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Career Book: Do What You Are

LU Career Center — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:01:54 -0600

Do What You Are Discover the perfect career for you through the secrets of personality type. The book provides real-life case studies of people who share your type and introduces you to the key ingredients your work must have for it to be genuinely fulfilling. Catalog Code: CP-Ge.1005

Career Book: Actuaries' Survival Guide

LU Career Center — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:46:59 -0600

Actuaries' Survival Guide Ever what a career as an Actuary would be like? This book describes exciting combinations of ideas, techniques, and skills involved in the day-to-day work of actuaries. This book is based on curricula and examinations of the SOA and CAS; presents an overview of career options and details on working conditions and the nature of employment in different industries; provides a link between theory and practice and helps readers understand the blend of qualitative and quantitative skills and knowledge required to succeed in actuarial exams; and includes insights provided by over 50 actuaries and actuarial students about the actuarial profession. Catalog Code: OC-Bu6.1001

New Book: Directory of American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries

LU Career Center — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:06:59 -0600

Directory of American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries This book contains extensive listing of American firms which have branches, subsidiaries, or affiliates outside the United States. Designed to aid anyone interested in American business activities abroad. The 20th edition includes over 4,300 US firms with more than 125,000 branches, subsidiaries and affiliates in 194 countries. Catalog Code: DI-It1.0001

New Book: Graduate Study in Psychology 2010

LU Career Center — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:58:59 -0600

Graduate Study in Pschology 2010 This book provides information for more than 600 graduate departments, programs, and schools of psychology in the United States and Canada. Including admission requirements, application information, tuition and financial assistance, rules for acceptance of offers for admission and financial aid, and much more. Catalog Code: GS-Hu2.0003d

Diversity In the Workplace

LU Career Center — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:14:05 -0600

With an average of 11% of the Lawrence University population being international, as well as 112 off campus programs (102 of which are study abroad), diversity is not hard to find on campus. Compare this number to Knox College's 6.8% and you can see that not every student in higher education gets the same exposure to diversity as Lawrentians. This diversity is not only a large drawing point for schools, it also comes into play as a significant antagonist within the workplace; many people consider diversity an issue, some sort of statistic to deal with or an egg-shell topic that should be pushed aside to avoid conflict. Instead of hiding such an important issue away, it should be faced and both the advantages and issues placed upon the table. Many employers and businesses are starting to do just that.

Acing Your Interview, Part 2

LU Career Center — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:17:40 -0600

As we discussed in Part 1 of Acing Your Interview, students can rely on some familiar skills gained in the classroom to ready yourself for interviews. Step one was developing a thesis. Today, we examine preparing your evidence.

New Book: Washington Internships: How to Get Them and Use Them to Launch Your Public Policy Career

LU Career Center — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:31:58 -0600

Washington Internships: How to Get Them and Use Them to Launch Your Public Policy Career This book is focused on entry-level policy and government work. It covers all branches of government, federal agencies, lobbying firms, advocacy organizations, and think tanks. Whether you're a young activist or a future power broker, this book will help you grab the first rung of the public service career ladder. Catalog Code: IN-Se.0005

NGOs Provide Exciting, Hands-on Careers and Internships

LU Career Center — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:26:24 -0600

Acing Your Interview, Part 1

LU Career Center — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:34:15 -0600

If you had to describe your proudest moment to-date, what would you talk about? What if you were asked to describe your communication style? Could you offer an example of a time when you thought through a difficult decision? Many college students develop the ability to communicate clearly, form well-articulated arguments, and examine situations from multiple perspectives - BUT, when asked during an interview to answer questions like those posed above, will find themselves stumbling, sputtering and stuttering a weak response. Why does this happen? Something that many students overlook is that, while you may have a breadth of experience researching a variety of topics, you are rarely called upon to research YOURSELF. It's not too often that you are called upon to give a class presentation or write a term project solely on the topic of your performance, citing evidence of your abilities, and giving examples of situations when you utilized specific skill sets. Yet, this is, in essence, what you are expected to do in an interview.

New Book: Careers in Focus Music

LU Career Center — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:35:43 -0600

Careers in Focus Music The music industry offers hundreds of fascinating and rewarding job opportunities for people with talent, drive, and ambition. This book describes a variety of careers in the music industry: in record companies, radio and television stations, libraries, publishing companies, concert halls, and much more. Catalog Code: OC-Ar5.0301s

Career Book: Graduate Admission Essays

LU Career Center — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:52:30 -0600

Graduate Admission Essays This is the essential resource for anyone thinking about going to graduate school. This book will help you: learn to craft a winning essay with 50 samples, find clear writing samples and alerts about common mistakes, find tips that give you the edge over equally or better qualified applicants, and much more. Catalog Code: GS-Ge.4002c

New Book: ABA-LSAC Official Guide to ABA-Approved Law Schools 2010

LU Career Center — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:47:59 -0600

ABA-LSAC Official Guide to ABA-Approved Law Schools 2010 This guide contains the most complete, up-to-date, accurate information available for all ABA-Approved law schools. This guide includes essential information for anyone considering a legal education, including: admission requirements, LSAT/GPA applicant profile grids, enrollment data, tuition and expenses, financial aid availability, and much more. Catalog Code: GS-Se3.0002a

New Book: Green Careers: Choosing Work for a Sustainable Future

LU Career Center — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:44:30 -0600

Green Careers: Choosing Work for a Sustainable Future This book offers clear and concise information about the emerging field of green and environmental jobs. The chapters include: industry-by-industry overview of green jobs, profiles of 90 different occupations in 12 different career groups, over 65 case studies and interviews of people working in green jobs, and career planning information and job search resources. Catalog Code: OC-Sc1.4007

New Book: Creative Careers: Paths for Aspiring Actors, Artists, Dancers, Musicians, and Writers

LU Career Center — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:40:45 -0600

Creative Careers: Paths for Aspiring Actors, Artists, Dancers, Musicians, and Writers Book includes more than 95 profiles of creative careers and over 90 interviews with creative professionals who show you how to get started. For each career you will get the inside scoop on: salaries, job descriptions, job outlook, training and education requirements, and industry resources. Catalog Code: OC-Ar.0004

Finding Jobs in the Video Game Industry

LU Career Center — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:06:07 -0600

(Copyright 2009 National Association of Colleges and Employers - Sept. 2 NACE Spotlight 62 Highland Avenue - Bethlehem, PA 18017 - Phone: 800/544-5272 - FAX: 610/868-0208) Video gaming is a well-established and growing industry centered on the younger consumer. It's also an industry seeking top-level talent. These factors combine to present career opportunities for many college graduates. "There's more emphasis being placed on full-time opportunities for college graduates by employers in our field," says Doug Fauth, university relations manager at Activision. "Gaming companies want to keep their fingers on the pulse of what consumers want. If our core consumers include those ages 18 to 24, that fits the bill of a college graduate. Who better to turn to for new, fresh, and innovative ideas?"

