdvice.aspx?a=41&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NL_7%20Tips%20to%20Ace%20Your%20Finance%20Internship_6-2-10">"Getting Off to a Good Start in a New Job."</a>UB Career Counselorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650397138075910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755870827887298373.post-55502142532590940662010-03-11T11:43:00.003-05:002010-03-11T11:53:23.036-05:00Networking and the Inner CircleNetworking is a big word, but the practice itself can start small. Consider all of the people you already know: your friends, family, teachers, neighbors - and then think of all of the people they know. Your friends' friends, your parents' colleagues, your neighbors' kids. The list goes on and on. Take it one step at a time and before you know it, you'll be well on your way to growing your own professional network.<br /><br /><strong>People Who Want to Help You</strong><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Adapted from <em>The Overnight Resume (Asher, 2004)</em></span><br /><em><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></em><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">1. Every alumna or alumnus of your school.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">2. Every former employer.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">3. Every former co-worker.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">4. Every friend you ever had.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">5. Every friend your friends ever had.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">6. Every spouse your friends ever had.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">7. Every parent or close relative your friends ever had.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">8. Every acquaintance, however fleeting, you ever had.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">9. Every professor or teacher you ever had.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">10. Every career counselor at every school you ever attended.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">11. Every leader and member of your church, synagogue or temple.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">12. Every leader and member of every social, academic, or professional club you know of.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">13. Every neighbor you ever had.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">15. Every doctor you ever had.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">16. Every hairdress, dry cleaner, personal trainer, coach, veteranarian, auto mechanic, wedding planner, and bartender you ever had.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">17. Everybody<em> you</em> ever helped out in life.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">18. Start over and talk to them all again.</span>UB Career Counselorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650397138075910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755870827887298373.post-28315306541254737802010-03-11T11:33:00.003-05:002010-03-11T11:42:17.002-05:00Manners MatterStumped by which fork, knife, and glass to use at a business dinner? Don't embarrass yourself and lose your chance at getting the job offer. Attend this informative program where you'll learn the correct way to handle yourself and the silverware too! Dinner includes soup, salad, entree, and dessert.<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447416766860215266" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_XmewehEYk55L6BGk4xJpeGc5gGvLOaJMbiv4alR-fksh9SpmAb6wgI6gbMSul8IA30lriPYMIZV4eFu4HLi17ne0ZEv41Cl6SQw62tpbx41_gGt-IMgIRBOo4AZPXiEdgbSNpK3Fzrg/s200/place+setting.jpg" border="0" />Etiquette Dinner</strong><br />March 24, 2010<br />5 - 7 pm<br />Bert's, Talbert Hall<br />UB North Campus<br /><p> </p><p>To register: You must pre-pay by going to Career Services, 259 Capen Hall by <em>March 17th.</em> $10 fee may be paid by cash, check, credit card, Campus Cash or Dining Dollars. </p><p>For more information, visit: <a href="http://www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/etiquette.php">www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/etiquette.php</a></p>UB Career Counselorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650397138075910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755870827887298373.post-30620078848103428892010-03-11T11:27:00.003-05:002010-03-11T11:33:27.200-05:00March Career Workshops<strong>Resume Writing for Jobs and Internships</strong><br />Mon., March 14th<br />3 - 4 pm<br />259 Capen Hall<br /><br /><strong>The Academic Job Talk: Presenting Your Research in Interviews</strong><br />Tues., March 16th<br />3:30 - 4:30 pm<br />145A Student Union<br /><br /><strong>Going Global-Living and Working Abroad</strong><br />Wed., March 17th<br />3 - 4 pm<br />259 Capen Hall<br /><br /><strong>Resume Writing and Cover Letters</strong><br />Thurs., March 18th<br />3:30 - 4:30 pm<br />259 Capen Hall<br /><br /><strong>Technical Resume Writing and Cover Letters</strong><br />Mon., March 22<br />4 - 5 pm<br />145A Student Union<br /><br /><strong>Work in Sports</strong><br />Tues., March 23rd<br />5:30 - 6:30 pm<br />259 Capen Hall<br /><br /><strong>Internships for Any Major</strong><br />Thurs., March 25th<br />3:30 - 4:30 pm<br />145A Student Union<br /><br /><strong>StrengthsQuest: Develop your Strengths for Academic, Your Career and Beyond</strong><br />Mon., March 29th<br />3 - 4 pm<br />259 Capen Hall<br /><br />For full events calendar, visit <a href="http://www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/calendar.php">www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/calendar.php</a>.UB Career Counselorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650397138075910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755870827887298373.post-75219719050609903652010-02-15T16:20:00.002-05:002010-02-15T16:22:49.358-05:00February Employer in Residence<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQHiHqGqGax4T4QpXpKncwnaRKzRvCxdPJjk1mB0qLmPbvQq9Rv1MlDaX6r4AvEIvENYndD3XpHjn0mS5d3OgnwkKp4pa4OL1YktC3zPgMT6QvQEGioogIsPSsX-CvStZDeXLEvmZdM1A/s1600-h/AAG+Logo+RGB+w.tag.