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Tips in a Nutshell from Recruiters

Did you notice all the well-dressed students walking on campus? Chances are some of them were headed over to the Bryce Jordan Center for the fall Career Fair to speak with recruiters.  I caught up with a few recruiters to … Continue reading

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Preparing Powerful Posters PowerPoint

Some of you have asked me how can you make a poster that will make the crowd go as wild as they do at a Springsteen concert. This is a tough question, but the answer is in this PowerPoint: Preparing… Continue reading

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FIRST Annual EMS Undergraduate Poster Exhibition Announced

It’s here! New this fall is another opportunity to win cold cash. Plus you’ll gain important skills for your future academic and professional careers. You can enter even if you’re not conducting research in a lab. Experiential learning, creative activity,… Continue reading

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Holy Strawberries, Batman! We’re in a Jam!

From Superman last week to Batman & Robin this week, your superheros are coming to your rescue to get you out of a jam. This week, you’re heading into the final stretch of completing your statement, and you need to… Continue reading

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Leaping Over the Personal Statement

To apply to graduate school, an internship or other professional experience, you may have to write a personal statement. Think of this as an opportunity for you to introduce yourself by writing a concise narrative where you are the main… Continue reading

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How Do I Begin a Cover Letter?

Getting started, particularly if it’s the opening for a cover letter, can be tough. Here are five ways to start a cover letter in an engaging manner. 1. Use a network contact. Example: Bob Cratchet, your regional vice president… Continue reading

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Mixing Up a Batch of Cover Letters

Years ago, I had a friend who made the most wonderful soft, fully-chip loaded chocolate cookies. I wanted to be able to make these cookies, but she wanted to keep her recipe to herself. Finally after much coaxing, I… Continue reading

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Don’t Let Your Résumé Sink Your Employment Opportunities

The EMS Student Council is sponsoring The College of EMS Career Fair Reception on Tuesday, September 14, from 7:00 – 9:00 PM in the EMS Museum. And from September 13-17 the Fall Career Fair in the Bryce Jordan Center will… Continue reading

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FLOAT ABOVE YOUR COMPETITION

The upcoming Career Fair (9/15-9/17) has motivated many of you to stop by my office to help make your resume float above your competition. (And yes, this is just a lame excuse of a sentence to allow me to use… Continue reading

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