Career Book: Vault Career Guide to Fundraising & Philanthropy

LU Career Center — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 11:14:02 -0600

Vault Career Guide to Fundraising & Philanthropy This book covers the wide variety of jobs associated with the business of obtaining and giving money for charitable purposes, specifically those jobs associated with nonprofits, and the organizations that provide financial support to them - namely foundations, corporations, and government agencies. These philanthropic entities are important forces for social change, both in partnership with other nonprofit organizations and on their own. Catalog Code: OC-Hu.0010

Career Book: Green at Work

LU Career Center — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 10:57:45 -0600

Green at Work This book provides the opportunity for environmentally concerned job-seekers with general management, marketing, finance, accounting, or administrative skills to learn about business careers with an environmental focus and companies that are working towards "being green". Green at Work is a unique resource for all those faced with career decisions, and a valuable reference for anyone interested in corporate environmental initiatives. Catalog Code: OC-Sc1.4006

Career Book: Guide to America's Federal Jobs

LU Career Center — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:54:02 -0600

Guide to America's Federal Jobs The US government offers between 16,000 and 18,000 job openings a day - all across the country in hundreds of agencies. This resource helps you navigate the federal hiring process - including official employment web sites, lengthy job announcements, and the many hiring-related do's and don'ts. Discover the types of jobs available, how to find openings that fit your background, important terminology, how to make your application stand out, and much more. Catalog Code: OC-Se5.0004

Career Book: Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music

LU Career Center — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:34:00 -0600

Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music Author, Angel Myles Beeching, Director of the Career Services Center at the New England Conservatory of Music, presents creative solutions for career advancement in the highly competitive music industry. Step-by-step instructions detail how to design promotional materials, book performances, network and access resources and assistance, jumpstart a stalled career, and expand your employment opportunities while remaining true to your music. Catalog Code: OC-Ar5.0005

Building Your Work Wardrobe

LU Career Center — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:20:34 -0600

Recent graduates who will be entering the world of work have a lot to consider as they begin their new jobs, including what to wear to work every day. Your appearance is part of the "personal brand" that you project in the workplace, so it's important to dress appropriately and professionally. A stylish and professional work wardrobe can help you make a good impression as you start off your career.

Career Book: The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People

LU Career Center — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:23:46 -0600

The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People Author, Career Counselor, and independent thinker, Carol Eikleberry, is here to say "pursue your dreams!" This book helps you figure out how to use your unconventional and hard to categorize talents to make money and support your creative expression while doing the work you love. The book includes; an inside look at the creative personality, eye-opening self evaulation tools, real-life success stories, and the profiles of more than 270 creative jobs. Catalog Code: OC-Ar.0003

Career Book: Negotiating Your Salary, How to Make $1000 a Minute

LU Career Center — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:30:05 -0600

Negotiating Your Salary: How to Make $1,000 a Minute Did you just land your first job? Wondering how to handle the salary questions? This book includes: how simple preparation can double your salary, who should mention the dollar amount first, what is your best first answer to an offer, where to search for average salaries, and much more. Catalog Code: SA-Ge.0001

Career Book: Alternatives to the Peace Corps

LU Career Center — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:11:35 -0600

Alternatives to the Peace Corps This book is the orginal resource for finding community-based, grassroots volunteer work - the kind of work that changes the world, one person at a time. Book includes: listings for over 100 carefully selected national and international organizations, more first-hand accounts of recent experiences by volunteers who have been there, tips on researching and evaluating organizations, and much more. Catalog Code: OC-It2.0001

Student Interview: Rachel Payne, '10

LU Career Center — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:08:09 -0600

Biochemistry and philosophy major, Rachel Payne, '10 interned at the Center for Cardiovascular Repair at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN in Summer 2008. Listen online: Download interview

Student Interview: Chrissie Nelson, '09

LU Career Center — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:57:10 -0600

In Fall of 2008, Chrissie Nelson, '09, interned at the Appleton Public Defender's Office which provides representation in criminal matters to those who meet certain eligibility criteria. Chrissie majored in History and Spanish and will be starting law school in Fall 2009. Listen online: Download interview

Test Prep: Barron's GRE 2009

LU Career Center — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:14:49 -0600

Barron's GRE 2009 Preparing to take the GRE? This book contains five full-length model GREs, one full-length diagnostic test, one computer-adaptive test on CD-ROM, answers and explanations for questions, and all test topics are reviewed. A great resource to help you get ready to take the GRE. Catalog Code: TP-Ge.1005

Career Book: Acing the Interview

LU Career Center — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:03:18 -0600

Acing the Interview Packed with more than 450 sample questions, this books gives you candid advice on answering even the trickiest and most unexpected interview questions. This book will also take you through the entire process, from the initial interview to evaluating a job offer, and even into salary negotiation. Catalog Code: IV-Ge.0010

Growing Up and Going Away Part II

LU Career Center — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:16:30 -0600

Part I featured tips for the packing and moving part of relocation. Now it's time to focus on the emotional adjustment that needs to take place so that you can feel more comfortable in your new location.

Career Book: A Student's Guide to Moving Out

LU Career Center — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:25:52 -0600

A Student's Guide to Moving Out This indispensable book provides practical, systematic instruction to guide you through the process of leaving college. From planning your move to managing your finances and everything in between. Inside this book you will find: what lease agreements really say, how to budget, how credit card interest rates work, setting a table for a formal dinner party, and much more. Catalog Code: TR-Ge.0002

Student Interview: Liz Benton, '09

LU Career Center — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:55:04 -0600

Liz Benton, '09 interned at Congo Square Theatre, in the summer of 2008. This non-profit organization, located in Chicago, IL, produces theatre from the African Diaspora and other world cultures. Liz is also involved with Kappa Alpha Theta, SWAHP and Concert Choir. Listen online: Download interview

The Best Part of Boomeranging

LU Career Center — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:11:31 -0600