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438583684234656850" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 71px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQHiHqGqGax4T4QpXpKncwnaRKzRvCxdPJjk1mB0qLmPbvQq9Rv1MlDaX6r4AvEIvENYndD3XpHjn0mS5d3OgnwkKp4pa4OL1YktC3zPgMT6QvQEGioogIsPSsX-CvStZDeXLEvmZdM1A/s200/AAG+Logo+RGB+w.tag.jpg" border="0" /></a> Employer in Residence Program<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSKlV8XKsfJZb6C-6x9vazbyZc1ZQG9c9duPa-clk0YRqH_8mHa_hbyu33ZymqI6777uD6MsBBPfGPJ6UyAxfIopJ-9LLZXFs2qSkan3OdiXMowDndRHHOmyi-yVmX3y_RrfjgbNyWSuo/s1600-h/bergmann+associates+logo.jpg"></a><br />Alliance Advisory Group (AAG)<br />Friday, February 26, 2010<br />1 pm - 4 pm<br />259 Capen Hall<br /><div><br />The Employer in Residence Program coordinated by the Career Services office brings representatives from top companies to campus for a half day or whole day visit. They are here to meet with students by appointment to review resumes, critique cover letters, discuss interviewing skills, answer career-related questions and share information about employment opportunities.</div><br /><div><a href="http://www.allianceadvisorygroup.com/">Alliance Advisory Group</a> (AAG) is a comprehensive financial services firm headquartered in Buffalo, NY- with additional offices in Rochester, Syracuse and Jamestown. We are one of the top 100 private companies and one of the largest independently-owned financial services in Western New York, as ranked by Business First. Our company is built on a solid foundation of excellent client service and in-depth market knowledge. We strive to offer our clients meaningful strategies to their objectives and to give our Financial Representatives a rewarding place to work. </div><br /><div>Get an industry employer’s perspective on your resume, interviewing skills or any other questions you might have about your future professional career. Sign up today to participate in this unique opportunity. Stop into Career Services, 259 Capen Hall, or call 716.645.2231 to make an appointment. Spots are limited.</div>UB Career Counselorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650397138075910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755870827887298373.post-19938468056059478272010-02-10T14:51:00.002-05:002010-02-10T15:01:49.485-05:00Blogging: The New NetworkingThe practice of blogging has increased ten-fold in the past few years. Many are now using it as a job-searching technique. But bloggers everywhere beware: a mistake or two could actually hurt your career prospects.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35145337/ns/business-careers/">"Smart Blogging Can Boost Your Career"</a> <em>from CNN.com</em>UB Career Counselorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650397138075910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755870827887298373.post-91393724169092730872010-02-10T14:34:00.004-05:002010-02-10T14:50:48.243-05:00Do Your HomeworkSpending some time researching potential employers before submitting your application is key. Not only can you better tailor your resume and cover letter to the position at hand, but you can also gain valuable insights about the culture, philosophy, and hiring practices of the organization. Find out what the <em><a href="http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2010/fortune/1001/gallery.bestcompanies_mosthiring.fortune/index.html">22 Best Companies to Work For</a></em> look for in job candidates.<br /><br /><em>from CNN.com</em>UB Career Counselorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650397138075910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755870827887298373.post-72663574840493356502010-01-25T09:37:00.002-05:002010-01-25T09:48:23.124-05:00February Career Workshops<strong>Resume Writing for Job or Internship</strong><br />Wed., February 3rd<br />4 - 5 pm<br />259 Capen Hall<br /><br /><strong>Technical Resume Writing and Cover Letters</strong><br />Mon., February 8th<br />3 - 4 pm<br />145 A Student Union<br /><br /><strong>Internships for Any Major</strong><br />Tues., February 9th<br />3:30 - 4:30 pm<br />145 A Student Union<br /><br /><strong>How to Land a Federal Job or Internship: Not Just for Political Science Majors!</strong><br />Wed., February 10th<br />4 - 5 pm<br />259 Capen Hall<br /><br /><strong>Interviewing for Technical Majors</strong><br />Thurs., February 11th<br />2:30 - 3:30 pm<br />210 Student Union<br /><br /><strong>Resume Writing and Cover Letters</strong><br />Mon., February 15th<br />2 - 3 pm<br />259 Capen Hall<br /><br /><strong>Using OPT/CPT for Summer Internships</strong><br />Tues., February 16th<br />3:30 - 4:30 pm<br />210 Student Union<br /><br /><strong>The Art of Interviewing</strong><br />Thurs., February 18th<br />5:30 - 6:30 pm<br />259 Capen Hall<br /><br /><strong>Writing your Curriculum Vitae</strong><br />Thurs., February 18th<br />3:30 - 4:30 pm<br />259 Capen Hall<br /><br /><strong>Careers in Human Services: Panel Discussion</strong><br />Tues., February 23rd<br />3:30 - 4:30 pm<br />145 E Student Union<br /><br /><strong>Finding a Technical Internship</strong><br />Tues., February 23rd<br />3:30 - 4:30 pm<br />145 A Student Union<br /><br /><strong>Technical Job Search</strong><br />Wed., February 24th <br />3 - 4 pm<br />145 A Student Union<br /><br /><strong>Making the Most of a Job Fair</strong><br />Thurs., February 25th<br />3:30 - 4:30 pm<br />259 Capen Hall<br /><br /><strong>How to Land a Job in 60 Seconds</strong><br />Thurs., February 25th<br />5:30 - 6:30 pm<br />145 C Student UnionUB Career Counselorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650397138075910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755870827887298373.post-45326916977214914462010-01-07T08:49:00.003-05:002010-01-07T08:53:10.969-05:00January Career Workshops<strong>Facebook: How it Can Help or Hurt Your Job Search</strong><br />Thurs., January 21st<br />3:30 - 4:30 pm<br />145A Student Union<br /><br /><strong>Job Searching in a Tough Economy</strong><br />Mon., January 25th<br />4 - 5 pm<br />145A Student Union<br /><br /><strong>On Campus Interviewing</strong><br />Wed., January 27th<br />3 - 3:30 pm<br />259 Capen HallUB Career Counselorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650397138075910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755870827887298373.post-70926692529843018552009-12-04T11:08:00.005-05:002009-12-04T11:23:12.713-05:00E is for EntrepreneurThe all-American entrepreneurial spirit might just be the springboard we need to get us out of this recession, according to a recent <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2009/OPINION/12/04/wilkinson.jobs.smallbusiness.government/index.html">CNN.com article</a>. Commerce Department data reveal that small businesses account for nearly 99.1% of