An internship is a short-term work experience in a professional environment where the emphasis is on learning versus earning. You will learn new skills, gain insider contacts and references as well as clarify your career goals. More and more students...
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Volunteer into a Career
You can't get a job without experience and you can't get experience without a job. Volunteering is a low-risk and calculated way to facilitate a change that repackages the resume with relevant experience and new contacts: 1. Define Your Career InterestsWhat...
The DOs and DONTs of Resume Writing
A resume is very important in the job search. It is the first impression a potential employer has of you. It sells your unique package of education and experience. The purpose of the resume is to get an interview. There...
The 10 Cover Letter Commandments
Although the resume is the most important document in your job search, each time you send one out a cover letter must accompany it. If the resume is a snap shot of you, then the cover letter is the audio...
Your New Year’s Resolution: Getting Into Better “Career Shape”
If you have not already done so, I encourage you to make 2011 a great year by setting “S.M.A.R.T. Goals” pertaining to your career development. S.M.A.R.T. stands for Specific, Measurable, Action-Oriented, Realistic and Time-Sensitive. If it is not a S.M.A.R.T. Goal, it is unlikely to be achieved. Write them down on a Post-it Note...
Are You Getting What You Want Out Of Your Career?
I wanted to introduce myself and the purpose of this new blog. My name is Dr. Tom Denham and I have been a career counselor for over 20 years. Since so many people are in transition now, I have decided to write this blog as an informational resource for everyone interested in their own...