Let's come right out and say it: finding a job in this economy is hard. Surveys by TwentysomethingInc. and MonsterTrak.com show that 50-65% of college students graduating in 2009 are planning on moving back in with their parents. While the prospect of "boomeranging" (i.e., leaving home only to return four years later) does not faze some students, others find it somewhat daunting, if not outright depressing. There are, of course, undeniable challenges that come with returning to a room you thought you'd left for good, but several career experts have pointed out that there are perks, as well. In fact, Ryan Healy, the co-founder of Brazen Careerist, argues that moving back in with your parents as a twenty-something might actually be a smart and responsible career move. The crucial few years under your childhood roof could give you the time to figure out how best to reach your career goals, instead of forcing you to take a job you don't want merely because it pays well. It also allows you to save enough money to ensure your first couple of years living on your own don't send you (further) into debt. Finally, it will give you the time you need to make the transition between college and work life, which, according to Healy, most people genuinely struggle with. Nevertheless, making the decision to return home (not to mention actually living there!) requires careful planning and forethought. Here are some tips that might make the transition easier. Identify your position. When you're staring up every night at the same ceiling you did when you were eight, it's easy to feel like a child (and to be potentially treated like a child) once again. The sense of freedom gained from living alone may suddenly disappear, and it is better to deal with this situation before it actualizes. Talk openly and honestly with your parents if you'll be expected to be home at a certain time, if you will have to ask permission before bringing guests home, whether you'll be paying rent, how you can help around the house, etc. Set a move out date and have a concrete plan. If there is no prospect of ever having your own apartment, living under your parents' roof might seem less appealing than otherwise. Establish a timeline and a plan of action for getting a job, finding an apartment and managing your finances. Even better: get your plan down on paper and have your parents look over it, approve it and sign it. That way, it'll feel more like an official contract rather than an uneasy compromise. And (this goes without saying, of course) make good on your contract. Pay the rent. Whether you are expected to pay rent depends on the individual circumstances and wishes of your family, but chipping in financially to some degree can go a long way in helping to make your period at home go smoothly. Not only do you feel some measure of responsibility and pride as a contributing member of the household, you also establish your independence, which might make parents less likely to criticize or manage your affairs.

Growing Up and Going Away Part I

LU Career Center — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:13:24 -0600

After the graduation ceremony is over and you've celebrated your past four years of hard work, you realize it's time for the daunting task of relocating. Graduating seniors who plan to relocate to a new community have much to consider when moving their life to a new place and learning to adjust. This two part post will address the two major aspects of relocating: the physical act of moving yourself and your belongings to a new location and mentally and emotionally adjusting to your new community.

Career Book: Renaissance Soul

LU Career Center — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:09:26 -0600

The Renaissance Soul Life design for people with too many passions to pick just one. This book lays out winning strategy to maximize life and career success for dynamic and change-loving people. Catalog Code: CP-Ge.1006

Career Book: Resume Almanac

LU Career Center — Mon, 25 May 2009 13:35:56 -0600

Resume Almanac 600 resumes used by real people to win real jobs; covers all industries and positions from entry-level to senior executive; 50 attention-getting cover letters; 50 resumes for difficult situations, including career changes, lack of experience, and many more; plus, electronic resumes and cover letters. Catalog Code: RE-Ge.1007

The Perfect Letterhead

LU Career Center — Fri, 22 May 2009 10:35:04 -0600

Your résumé and cover letter share at least one thing in common: the letterhead. Both the content and appearance of this chunk of information are important, but you shouldn't have to sweat over either of them. This article will guide you through the basics of creating your own letterhead.

Student Interview: Lindsey Ahlen, '10

LU Career Center — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:34:47 -0600

During Summer 2008, Lindsey Ahlen, '10, interned at Milwaukee Riverkeeper (formerly Friends of Milwaukee's Rivers) in Milwaukee, WI. Lindsey is a Government major and is involved with the soccer team, Photography Club, The Lawrentian and works for the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Listen online: Download interview

Google Profiles: Control Your Online Presence

LU Career Center — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:38:50 -0600

Admit it. You've probably "googled" your own name at one point or another out of sheer curiosity. If you haven't, you probably will now. And, like it or not, so will your employers. A survey by the Society for Human Resource Management revealed that, out of over 300 HR professionals, fifty percent said they used a search engine like Google or Yahoo to screen potential employees. Additionally, one out of five survey respondents said they had had disqualified a candidate because of what they had uncovered.

Student Interview: Katie Loppnow, '09

LU Career Center — Thu, 14 May 2009 20:58:00 -0600

In Summer 2008, Katie Loppnow, '09, interned at Community Homestead in Osceola, WI. Community Homestead is a non-profit rural community living and working with people with special needs. Katie is majoring in Psychology and French. Listen online: Download interview

Career Book: The Five Minute Interview

LU Career Center — Mon, 11 May 2009 13:29:10 -0600

The Five Minute Interview In this new Third Edition of The Five-Minute Interview, author Richard Beatty demonstrates how skillfully questioning an employer can establish an applicant as the best person for a position. The skills in this book will help job hunters gain control of an interview in five minutes and say all the right things to convince an interviewer that they're the one for the job. Three new sections have been added: resumes that win interviews, competency-based interviews, and surviving and winning the behavior-based interview. Catalog Code: IV-Ge.0007

Follow LU Alums and Students on Twitter (updated May 7)

LU Career Center — Thu, 07 May 2009 21:01:03 -0600

It's no surprise to anyone associated with Lawrence that our alums and students are pursuing some amazing activities through full-time employment, internships and volunteer efforts. Now, with the help of microblogging tool, Twitter, you can begin tracking some of those activities. One of the best ways to show support of alums and students on Twitter is to follow them (i.e. choose to receive their updates) and to retweet (i.e. share) content that you find interesting to your followers. We will continue to add to this list as we become aware of more alums and students. If you are an alum or student and would like to be added to the list, please leave your name, grad year and Twitter username in a comment. (Updated May 7)

Employer Interview: Harbor House

LU Career Center — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:18:03 -0600

Harbor House, located in Appleton, WI, provides community-wide partnership in the awareness and prevention of domestic abuse and offers safety and support to those in crisis. In this interview, Legal Advocate and Staff Supervisor, Wendy Gehl, discusses careers in human service professions and offers insights to the recruiting practices at Harbor House. Typically recruits: interns, full and part time positions Listen online: Download interview -- Related Links: Internships Through Lawrence University Interviewing Techniques

New Book: Career Opportunities in the Film Industry

LU Career Center — Sun, 03 May 2009 13:58:55 -0600

Career Opportunities in the Film Industry Provides information on numerous careers in the film industry, including positions related to: the script; the talent; how the film looks; producers; film editing' financing and legal issues; camera; publicity and advertising; sound; music; miscellaneous support services; post production sound; distribution; directors; special effects; education. Catalog Code: OC-Ar2.0401s

How to Deal with Helicopter Parents

LU Career Center — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:12:38 -0600

Your phone rings. It's mom again. You're getting frustrated - your parents keep calling to find out if you've found an internship yet. The more they ask, the less you feel motivated to search. You've got a case of helicopter parents.