all employer firms in the United States. Consider a company like Google, which started off as a little seed of a dream and is now the whopping enterprise we all know and love. In fact, many successful businesses were created during periods of economic downturn, says CNN.com's Amy Wilkinson. So if you've always secretly hoped to start your own business, now might be the time.UB Career Counselorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650397138075910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755870827887298373.post-55717808238192121682009-12-04T10:23:00.006-05:002009-12-04T10:59:32.957-05:00Use Your Winter Break!For many students, the winter break is a time for relaxing, spending time with family and friends, and allowing your brain to rest before the spring semester starts up again. But this down time can also be a great opportunity to make valuable connections in your career. If you're from the New York City metro region, consider attending this awesome networking event!<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Career Conversations…in New York City</span></strong><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Brought to you by the New York Chapter of the UB Alumni Association & the Career Services Office</span><br /><br />Thursday, January 7, 2010<br />6:15 pm to 8 pm<br />Union League Club<br />38 East 37th Street<br />Manhattan, New York<br /><br />Make the most of your winter break! Career Conversations: A Student-Alumni Career Networking Night is designed to link established UB alumni with current UB students and recent graduates who are interested in launching their careers in the metro New York area. As opposed to a more formal, job-oriented career fair, the event facilitates informal discussions, networking and career information gathering. A variety of career fields will be represented.<br /><br />You must pre-register to attend this event by completing the registration form at <a href="http://www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/careerconv">www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/careerconv</a>. There is no cost to attend. All majors and class years are welcome.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">New This Year…Bloomberg Site Visit</span></strong><br /><br />Thursday, January 7, 2010<br />1:30 pm to 3:30 pm<br />Bloomberg Headquarters<br />731 Lexington Avenue (between 58th and 59th)<br />Manhattan, New York<br /><br />Bloomberg is one of the largest financial software, news and data companies in the world. The company provides financial software tools to organizations around the globe but has also grown to include global news services, including television, radio, internet and printed publications. Take advantage of the opportunity to tour Bloomberg’s Lexington Avenue headquarters, meet with Human Resources representatives and UB alumni. This site visit is limited to 25 students/alumni.<br /><br />You must pre-register to attend this event by completing the registration form at <a href="http://www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/careerconv">www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/careerconv</a>. There is no cost to attend. All majors and class years are welcome.UB Career Counselorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650397138075910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755870827887298373.post-48269513174522076002009-11-10T10:22:00.003-05:002009-11-10T11:04:09.202-05:00Past, Present and FutureWhen it comes to job searching, it is important to consider your past work experiences and even more importantly, what your former supervisors and colleagues might say about you to a prospective employer. Check out this recent CNN.com <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33414017/ns/business-careers/">article</a> for more information.UB Career Counselorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650397138075910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755870827887298373.post-72583315047912216382009-11-10T10:19:00.003-05:002009-11-10T10:21:41.438-05:00November Career Workshops<strong>Pharmaceutical Sales/Medical Supplis Industries Panel Discussion</strong><br />Tues., November 10th<br />5:30 - 6:30 pm<br />145 C Student Union<br /><br /><strong>Securing a Technical Internship</strong><br />Thurs., November 12th<br />12:30 - 1:30 pm<br />145 A Student Union<br /><br /><strong>Resume Writing for a Job or Internship</strong><br />Tues., November 17th<br />5:30 - 6:30 pm<br />145 B Student Union<br /><br /><strong>Salary and Benefits Negotiation</strong><br />Thurs., November 19th<br />5:00 - 6:00 pm<br />145 D Student UnionUB Career Counselorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650397138075910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755870827887298373.post-72877282822990790772009-09-25T11:54:00.005-04:002009-09-25T15:36:25.988-04:0010 Top Jobs in Green TechnologyBoston.com correspondent Julie Balise looks at the hottest green jobs in her article <a href="http://www.boston.com/business/gallery/topgreentechjobs/">"10 Top Jobs in Green Technology."</a> For a complete list, pick up a copy of <em>200 Best Jobs for Renewing America,</em> written by occupational expert Laurence Shatkin.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">10. Electricians</span><br /></strong><span style="font-size:85%;">Annual earnings: $44,780</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Percent growth: 7.4 percent</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">"We're talking about energy here. A lot of installations require the work of electricians," Shatkin said. Solar panels, transformers, and power grids at power plants are among these installations. "There are a lot of electronic controls and equipment that control" green technology, Shatkin said.<br /></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">9. Carpenters</span></strong><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Annual earnings: $37,660</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">P</span><span style="font-size:85%;">ercent growth: 10.3 percent<br />Carpenters are needed to implement green construction. They can use materials made from old materials or recycle those from rehabilitated buildings. They're also needed for newer project. "If you're putting solar panels on your roof, you might need to make some modifications," Shatkin said.