Running
Filed in Personal Development, April 20, 2009, 6:44 pm by LeannaI’ve always been a mid-distance runner – my dad forced me into track in 7th grade and I’ve been addicted ever since.
However, I used college and “being too busy” as an excuse to neglect this and let my endurance wither away. Very very pathetic and I could kick myself for it. . . but that [...]
Even if you’re Internal
Filed in Human Resources, Personal Development, April 18, 2009, 4:16 pm by LeannaI was reading a post on Old Salty: Headhunter about people who think showing up to introduce themselves to HR will give them a better chance at snagging a position. Personal Development Opportunity: This tactic is just as ineffective for internal candidates!
Now don’t get me wrong I don’t want to be boxed up in my [...]
Career Fair: to get a job?
Filed in Career Growth, Human Resources, April 9, 2009, 10:21 pm by LeannaWhat can you do at a career fair when companies are on hiring freezes?
Three years ago I walked into a career fair and two weeks later had an internship lined up for the summer, but now when you walk in no one even wants to touch your paper resume. . . so what is the [...]
Write Now
Filed in Personal Development, April 8, 2009, 8:02 pm by LeannaWorst case scenario: You write your first resume in anticipation of graduation.
Whose responsibility is it really?
Your parents? – no they probably haven’t written a resume in 20 or 30 years…
Professors? – maybe – however it depends on how long they have been in academia…
Friends? – perhaps if one is an HR Major (?)
University Career Center? [...]