Career Book: 10 Things Employers Want You to Learn in College

LU Career Center — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:25:10 -0600

10 Things Employers Want You to Learn in College Long-time professor and student adviser Bill Coplin surveyed the nation's top companies and identified the essential skills recent grads need to survive and succeed in the job market. Coplin's practical approach can help readers develop a personal plan for boosting those marketable skills during their college years so they can impress potential employers, land a higher-paying job, and start on the road to career security and satisfaction as soon as they graduate. Catalog Code: TR-Ge.2008

Seniors, Are You Ready?

LU Career Center — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:06:30 -0600

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Student Interview: Kaileigh Arnold, '10

LU Career Center — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:20:55 -0600

In this interview, Kaileigh Arnold, '10, talks about her internship with the UN World Food Programme in Thailand and India during the Summer of 2008. Kaileigh was a sophomore during her internship; she is majoring in Biological Anthropology. She is also involved on campus with the Volunteer and Community Service Center as the Social Justice Program Coordinator. Listen online: Download interview

Career Book: Environmental Careers in the 21st Century

LU Career Center — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:12:28 -0600

Environmental Careers in the 21st Century The book presents: a thorough consideration of environmental trends for the 21st century, valuable tips on career search strategies along with information about education, volunteering, and internships, case studies of representative work and individual profiles and much more. Catalog Code: OC-Sc1.4001

Career Book: Fortune & Freedom, The Entrepreneur's Guide to Success

LU Career Center — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:02:28 -0600

Fortune & Freedom: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Success Do you wake up in the morning knowing, when it comes down to it, you're the one in charge? That's part of what being an entrepreneur offers. It also gives you the opportunity to do more than just make a living; you have the freedom to create a life - your life and your fortune. This book will help to learn how to: prepare yourself to own and run a business; find the right deal; negotiate; determine when to get in...and get out, and a great deal more. Catalog Code: OC-Bu1.1001

Career Book: Guide to Internet Job Searching

LU Career Center — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:32:48 -0600

Guide to Internet Job Searching While the Internet is loaded with priceless information and resources for job hunters, finding exactly what you need for an efficient job search can be tough. This book arms you with the tools and knowledge to find a financially satisfying job without spending endless hours online This completely updated edition goes beyond Monster.com and online newspaper ads to help you: * find jobs in every industry, at every level, locally and around the world * research potential employers * identify the biggest employment growth areas and regions * locate the best job-listing and recruiting websites * compose attention-getting online resume and cover letters Catalog Code: JS-Ge.7001

Student Interview: Dakota Radford, '11

LU Career Center — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:11:28 -0600

Dakota Radford, '11, interned at the Audobon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples, FL during the Summer of 2008. Dakota was a freshman during her internship and is majoring in Environmental Studies and possibly in Biology. Listen online: Download interview

Job Search in Tough Economic Times

LU Career Center — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:54:17 -0600

Learn strategies for making your job search as effective as possible. Day: Thursday, April 16 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Location: Career Center

Resume Writing for Musicians (Workshop)

LU Career Center — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:57:48 -0600

Toot your own horn! Sing your own praises! Day: Wednesday, April 15 Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Music-Drama 259

Career Book: Ditch the Flip-Flops

LU Career Center — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:22:01 -0600

Ditch the Flip-Flops: Ace Your Job Interview Fresh Out of College Maps out interviewing strategies as three-step process, insider tips from HR directors, real stories from recently hired college graudates and action plans and tools for college graduates to utilize in the interview process. Catalog Code: IV-Ge.0008

New Book: Can I Wear My Nose Ring to the Interview?

LU Career Center — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:03:47 -0600

Can I Wear My Nose Ring to the Interview? This fresh, authoritative guide isn't just for nose-ring wearers. It's for anyone who's ready to get serious about the job search, in any economy. Start by approaching your search with a professional mindset - from printing business cards (before you're in the business) to dressing the part (even for that phone interview) - and follow through strategically; writing a killer cover letter and resume, nailing the interview, negotiating salary, getting your career off on the right foot, and establishing lifelong skills for presenting yourself on and off paper. Catalog Code: JS-Ge.0009

Recession Proof YOURSELF

LU Career Center — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:28:03 -0600

In times such as these, it is temping to look to jobs that are deemed to be "recession proof." This idea is catered to by the media and reinforced by the fear of unemployment. It is understandable but dangerous. While there are jobs that are not reliant on the spending ability of others, and therefore less susceptible to economic downturn, it is important not to shape your career aspirations around the "hot fields" of the time. That strategy tends to have the same success rate as fad dieting.

New Book: The Nonprofit Career Guide: How to Land a Job that Makes a Difference

LU Career Center — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 13:18:00 -0600

The Nonproft Career Guide: How to Land a Job that Makes a Difference This book explains the type of jobs available, how to prepare for them, and how to land the job you want. Interviews featuring nonprofit staff leaders add the touch of reality that makes this book such a valuable tool. Catalog Code: OC-Hu.0011

Career Book: The Best Jobs for the 21st Century

LU Career Center — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:31:13 -0600

Jobs for Travel Lovers Here's the book that identifies what's happening in the work world of the new talent-driven economy. We have entered a new century that requires different skills and confirms that sage advice of your mother and teachers; education and hardwork will be justly rewarded. This book identifies nearly 100 of the fastest growing jobs in several career fields including: medical, computer science, entertainment, education, and many more. Catalog Code: OC-Ge.2001

Join Up!: What undergrads should know about joining professional associations

LU Career Center — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:12:41 -0600

As an undergraduate student, you may be involved in on-campus extracurricular activities and student organizations that will help you develop skills and knowledge pertinent to your future career. But don't forget to take time between all of those club meetings to research professional associations in your field! Joining a professional association can help you get a jump start on preparing for your career after college.

Video Demo: ArtJob

LU Career Center — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:18:59 -0600

This brief video demonstrates how LU students and alums can access ArtJob Online. (1:27 min) (Video may take a moment to load.)