</span><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">8. Geoscientists<br /></span></strong><span style="font-size:85%;">Annual earnings: $75,800</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Percent growth: 21.9 percent<br />"They're involved in the work that's needed to find sources of geothermal heat, from hot rock beds, rock formations," Shatkin said. Geoscientists also serve as consultants in projects, like a West Virginia coal plant's plans to bury emissions.</span><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">7. Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters</span></strong><br />Annual earnings: $44,090Percent growth: 10.6 percent<br />Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters apply their skills to several green industries. They direct steam to create energy. They install and maintain piping at ethanol power plants, geothermal plants, and within solar and water heaters.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">6. Environmental engineers<br /></span></strong><span style="font-size:85%;">Annual earnings: $72,350</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Percent growth: 25.4 percent<br />These engineers solve environmental concerns within various projects. For example, when a power plant in southern Virginia was relocated onto a wetland, environmental engineers created a new wetland in another area. "Still, the most important thing they do is deal with sewage disposal and other kinds of waste disposal because that has a huge impact on the environment," Shatkin said.</span><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">5. Construction and building inspectors</span></strong><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Annual earnings: $48,330</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Percent growth: 18.2 percent<br />Construction and building inspectors are concerned with maintaining required codes. Increasingly, these codes concern the environment. "There are standards being written up now for green building, for energy efficiency, for use of renewable materials and for planting things around the area," Shatkin said.</span><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">4. Environmental scientists and specialists<br /></span></strong><span style="font-size:85%;">Annual earnings: $58,380</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Percent growth: 25.1 percent<br />"They're working for a greener world," Shatkin said. "Environmental scientists are dealing with environmental concerns and the impact that people have on the environment." These are the technicians that conduct research and help implement change.</span><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">3. First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers</span></strong><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Annual earnings: $55,950</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Percent growth: 9.1 percent<br />"Again, construction is something where there can be greener practices," Shatkin said. These managers and first-line supervisors work with construction workers to ensure energy codes are maintained. Extraction work, which is generally not thought of as a green process, can be environmentally sound.</span><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">2. Industrial engineers<br /></span></strong><span style="font-size:85%;">Annual earnings: $71,430</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Percent growth: 20.3 percent<br />"Industrial engineers are efficiency experts, safety experts, and quality control experts," Shatkin said. They can apply these skills to any process, making it more green, more efficient, and more sustainable in terms of resource use.</span><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">1. Construction managers</span></strong><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Annual earnings: $76,230</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Percent growth: 15.7 percent<br />"There's an increasing interest in making energy-efficient buildings, and making buildings using renewable materials," Shatkin said. "For example, you can use recyclable tires to make buildings: they last longer and don't end up in a dump somewhere." Construction managers lead this process.</span>UB Career Counselorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650397138075910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755870827887298373.post-26764683256997225672009-09-23T10:58:00.003-04:002009-09-23T11:12:08.278-04:00Key Concepts Every Student Job Seeker Should Know<p>Read on to hear what you should and should not be doing in your job search. These insights come directly from HR recruiters and Career Services professionals nationwide.<br />-<em> adapted from Brainstorm Consulting</em><br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;">Be flexible in your search in terms of geographic area.</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;"></span></p><p><span style="color:#660000;">Internships hold key to job offers.</span><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">Start small and shoot for the stars after you have been working awhile -- students have too many unrealistic expectations on where they will start and what their income will be.</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;"></span></p><p><span style="color:#660000;">Always follow up. This applies to thank you notes after interviews, checking in on the status of a resume submission, staying on the radar of a networking contact etc. Don't passively sit<br />back and wait for the offers to roll in!</span><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">A degree does not entitle you to a job. It is up to you to prove your value to an employer.</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;"></span></p><p><span style="color:#660000;">Social networking / media matters. Ex: Facebook, Linkedin.<br /></span><span style="color:#000099;"></span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">Have a good understanding of the position (don't apply if you don't meet at least 75% of the qualifications or more) and the company. There was nothing worse than interviewing folks who had no idea of our mission.</span><br /><span style="color:#660000;"></span></p><p><span style="color:#660000;">Not sitting back and saying “I never heard anything back from ABC company!” Take responsibility and continue to make your interest known. Not enough students do that.