December 17, 2008
Home for the Holidays
As finals come to a close, I know I am looking forward to a trip home and the relaxation and quality family time that comes with Winter Break. But along with this free time comes those inevitable “future� questions, which are often far from relaxing: “Have you picked a major yet?� or “What are you going to do with a degree in that?� or “So what are you doing after you graduate?�
Some of you may already have a clear answer to these questions, so you can continue drinking eggnog or watching that holiday movie without qualms. Others may not be so sure, and if those “future� questions from Aunt Sally and Uncle Bob are making you anxious, don’t feel like you’re alone. It’s okay and we’re here to help.
Over break with your time off, think about taking a few days to do some exploration. Check out our website for sections such as “Majors and Careers�, “Finding an Internship�, and “Finding a Job� (www.careercenter.umich.edu). Think about revising (or writing for the first time) your resume. Browse some job/internship postings on Career Center Connector (posting site in the Quick Links section of our main page.) Think about talking to relatives or family friends about job shadowing or informational interviewing.
And we’ll be here when you get back (re-opening for advising January 5th… see website for hours) to talk about what you found/did over Break. So enjoy the re-runs of “It’s A Wonderful Life� or “A Christmas Story� and don’t shy away from Aunt Sally at the holiday party. You’ve got this under control.
-Alex R
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October 06, 2008
Reading e-mails carefully
Just a quick reminder for the full-time job search season.
Be sure to read employer correspondence thoroughly. This weekend, I missed a soft deadline on submitting some documents--which was apparently inconsequential *phew*--and it was extremely nerve-wracking.
In any case, just a heads up. Setting out on such a rough first step is definitely avoidable!
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January 28, 2008
Stories from the Fairs - We Wanna Hear!
At the fair last week I hit it off with a marketing and advertising company. I walked up to their table with little knowledge of what they do, but found what I think is going to be my #1 opportunity for this summer.
It was great because I was able to drop off a resume, and because I was able to talk to one of the higher-ups about his company and my background.
When you're in any situation career related, look for ways in which your background fits with the company or organization. You carry your history with you, and the skills and insights from past experiences are what provide you with the ability to be successful (or not!) in any new context.
For me, my history with Internet marketing and SEO fit well with what they were trying to do, and it made the conversation interesting for the both of us.
Do you have a similar story from the fair? Like... did you find a company that you didn't expect? What about an insight from the fair? What about an internship program you're really excited about?
Or even better: tips you want me to pass onto the boss about the fair?
Just post them as a comment (and if it is a suggestion, I'll be sure to pass it on for you).
-Nick
Peer Advisor
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