Career Book: Teaching English Abroad

LU Career Center — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:36:44 -0600

Jobs for Travel Lovers This book includes: expert advice on how to find long-term and short-term English teaching jobs for those with and without previous teaching training, firsthand accounts from experienced teachers show you how to make the most of the your experience, and where to go for the best opportunities. Catalog Code: OC-It3.0001

Career Book: Summer Jobs in the USA

LU Career Center — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:25:15 -0600

Jobs for Travel Lovers This book is the perfect choice to help you find exciting summer work experience. Explore a diverse collection of more than 50,000 paid positions including camp couselors, musicians and singers, and computer technicians. Catalog Code: SL-Ge.0002

Video: Social Networking Sites Key to New Job (from WFRV)

LU Career Center — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:41:30 -0600

(You can follow Angenette Levy on Twitter @AngenetteWFRV, WFRV @wfrv5 and Red Shoes PR @RedShoesPR) The Career Center will be offering Term 3 workshops to discuss the benefits and pitfalls of social networking in relation to job search and networking. Stay tuned for specific dates.

Employer Interview: Wells Fargo

LU Career Center — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:47:15 -0600

Wells Fargo is a diversified financial services company with over 80 different business lines. Recruiter, Sean Kennedy, based in Milwaukee, WI, shares about the recruitment process for the company, and in particular for the Advantage Funds, a division of Wells Fargo. Listen online: Download interview -- Related Links: Internships Through Lawrence University Interviewing Techniques

Subscribe to CC2Go by E-mail

LU Career Center — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:19:31 -0600

Now you can receive updates from CC2Go (Lawrence University Career Center to Go) via e-mail. Go to "Subscribe by e-mail," enter your e-mail address and the verification message. Shortly afterward, you'll receive an e-mail confirming your subscription - just follow the e-mailed instructions and you'll start receiving regular updates from CC2Go!

New Book: Your Gap Year

LU Career Center — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:01:57 -0600

Jobs for Travel Lovers Your gap year is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But with a whole world of possibilities out there, how do you choose what you want to do? This book is the essential guide to taking a year out. Compiled by the leading gap year specialists, it is now in its fifth, fully-revised and up-to-date edition.Whether you plan to backpack around the world, take part in expeditions, learn languages and new skills, or try your hand at volunteer work, Your Gap Year offers a real insight in what it will really be like. The book includes complete country-by-country guide to gap year opportunities, over 100 first-hand accounts from people who have taken gap years, information on how to save money by organizing your own gap year, and full details of specialist gap year companies Catalog Code: TR-Ge.0006

Program Recap: Alternative Careers in Education

LU Career Center — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:59:19 -0600

Three very unique panelists joined us in the Career Center last week to answer questions about "alternative" careers in education. These panelists shared their experiences working in careers that allow them to educate diverse populations outside of the traditional classroom setting.

Career Book: Jobs for Travel Lovers

LU Career Center — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:57:51 -0600

Jobs for Travel Lovers Written for anyone interested in combing fascinating travel with the realities of earning a living. The book discusses jobs involving: airlines and cruise lines; travel agencies and voluntourism; hotels and resorts; international careers; teaching and volunteering abroad; travel writing and photography; short- and long-term work experiences; internships and study abroad; business and entrepreneurship Catalog Code: OC-Se6.0001

LU Career Center is on Twitter!

LU Career Center — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:29:13 -0600

You can now follow the Career Center on Twitter @LUCareerCenter! We'll be tweeting tips; information about upcoming programs, workshops and recruiting events; links to relevant career news; and more. If you don't already have a Twitter account, signing up is easy and FREE. Just go to Twitter.com Learn more about using Twitter for job search and networking: Top 10 things New People to Twitter Should Know by @MarcWarnke Leverage Twitter for Your Job Search by @Keppie_careers Using Twitter for Job Search and Networking: Video Tutorial for College Students and Recent Grads by @sweetcareers

US PIRG is recruiting!

LU Career Center — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 02:31:19 -0600

Information Table: Day: Wednesday, March 4 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Downer Lobby Information Sessions: Day: Wednesday, March 4 Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. OR 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Career Center Interviews: Day: Thursday, March 5 Time: By appointment only Location: Career Center

Tips for Musicians on Creating a Promotional Webpage

LU Career Center — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:49:44 -0600

The Internet is a great place for musicians to market themselves. You or your band's webpage can be a site where fans and potential employers come to learn more about you and your music, so approach creating it like you would a résumé.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae?

LU Career Center — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:21:12 -0600

Do you know which one you need for applying to a job or to graduate school in your field? Do you know the difference? Are you reading this and thinking "what the heck is a curriculum vitae?" It is understandable if you are. I have spent the past three years working at the Career Center and have seen a CV once... in a book. This is because for the majority of your college career you will not need a CV. Traditionally CVs are required for positions in higher education and research. As such, they have earned the name "academic resume." Today, while that stereotype still holds true, they are also being use when applying for graduate school in certain fields - particularly for PhD programs.

New Book: Never Eat Alone

LU Career Center — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:53:35 -0600

Never Eat Alone and Other Secrets to Success, One Relationships at a Time This book focuses on how to build a lifelong community of colleagues, contacts, mentors, and friends. Includes insights on how to turn a conference, a meeting, or a casual contact into an extraordinary opportunity for mutual success. A business book that reads like a story, filled with personal triumphs and examples that leave no doubt in the reader's mind that success in anything is build on meaningful relationships. Catalog Code: JS-Ge.4004

Sexual Orientation and the Job Search Process

LU Career Center — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:53:23 -0600

Compared to, say, women or students of color, there has been relatively little written about job search strategies for lesbian, gay and bisexual and transgendered/transsexual students. The truth is that job hunting for LGBT individuals can often be challenging and stressful, requiring difficult personal choices. There are resources, however, available to students when they are looking to enter into or rise in the workforce. Susan Gelberg's and Joseph Chojnacki's book, Career and Life Planning with Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Persons, discusses the obstacles faced by LGBT students at all stages of the job search process and gives some excellent tips on how to handle them.

Taking stock of your international experience

LU Career Center — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:04:26 -0600

If you are an international student, a domestic student who has studied abroad, or a professional who has worked in multiple countries, it will be useful to take stock of your international experience in order to become more comfortable marketing it to prospective employers. But you may be wondering if you have any international experience that would be valuable to an employer. The following list of questions is intended to help you begin to identify some of the international knowledge, skills and experience you possess.