</span><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">One of the things your future employer judges you on is whether or not<br />they want you representing the company. Take out your tongue ring, cover up<br />your tattoos, and clean up your FaceBook page. Your personal and<br />professional lives are almost certainly not as separate as you think.</span></p><p><span style="color:#660000;">Research the company/organization and individual(s) you are meeting with. Be prepared to<br />talk about yourself as a potential employee, your work and why you are a good fit for their company. Research and review news about your field and key employers so that you can add to discussions during interviews.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;">A resume needs to offer something significant to the employers needs - not<br />be a life history.<br /></span> </p>UB Career Counselorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650397138075910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755870827887298373.post-42214645775049609482009-09-15T13:16:00.007-04:002009-09-15T13:30:46.079-04:00September Career Events<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXroxBTOB2edASZRVr30AAj8Kj0KlQTtgejLUwJFHsWEIhu9ca4K8CIcNZHJT8HJfcsOEwwdzD-RwfSR630WCcOkAKFNvd-0uveYGgaTA2lq7ItLB9DsLmAIa1j5u1hkO_FzAs04lvShQ/s1600-h/global+deal.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381745288705615874" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 104px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXroxBTOB2edASZRVr30AAj8Kj0KlQTtgejLUwJFHsWEIhu9ca4K8CIcNZHJT8HJfcsOEwwdzD-RwfSR630WCcOkAKFNvd-0uveYGgaTA2lq7ItLB9DsLmAIa1j5u1hkO_FzAs04lvShQ/s200/global+deal.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong>Law School Fair</strong><br /><div><div><div>Monday, September 21st</div><div>1 pm - 3 pm</div><div>Buffalo Niagara Marriott</div><br /><br /><div><strong></strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><div><strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVuN9l6uAChh1NvFWZk_nmcuSOHl4pOH9A5O6gn4Z3REmmvFGt6-ZTtfJQWT46paG2rjarkZq83gsrMRDhyC-htvCp__B5h7hId9kBgVdBuCgiKzkbAgBN12EXu9lTwHxHW0Zr9ifpMP0/s1600-h/mortarboard.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381745150339786082" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 153px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVuN9l6uAChh1NvFWZk_nmcuSOHl4pOH9A5O6gn4Z3REmmvFGt6-ZTtfJQWT46paG2rjarkZq83gsrMRDhyC-htvCp__B5h7hId9kBgVdBuCgiKzkbAgBN12EXu9lTwHxHW0Zr9ifpMP0/s200/mortarboard.jpg" border="0" /></a>Graduate and Professional School Fair</strong></div><div>Tuesday, September 29th</div><div>11 am - 1 pm</div><div>Student Union </div><br /><br />Not sure what to do once you get to the fairs? Read up on <a href="http://www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/fairstrategy.php">job fair strategies</a>!</div></div>UB Career Counselorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650397138075910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755870827887298373.post-63526716358168857182009-09-10T14:28:00.003-04:002009-09-10T14:50:08.907-04:00Career Workshops in September<strong>Resume Writing</strong><br />Mon. Sept. 14 – 4:00-5:00pm<br />259 Capen Hall<br /><br /><strong>On-Campus Interviewing</strong><br />Tues. Sept. 15 – 2:00-2:30pm<br />259 Capen Hall<br /><br /><strong>Technical Resumes & Cover Letters</strong><br />Mon. Sept. 21 – 4:00-5:00pm<br />210 Student Union<br /><br /><strong>Securing a Technical Internship</strong><br />Tues. Sept. 22 – 3:30-4:30pm<br />145 A Student Union<br /><br /><strong>How to Make the Most of a Job Fair</strong><br />Thurs. Sept 24 – 3:30-4:30pm<br />145 A Student Union<br /><br /><strong>Resume Writing</strong><br />Tues. Sept 29 – 2:00-3:00pm<br />259 Capen HallUB Career Counselorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650397138075910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755870827887298373.post-63692606285901886502009-08-24T14:06:00.004-04:002009-08-25T08:30:16.950-04:00Major Decisions<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/worklife/08/19/cb.unusual.majors.jobs/index.html"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373593928182192802" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 141px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 24px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4XA0s0F4WQ7dIHR9Hxz1Zzp_tFcwn_xyUhk4Ue-wtBFZk5I58fwQoHTvNOriTz6odtlbiIEO8BTkLJKxM4DE243r62oqvtuqz1Q3wSvj3OymnBd3yqC-31qmnXyu7xi05DNBCG7yLzFs/s200/career+builder+logo.gif" border="0" /></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">10 Unusual Majors Can Get You These Jobs</span></strong><br /></a><div>Not sure what to major in? Confused about your career options? Check out this informative article from CareerBuilder.com's Rachel Zupek.</div><div></div><div>Before diving head-first into a major or career of choice, make sure you have done your homework on the world of work <em>and</em> yourself! Is your chosen major/career a good fit with your interests, abilities, values and personality preferences? Do you know what possible occupations correspond with this major? Have you gathered the right information at this point?</div><div></div><div>Be sure to start from the beginning of the <a href="http://www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/stuexplore.php">Career Development Process</a>! </div>UB Career Counselorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650397138075910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755870827887298373.post-91084414967356402342009-07-28T11:26:00.006-04:002009-07-28T11:40:53.865-04:0043 Weird Things Said in Job Interviews<span style="font-size:130%;">Don't make the mistake of saying something inappropriate in a job interview! Read these humorous (and off-putting) comments, and then be sure to check out what <em>TO </em>say in an interview: </span><a href="http://www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/intv.php"><span style="font-size:130%;">www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/intv.php</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br />Hiring managers shared these 43 memorable interview responses:</span><br /><br /><strong>Why did you leave your last job?</strong><br />"I have a problem with authority." - Carrie Rocha, COO of HousingLink<br /><br /><strong>Tell us about a problem you had with a co-worker and how you resolved it<br /></strong>"The resolution was we were both fired."- Jason Shindler, CEO, Curvine Web Solutions<br /><br /><strong>What kind of computer software have you used?<br /></strong>"Computers? Are those the black boxes that sit on the floor next to the desks? My boss has one of those. He uses it. I don't have one. He just gives me my schedule and I follow it." - Greg Szymanski, director of human resources, Geonerco Management, Inc<br /><br /><strong>What are your hobbies and interests?</strong><br />"[He said] 'Well, as you can see, I'm a young, virile man and I'm single -- if you ladies know what I'm saying.' Then he looked at one of the fair-haired board members and said, 'I particularly like blondes.'" - Petri R.J. Darby, president, darbyDarnit Public Relations<br /><br /><strong>Why should we hire you?</strong><br />"I would be a great asset to the events team because I party all the time." - Bill McGowan, founder, Clarity Media Group<br /><br /><strong>Do you have any questions?</strong><br />"If you were a fruit, what fruit would you be?" - Megan Garnett, Articulate Leadership Team, Articulate Communications Inc.<br />"What do you want me to do if I cannot walk to work if it's raining? Can you pick me up?" - Christine Pechstein, career coach<br />"I was a Chamber of Commerce Executive once hiring a secretary. [The candidate asked] 'What does a Chamber of Commerce do?'" - Mary Kurek, Mary Kurek, Inc. Visibility Consulting<br />"Can we wrap this up fairly quickly? I have someplace I have to go." - Bruce Campbell, vice president of marketing, Clare Computer Solutions<br />"What is your company's policy on Monday absences?" - Campbell<br />"If this doesn't work out can I call you to go out sometime?" - Christine Bolzan, founder of Graduate Career Coaching<br />"How big do the bonuses really get once you make associate? I hear it's some serious cash." - Bolzan<br />"[The candidate asked,] 'Can my dad call you to talk about the job and the training program? He is really upset I'm not going to medical school and wants someone to explain the Wall Street path to him.' The dad did call. Then that dad's friends called and I ended up doing a conference call with a group of concerned parents ... long story." - Bolzan<br />"If I get an offer, how long do I have before I have to take the drug test?" - Bolzan<br />"When you do background checks on candidates, do things like public drunkenness arrests come up?" - Bolzan<br />"Can I get a tour of the breast pumping room? I heard you have a great one here and while I don't plan on having children for at least 10 or 12 years, I will definitely breast feed and would want to use that room."- Bolzan<br />"So, how much do they pay you for doing these interviews?" -- Jodi R.R. Smith, Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting<br /><br /><strong>Why are you leaving your current job?<br /></strong>"Because I (expletive) my pants every time I enter the building." - Abbe Mortimore, Human Resources Manager, True Textiles, Inc.<br />"I was fired from my last job because they were forcing me to attend anger management classes." - Smith<br /><br /><strong>Why are you looking for a job?<br /></strong>"Cigarettes are getting more expensive, so I need another job." - Pechstein<br />"My parents told me I need to get a job so that is why I'm here." - McGowan<br /><br /><strong>Why do you want to work for us?</strong><br />"Just for the benefits." - Jennifer Juergens, JJ Communications<br />"My old boss didn't like me, so one day, I just left and never came back. And here I am!" - Matt Cowall, communications manager, Appia Communications<br />"I saw the job posted on Twitter and thought, why not?" - Rebecca Gertsmark Oren, Communications Director at The Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity<br /><br /><strong>What are your assets? (as in strengths)</strong><br />"Well, I do own a bike." - Pam Venné, principal, The Venné Group<br /><br /><strong>What are your weaknesses?</strong><br />"I get angry easily and I went to jail for domestic violence. But I won't get mad at you." - Pechstein<br />"I had a job candidate tell me that she often oversleeps and has trouble getting out of bed in the morning." - Linda Yaffe, certified executive coach<br />"I am an alcoholic and do not deserve this job." - Deb Bailey, owner, Power Women Magazine & Radio Show<br />"I'm really not a big learner. You know ... some people love learning and are always picking up new things, but that's just not me. I'd much rather work at a place where the job is pretty stagnant and doesn't change a lot." -- Michaele Charles, Voice Communications<br /><br /><strong>When have you demonstrated leadership skills?</strong><br />"Well my best example would be in the world of online video gaming. I pretty much run the show; it takes a lot to do that." - Rachel Croce<br /><br /><strong>Is there anything else I should know about you?</strong><br />"You should probably know I mud wrestle on the weekends." - Venne<br /><br /><strong>When can you start?</strong><br />"I need to check with my mom on that one." - Bolzan<br /><br /><strong>Use three adjectives to describe yourself</strong><br />"I hate questions like this." - Katrina Meistering, manager of outreach, National Fatherhood Initiative<br /><br /><strong>Tell of a time you made a mistake and how you dealt with it</strong><br />"I stole some equipment from my old job, and I had to pay for its replacement." - Meistering<br /><br /><strong>Have you submitted your two weeks' notice to your current employer?<br /></strong>"What is two weeks' notice? I've never quit a job before, I've always been fired." - Meistering<br />Random responses<br />"One guy [said] 'it would probably be best' if I didn't run a background check on him. Of course, I did, and learned all about his long, sordid past of law-breaking. Our client actually offered him a job as a staff accountant, but quickly retracted the offer when I had to tell them all about his recent arrest for a meth lab in his basement." - Charles<br />"[A] guy said he did not have a mailing address, as he was living in a gypsy camp at the airport." -- Sandra L. Flippo, SPHR<br />"I went into the lobby to pick up a candidate. As he stood up, his trousers fell to the floor! [He said] 'Oh, my gosh -- they told me I needed a suit for the interview. I've got no money -- so I borrowed this thing. It's too big!'" - Beth Ross, executive and career coach<br />"Wow -- I'm not used to wearing dress shoes! My feet are killing me. Can I show you these bloody blisters?" - Bolzan<br />"May I have a cup of coffee? I think I may still be a little drunk from last night." - Smith<br />(During a telephone call to schedule the interview) "Can we meet next month? I am currently incarcerated."