Career Book: Alternative Careers for Teachers

LU Career Center — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:27:57 -0600

Alternative Careers for Teachers This book includes: specifically detailed job descriptions in areas of business and industry that need people with teaching skills, what you have that other applicants don't and how to use it to get a job, how to keep teaching without all the trauma by upgrading your more enjoyable teaching roles, and everything you need to know to change your career. Catalog Code: OC-Ed.0004

Career Book: Graduate Admissions Essays

LU Career Center — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:21:45 -0600

Graduate Admissions Essays This is the essential resource for anyone thinking about graduate or professional school. Based on thousands of interviews with successful graduate students and graduate admission offices, the book deconstructs and demystifies the application process. Book includes 50 sure-fire sample essays for: business, law, & medical schools; master's, doctoral, & postdoctoral programs; scholoarship, residency, & fellowship applications; and much more. Catalog Code: GS-Ge.4002c

Quick Tips for Navigating Career Fairs

LU Career Center — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:00:08 -0600

- Bring many copies of your resume to submit to employers. - Do your homework. Review the online directory of employers and their job opportunities (http://www.marquette.edu/csc/students/documents/OnlineGuidebook_009.pdf). Having some background on an organization will allow you to ask very focused and specific questions. This impresses representatives because it shows a genuine interest in them. - Dress appropriately. First impressions are important. You will probably be most comfortable if you at least dress in "business casual." - Prioritize the employers you're most interested in. You may find it easiest to start with the employers in which you're the least interested. This will allow you to hone your approach and to be most confident when you approach the employers you're especially excited about. Introduce yourself. Extend your hand, say "hello," and state your name. Thank the representative for taking the time to be at the fair. - Take notes. Write down the names, telephone numbers, etc. of other staff in the organization whom you can contact later. Note specific employer information sessions, on-campus interviewing and projected hiring dates that will affect you. - Ask the representative for his/her card, and then promptly send a thank-you note. Having the business card of the representative serves three purposes. First, you have a direct contact with the organization, including the proper spelling of the representative's name, direct telephone line, etc. Second, a brief thank-you note acknowledges the help they gave you and the time they took to visit. Third, sending thank-you notes is a good professional habit. - Respect employers' materials/sample items. Some employers bring large quantities of print materials clearly intended for students to take. Other employers bring a few copies of print materials, sample products, etc. as displays at their tables. Always check with employers before taking materials from their tables. - Be courteous! In addition to representing yourself, you also represent your university. Demonstrate sensitivity to other students waiting to speak with employers by keeping your questions brief and offering to continue your conversation at a later time. Enjoy the fair and your interaction with the employers. Let your positive attitude show! Source: "Tips to get the most out of career fairs." http://career.berkeley.edu/Fairs/fairsTips.stm.

Career Book: Graduate School: The Best Resources to Help You Choose, Get In, & Pay

LU Career Center — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:47:04 -0600

Graduate School: The Best Resources to Help You Choose, Get In, & Pay In this guidebook, you will find concise reviews of over 280 consumer-oriented resources, including books and websites, designed to help you navigate the process of applying and gaining admission to graduate and professional programs in a variety of fields. Catalog Code: GS-Ge.0006

I'm LinkedIn, now what? Tip 7 - Group Membership

LU Career Center — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 14:38:33 -0600

Tip 7 Become an active member of groups. Similar to Facebook and MySpace, LinkedIn members may create groups that other members may join. There are six primary group categories (Alumni, Corporate, Conference, Networking, Non-profit, Professional) and an Other category. Some groups allow LinkedIn members to automatically join, while others require permission from the group owner. Some groups are linked to a specific geographic location, but the majority are open to membership from all over the world. Likewise, some groups may be affiliated with a professional association and may require you to be a paying member of the professional association before you can become a member of the LinkedIn group. These sorts of details can typically be found in the group's description section. To identify groups to join, begin by clicking on the Groups link from the left-hand navigation bar. Then, click on the Groups Directory tab. Type a keyword in the search box on the right side of the screen. Keywords to use might include your major, your field of interest, and your industry of interest. If you are moving to a particular geographic location and would like to join a group of professionals in that location, regardless of industry or field, you might search for a specific city, state or region. For example, a search of the keyword "Milwaukee" returns the "Link Up Milwaukee" group. Keep in mind that the size of a group is not necessarily an indicator of how active its members are within the group. A group's description is helpful, but you really cannot determine a group's "personality" until you have joined. If after spending some time in a group, you decide it's not a good fit, you can choose to leave if it Once a member of a group, take some time to read the Discussions, News and Updates sections. Get a feel for the types of postings are submitted by the membership and take note of any "rules" posted by the group's owner. This information will help you ensure that your contributions will be in line with the group's expectations. Then, start contributing! The Discussion area is a good place to start. Comment on other members' postings by offering information, advice, links, suggestions, etc. You can also contribute content through the News section. A benefit of group membership is that once you get to know members through their posts, you can request a connection with those members. Click on the group's Member tab. Scroll through the members or use the search function to locate the member(s) with whom you would like to be connected. Under the member's name and title information, click on Invite to Connect. On the next screen, when asked "How do you know ____?" select Groups & Associations. You'll be given a pull down menu of all the groups to which you belong; select the appropriate group. Write a brief personal note, rather than the generic note, indicating that you would like to become a connection and reference the group to which you are mutually members. -- Some background: There is a lot of hype about using social networking tools, such as Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and Twitter, as part of your job search. But once you've set up an account, it's not always clear how the site can assist you in improving your job search. Over the next few weeks, I'll be posting brief tips for how job seekers, in particular Lawrence University students and recent graduates, can begin to harness the power of LinkedIn to enhance their job search. More tips in the series: Tip 1 - Education Section Tip 2 - Experience Section Tip 3 - Blogs and Webpages Tip 4 - Profile Photo Tip 5 - Your Summary Tip 6 - Making Connections Tip 7 - Group Membership

Top Tips for Navigating WORKFORCE Career Fair

LU Career Center — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:21:11 -0600

Since registration opened for WORKFORCE, Lawrence students have been flocking to the Career Center to get a spot on the bus to the career fair. Those of you who plan to attend WORKFORCE (or any career fair) should do some preparation before boarding the bus. Here are a few tips to consider: Do your homework. Visit the WORKFORCE website and look at the list of employers that will be attending. Which employers interest you the most? What do you know about them? The WORKFORCE brochure has informational blurbs about each company, but it's a good idea to dig a little deeper and check out the company website as well. If you really want to impress recruiters, read a few recent articles about the company or organization in newspapers and business magazines. Be sure to know the goals and purpose of the organization before you visit their booth. The question "So, what does your company do?" is a faux pas at job fairs. Prepare great questions. Have a few dynamite questions ready to ask recruiters. These questions should demonstrate your interest in the company and elicit answers that will help you better understand their workplace atmosphere. Some great examples include: "What are the characteristics of your most successful employees?" "What is your organization's culture like?" "For how many years does the typical employee stay with the company?" "What made you choose this company and why do you stay?" "What's the one thing that surprised you most about this company?" Learn (and remember!) names of recruiters. Say the recruiter's name several times during your conversation to reinforce your memory. You will be thankful that you've done this when you are writing thank-you notes after the job fair and are able to connect a name and a face to details from your conversation. Use business cards to jog your memory. Get a business card from each recruiter. Before you move on to a new booth, find a quiet place to jot down key points from your conversation on the back of the business card. When you follow-up with the recruiter following the job fair, you will be able to remember important aspects of your conversation and what you liked about the organization. These are just a few strategies to consider when preparing for WORKFORCE. Read the information booklet available at www.wipccc.org for more excellent tips that will help you get the most out of your career fair experience. Sources: www.quintcareers.com www.wipccc.org

Career Book: Architecture Schools

LU Career Center — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:56:04 -0600

Architecture Schools The material covers the full range of programs, schools, degrees, and pathes available in architecture and many of its related fields. Detailed descriptions area included for all 125 schools that offered accredited professional degree programs (or are candidates for accreditation) in the US and in Canada, with additional program descriptions from over 100 schools throughout the world which are affliate memebrs fo the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA). Catalog Code: GS-Ar6.5001

Careers in Alternative Health

LU Career Center — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:40:00 -0600

Are you interested in a career working with people in an alternative health setting? Are you thinking about a career path in holistic healing? Alternative health care is a growing industry that is a diverse collection of approaches to wellness, health care, and medicine. To successfully learn and practice alternative health, you must be open to understanding and integrating a different value system and worldview into your approach to life and the practice of health care. There are a wide variety of careers with a focus on holistic healing. Acupuncturists, Osteopaths, Chiropractors, Naturopaths, and Massage Therapists are just a few of the many career options in Alternative Health.

I'm LinkedIn, now what? Tip 6 - Making Connections

LU Career Center — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:41:52 -0600

Tip 6 Begin making connections. LinkedIn, similar to other social networking sites, allows you to import your contacts from various sources. But before immediately importing all of your contacts, consider with whom you want to be professionally connected. You do want to build your network, but you don't necessarily have to be connected with everyone you've ever known. Beyond your own contacts, you'll want to begin expanding your network. At this point, you will have already identified your industry or field. Use LinkedIn's "people search" to begin identifying professionals with whom you would like to be connected. Join groups in your field. Also, consider joining the Lawrence University LinkedIn group. -- Some background: There is a lot of hype about using social networking tools, such as Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and Twitter, as part of your job search. But once you've set up an account, it's not always clear how the site can assist you in improving your job search. Over the next few weeks, I'll be posting brief tips for how job seekers, in particular Lawrence University students and recent graduates, can begin to harness the power of LinkedIn to enhance their job search. More tips in the series: Tip 1 - Education Section Tip 2 - Experience Section Tip 3 - Blogs and Webpages Tip 4 - Profile Photo Tip 5 - Your Summary Tip 6 - Making Connections Tip 7 - Group Membership

Career Book: Career Opportunities in the Sports Industry

LU Career Center — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:35:54 -0600

Career Opportunities in the Sports Industry A complete guide to more than 75 exciting careers in the sports industry including careers like: professional athletes; business and administration; coaching; education; officiating; racing; recreation and fitness; sports journalism; sports medicine. Catalog Code: OC-Ph4.0003

Site-seeing: Entry Level Careers Examiner

LU Career Center — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:19:37 -0600

Entry Level Careers Examiner What the column says about itself: "Heather Huhman has been a mentor to individuals seeking entry-level positions, particularly in the public relations field, for many years. She has "been there, done that" when it comes to young careers." Recent articles: Preparing for your first day of work Applying for jobs on Twitter Conduct your own background check to set yourself apart Choosing independent health insurance during 'the gap' Review: Ms. Huhman's articles are consistently clear, well organized, thoughtful and thorough. Her advice is realistic and attainable - important qualities since Entry Level Careers Examiner is geared at high school seniors through recent college grads. I especially like that the column addresses a wide range of topics, from resume preparation, to life on the job, to recommended readings. Since this is a daily column, there's a gold mine of information just waiting for you, if you take the time to review older articles. Ms. Huhman is also willing to be contacted if you have specific career-related questions. I don't know her personally, (though I do follow her on Twitter), but she comes across as very personable and approachable. Entry Level Careers Examiner is definitely a site to check out! Extras: Heather Huhman and JT O'Donnell, founder of CareerRealism.com, will be hosting a FREE online chat about crafting winning cover letters and resumes for internship and entry-level job candidates. The chat will begin at 3pm CST on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009. Click here to register. If you're on Twitter, be sure to follow @heatherhuhman. She regularly posts internship opportunities, especially in PR.

Sports Careers (Workshop)

LU Career Center — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:50:15 -0600

Learn how to turn your PASSION into a PAYCHECK Day: Tuesday, February 3 Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Career Center

Resume Reviews for Hiett Hall

LU Career Center — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:49:14 -0600

Day: Sunday, February 1 Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: 4th Floor Lounge, Hiett

Student Interview: Megan Bjella, '09

LU Career Center — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:08:29 -0600

Megan Bjella, '09, interned as the Garden Manager for the Lawrence University Sustainable Garden in Summer 2008. Megan is a senior majoring in Environmental Studies and Biology. Listen online: Download interview

We've got a new feed!

LU Career Center — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:47:24 -0600

The LU Career Center to Go has switched feeds. If you currently subscribe to our Atom feed, we request that you switch over to our new Feedburner feed. New feed: http://feeds2.feedburner.com/lucareercenter2go If you had subscribed to our RSS feed, you won't have to make any changes, you should automatically be receiving our new feed in your reader.

I'm LinkedIn, now what? Tip 5 - Your Summary

LU Career Center — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:07:57 -0600

Tip 5 Write your summary. Take some time to read the summaries of a few different professionals in your field. The summary section allows you to briefly highlight your unique set of skills and experiences for prospective employers. Think of your summary as the LinkedIn equivalent to a movie trailer. It's intended to entice, to spark interest, to draw in the audience. Therefore, remember to keep your audience in mind. Move trailers won't necessarily be enticing to all audiences because they are written with a specific audience in mind. You don't have to try to write a summary that will be exciting to every possible viewer of your profile. Are you a scientist? Write a summary that would appeal to the scientific community. Are you looking for careers in the sports industry? Write a summary that would be interesting to sports professionals. Do you straddle two or more fields, such as Public Relations and Editing? Write a summary that highlights skills and experiences interesting to both fields. As you gain new experience, remember to update your summary. -- Some background: There is a lot of hype about using social networking tools, such as Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and Twitter, as part of your job search. But once you've set up an account, it's not always clear how the site can assist you in improving your job search. Over the next few weeks, I'll be posting brief tips for how job seekers, in particular Lawrence University students and recent graduates, can begin to harness the power of LinkedIn to enhance their job search. More tips in the series: Tip 1 - Education Section Tip 2 - Experience Section Tip 3 - Blogs and Webpages Tip 4 - Profile Photo Tip 5 - Your Summary Tip 6 - Making Connections Tip 7 - Group Membership