- Smith<br />"[A candidate] was asked whether he could advocate impartially on behalf of the various universities he would be representing since he had attended one of them. He responded, 'Well, I don't like to poop where I eat, but I thought my education sucked, so I certainly wouldn't put that school above the others.'" - Darby<br /><br /><br /><em><span style="color:#3366ff;">From CareerBuilder.com</span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#3366ff;">Rachel ZupekCareerBuilder.com writer</span></em>UB Career Counselorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650397138075910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755870827887298373.post-48328203214583686552009-06-30T12:06:00.002-04:002009-06-30T12:13:56.862-04:00The Best in the BizGottaMentor.com's <a href="http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=001Q2sTM6tRcTdy88sGBI-4Zq9Mvkf1kTJrz5r6Fjeol7udbnIuq0rMOaXLY86U7gg0mGqnz8J7PYGADHA0JV7QVd86le3AnRoj5y891MpD5mYNpDD-f7sMbQaAA_Y0XFLZm3YT8AyujMbIlH6NHkF-AgYdCrcSEb3Jpp9Dq4vvmQOP7WHzH2aSpCDlLbIevZNiFS0oeTs6jsEd3aeKR_o9wF6fg-5E2QJ85CK2gZZHm3fYju5VmbwfGC3oX6E0CYW3e7I9UNU2PliddC5CdzVylprZbX2bHQw97479bEc095dytVwoK-NYYA%3D%3D">latest newsletter </a>features the best career resources for 2009. Take a peek at the following <strong>Top 10 Lists</strong>:<br /><br />* Best Job Listings<br />* Best Research Resources<br />* Best Social Networking<br />* Best Interview/Resume Prep<br />* Best Websites for Entrepreneurs<br />* Best GMAT ResourcesUB Career Counselorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650397138075910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755870827887298373.post-28495534137391913712009-06-09T09:51:00.004-04:002009-06-09T09:59:03.561-04:00Follow the $<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe-yWfTuO9yj5oFL1pm5yh2Rpt9Gzk4RVJnrLuT8PKbwUl4yz74CcVNXYu16S4JB8DTCs9X-hFOLrU1KmjAJbiuqMpYxCXTPXOHXZ9iT0-BD-DggWX3RdliUBGZPzNbBeA2m6WkpoAnvI/s1600-h/iStock_000002737249Large.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345326664102416386" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 156px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 132px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe-yWfTuO9yj5oFL1pm5yh2Rpt9Gzk4RVJnrLuT8PKbwUl4yz74CcVNXYu16S4JB8DTCs9X-hFOLrU1KmjAJbiuqMpYxCXTPXOHXZ9iT0-BD-DggWX3RdliUBGZPzNbBeA2m6WkpoAnvI/s200/iStock_000002737249Large.jpg" border="0" /></a> With President Obama's Stimulus Package comes the promise of more than 200,000 newly created federal jobs over the next three years. Combine that with the typical turnover and retirement rates, and we're looking at an expected 600,000+ positions to fill. Take a look at this article, <a href="http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/Company-Industry-Research/stimulus-jobs-government-overview/article.aspx">"Stimulus Package to Increase Government Hiring"</a> from Monster.com, to see which industries are projected to have the most growth.UB Career Counselorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650397138075910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755870827887298373.post-1923412589750829712009-06-09T09:33:00.003-04:002009-06-09T09:49:48.850-04:00What Not to Wear...to Work!Getting ready for an interview? Or maybe you've already landed the position and are searching your closet for the perfect first-day-on-the-job outfit. Make sure you know <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/worklife/06/08/cb.what.not.wear.office/index.html">"What Not to Wear to Work"</a> from CNN.com.UB Career Counselorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650397138075910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755870827887298373.post-23754452971237755632009-05-21T09:39:00.003-04:002009-06-09T09:32:48.934-04:00Rock Your Resume in Any Situationby Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Rachel Zupek is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com and its job blog, </span><a href="http://www.theworkbuzz.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:85%;">The Work Buzz</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">. She researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br />Whether you're currently employed, facing a layoff or looking for a job, keeping your résumé up-to-date is always important. In today's economy, however, it's even more vital to have a current copy of your résumé on hand. After all, you never know when an amazing job opportunity -- or pink slip -- might fall into your hands.<br /><br />"You have to be ready to submit your résumé on short notice," says Dustin DeVries, senior director of LEAD DAWG, a job search <a href="http://msn.careerbuilder.com/jobs/keyword/consulting">consulting</a> firm. "Candidates who have taken time to update their résumé may be passed over for another candidate of similar caliber that is ready to go now. You just never know when that opportunity may land in your lap and you have to be ready to act."<br /><br />Updating one's résumé today, however, may not be as easy as it once was. As job losses and layoffs continue to swell, people have to do more with less to enhance their résumés. Job seekers are unsure how to deal with lack of employment, gaps between work, title demotions, less duties and shortened job spans when updating their résumés.<br /><br />Here are some ways to beef up your résumé if it is lacking in any of the following areas:<br />You have a gap between jobs:Depending on the length of the gap, Miriam Salpeter of Keppie Careers, says you should fill in the gap with something you've been doing in your time off. This will show employers you've taken initiative during this period rather than waiting for something to fall into your lap.<br /><br />"Consider getting actively involved in volunteer projects and/or <a href="http://msn.careerbuilder.com/jobs/keyword/consulting">consulting</a> opportunities, even if you do the work for free," Salpeter says. "This will allow you to use your skills in a way that is worth describing on your résumé."<br /><br />You've been laid off:No employer will be surprised see an applicant who's been laid off. Be honest about your departure, DeVries says. "In this economy, it's going to happen. Don't misrepresent that you're still employed by dating your last position as 'to present' if you're not currently with that company. [It's a] red flag if a <a href="http://msn.careerbuilder.com/jobs/keyword/recruiter">recruiter</a> sees [you] as currently employed when in fact you've been laid off."<br /><br />You were hired recently but laid off right away due to the economy:Don't leave any employment off your résumé, no matter how short a period you may have worked there. Just don't explain the details on your résumé.<br /><br />"In today's economy, most people will give you the benefit of the doubt that your departure was not a result of your performance," Salpeter says. "Be prepared to discuss it if it comes up in a conversation or interview."<br /><br />You were demoted or had a title change:Titles are just that -- a title. It says nothing about your specific accomplishments and your track record of meeting or exceeding metrics for your organization, DeVries says.<br /><br />"State your title, but focus [on] your achievements for the organization. Any good recruiter or potential employer is going to be most interested in your track record of meeting objectives no matter what your role," DeVries says. "A '<a href="http://msn.careerbuilder.com/jobs/keyword/director">director'</a> of <a href="http://msn.careerbuilder.com/jobs/keyword/marketing">marketing</a> for one company may require something completely different from a 'director' role at another company. Focus on your measurable accomplishments."<br /><br />You went from a senior-level position to a "filler" position at lower level:In this situation, it's critical to include an objective that outlines what type of position you're looking for at the company where you're applying, DeVries says.<br /><br />"If you have to take a 'filler' position between professional positions, you need to include the role but place your focus on the activities you have maintained during that time to remain current in your professional field," he says. Volunteering, professional networking and taking classes are all things that will help keep you current.<br /><br />You're a recent college graduate with little experience:Most people have skills that they don't realize are important résumé builders, Salpeter says. DeVries agrees, saying that experience occurs any time you're gaining insight and perspective in your chosen field. Classes, volunteer experience, <a href="http://msn.careerbuilder.com/jobs/keyword/internship">internships</a>, leadership activities and professional networking groups are all examples of experience you can incorporate in your résumé.<br /><br />Now that you know how to correct any potentially sketchy parts of your résumé, here are five tips for keeping it up-to-date.<br /><br />1. Keep up with trends"Keep up-to-date with current trends for résumés and online profiles. Be sure that you are highlighting how you stand out and emphasizing what makes you special," Salpeter says.<br /><br />2. Keep a brag bookDeVries suggests keeping a log of your performance reviews, coaching reports from managers, <a href="http://msn.careerbuilder.com/jobs/keyword/sales/">sales</a> reports, goal assessments and the like to use as content for your résumé.<br />"You're going to be measured against someone else in most any position you may hold," he says. "Update this list each time you receive an e-mail from your manager or a report from your company. Include achievements applicable to the position to which you're submitting your résumé."<br />Additionally, Salpeter suggests keeping a file of any nice things that <a href="http://msn.careerbuilder.com/jobs/keyword/supervisor">supervisors</a>, clients and colleagues say about you, and asking for recommendations on social networking sites like LinkedIn.<br /><br />3. List more than job duties"Listing job duties on your résumé is OK, but include the metrics you were held accountable for and your performance to those goals," DeVries says. "Many people just list the duty but don't include the scale of their accountability and how they performed."<br /><br />4. Always ask for feedbackNever stop asking for feedback or critique from colleagues, friends and experts. "You never know what someone may see in your résumé that needs further enhancement or may just need to be eliminated," DeVries says.<br /><br />5. Keep listsIn order to keep your résumé up-to-date, you need to keep a running list of your accomplishments and things you've done in the workplace, and add to it regularly, Salpeter says. Keep track of your digital profile, too, and recognize that your digital footprint is an important part of your professional presentation and job search.UB Career Counselorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650397138075910442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755870827887298373.post-12750063904233058832009-05-11T10:31:00.005-04:002009-05-21T09:38:51.427-04:00Why and How You Should Consider a Green-Collar Job<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:180%;">If you are looking for a job, why not look for a green-collar job?</span> </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">For more information about landing a green job no matter what your major is, check out this article found on the American Solar Energy Society website. How to Land a Green-Collar Job, 15 ways to rev up for a job that’s good for the environment, fills your wallet, and makes a difference. <a href="http://www.ases.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=107&Itemid=16"><span style="font-family:arial;">http://www.ases.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=107&Itemid=16</span></a> </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">And be sure to attend the Solar 2009 American Solar Energy Conference in Buffalo, NY May 12-16. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with local and national companies and professionals involved in all types of green jobs, not just solar energy. For info about the conference and how to attend the Public Day Option on May 15th for only $5 pre-registration or on-site for $10, go to </span><a href="http://www.ases.org/"><span style="font-family:arial;">http://www.ases.org/</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> If you are at all interested in a green-collar job and you are in Buffalo, NY this week, please do not miss attending this conference. The best way to explore a possible career field and find out about opportunities for jobs and internships is to network. Attending this conference even for a couple of hours on May 15th will be the best way to network with professionals in green-collar jobs. </span>UB Career Counselorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11650397138075910442noreply@blogger.com