Career Book: Job Interview Almanac

LU Career Center — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:27:29 -0600

Job Interview Almanac Book features 1,800 job interview questions, with examples of terrific responses and expert advice designed to help you clinch the job you want. The book also shows you how to develop overall interview themes to help you stand out from the crowd. You'll find career-specific advice for entry-level job seekers, careers changers, experienced professionals, and people re-entering the workforce. Catalog Code: IV-Ge.0005

Career Book: Alternative Health Care

LU Career Center — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:39:56 -0600

Careers in Focus: Alternative Health Care Focus on: Aromatherapists; Biofeedback Therapists; Child Life Specialists; Creative Arts Therapists; Grief Therapists; Horticultural Therapists; Hypnotherapists; Kinesiologists; Massage Therapists; Myotherapists; Occupational Therapists; Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides; Orientation and Mobility Specialists; Orthotists and Prosthetists; Physical Therapists; Physical Therapy Assistants; Recreational Therapists; Rehabilitation Therapists; Rehabilitation Counselors; Respitory Therapists and Technicians; Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. Catalog Code: OC-He.0301s

LU Career Center to Go switching to Feedburner feed

LU Career Center — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 15:13:24 -0600

LU Career Center to Go will be switching to a Feedburner feed on Monday, January 26. We do not anticipate that this change will disrupt readers, however, if you view our articles using a reader or an aggregator and do not see any new postings by Wednesday, January 28, please visit http://blogs.lawrence.edu/careercenter to retrieve the new feed information, (readers who already use view articles directly from the site will not be affected).

I'm LinkedIn, now what? Tip 4 - Profile Photo

LU Career Center — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:32:20 -0600

Tip 4 This isn't necessary, but consider adding a photo of yourself. Unlike MySpace and Facebook, LinkedIn currently does not allow for much in terms of personalizing your profile. Your photo is one of the few personal touches you can add to your LinkedIn profile. When selecting a profile picture, consider using a consistent image across social networking sites. For example, use the same picture on LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Digg, and Technorati. It's preferable to use a simple picture of yourself rather than an avatar - again, the point of a picture is to bring some personality to your profile while still remaining professional. -- Some background: There is a lot of hype about using social networking tools, such as Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and Twitter, as part of your job search. But once you've set up an account, it's not always clear how the site can assist you in improving your job search. Over the next few weeks, I'll be posting brief tips for how job seekers, in particular Lawrence University students and recent graduates, can begin to harness the power of LinkedIn to enhance their job search. More tips in the series: Tip 1 - Education Section Tip 2 - Experience Section Tip 3 - Blogs and Webpages Tip 4 - Profile Photo Tip 5 - Your Summary Tip 6 - Making Connections Tip 7 - Group Membership

CareerTV.com: Generation Y & Social Networking Episode

LU Career Center — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:24:46 -0600

Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn - they're websites about you, but should recruiters be looking at them when you're applying for jobs? You'll find the answer to that question in this episode of CareerTV - along with profiles of Oliver Wyman, Lockheed Martin, Osram Sylvania, and Ernst & Young. Plus, Rowan University students give their opinions about 21st century recruiting and their expectations for their first job. It's a revealing discussion and one only found on CareerTV. (30:15 min)

This video is produced by CareerTV.com. Materials produced by external parties are not necessarily endorced by the Career Center, but are intended as a resource.

Career Book: Job Searching Online for Dummies

LU Career Center — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:13:58 -0600

Never Eat Alone and Other Secrets to Success, One Relationships at a Time Inside this book, find helpful advice on how to conduct a well-informed job search using online resources, build an electronic resume that best presents your skills, post and send your e-resume and cover letter successfully, network efficiently in cyberspace, and much more. Catalog Code: JS-Ge.7005

Interview Questions: What happens when the interviewee gets to ask them

LU Career Center — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:50:00 -0600

When we first think of the word 'interview,' we immediately picture a scene where an immaculately dressed employer asks question after impossible question, while you try your best to keep up. Of course, interviews primarily consist of questions asked by the interviewer, but there are crucial times during the interview when the person who asks the questions is you. Be aware of these times and do your best to prepare for them. Sylvia Landy's Ditch the Flip-Flops has some excellent advice for those stressful moments in interviews when the reins are in your hands, and you can drive the conversation.

New Book: Vault Guide to the Top 50 Banking Employers

LU Career Center — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:23:13 -0600

Series: Vault Guide to the Top 50 Banking Employers Book includes information on: Bank of America, JP Morgan, Lehman Brothers, Wachovia, Wells Fargo, and many more. Also includes which firms offer the best training programs, the most deal experience, the highest salaries, and the best perks. Catalog Code: OC-Bu4.3003

I'm LinkedIn, now what? Tip 3 - Blogs and Webpages

LU Career Center — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:15:24 -0600

Tip 3 If you have a blog, personal website, or both, make sure to add these links to your profile. Don't have a blog or personal website? Think seriously about creating one, especially a blog. Blogs aren't just avenues to vent frustrations, talk about your mood or tell people what music you're listening to. Blogs have come a long way in the last few years and have a tremendous impact on social media. More practically, blogs can be valuable job search and personal branding tools. Dan Schawbel, an expert in personal branding, offers a series of tips for bloggers with differing levels of blogging experience. -- Some background: There is a lot of hype about using social networking tools, such as Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and Twitter, as part of your job search. But once you've set up an account, it's not always clear how the site can assist you in improving your job search. Over the next few weeks, I'll be posting brief tips for how job seekers, in particular Lawrence University students and recent graduates, can begin to harness the power of LinkedIn to enhance their job search. More tips in the series: Tip 1 - Education Section Tip 2 - Experience Section Tip 3 - Blogs and Webpages Tip 4 - Profile Photo Tip 5 - Your Summary Tip 6 - Making Connections Tip 7 - Group Membership

How to Job Search in Your Pajamas

LU Career Center — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:40:58 -0600

Interested in a career in the arts? Learn how to effectively use online resources to find job and internship opportunities in studio art, graphic design, arts management and the performing arts. (Space is limited) Day: Tuesday, January 20 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Location: ITC (Library 214)