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January 29, 2013

Twitter for Post-Grad

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Twitter has more than 200 million active users, so it’s safe to say some of that 200 million are employers looking to hire your highly qualified and educated self. For those of you who don’t have a Twitter account, get one. Like Facebook, it’s addicting, but unlike Facebook, it’s a bridge to employers, job opportunities, and beneficial connections. Jobvite’s 2012 Social Recruiting Survey found that “more than half (54 percent) of recruiters now use Twitter for their talent search.” It’s become an essential tool for both employers and job seekers (like college students), so get on board! Here are a few accounts to follow to get started.

1. @JobHuntOrg

Jobs, advice, and resources. Just looking over their feed, there are a lot of helpful articles, including knowing when to relocate for a job, mistakes to avoid at job interviews, and how to stand out from other job seekers.

2. @InternQueen

As I mentioned in my last post, Lauren Berger is the goto expert on finding and keeping internships, not to mention other career and workplace advice.

3. @AskAManager

“Not sure what your manager is thinking, how to ask for a raise, whether you might be in danger of getting fired, or more? Ask away.” Insight that’ll prove to be valuable. Also check out @BrazenCareerist.

4. @Ed2010

For those journalism majors who want the latest on openings in the magazine world.

5. @Lifehacker

Okay, not really job related, but still – simple tips and tricks everyone can benefit from.

6. @CollegeTownLife

“Articles, photos, videos, music & everything college.”

Twitter Website Page

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Other accounts to follow: your professors and university, people who work in your field of study, companies you’re interested in, etc. Build up your own following, market yourself via your profile, etc. Put yourself out there and reach out to people and companies. You never know what you’ll find.

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January 9, 2013

Spring Semester Reminders

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If you haven’t started spring semester yet, then you will be soon enough. You made it half way through this school year and should be relieved! However, don’t forget that this second half is just as important as the first.

Here are a few reminders for this upcoming college semester:

1. Stay Focused

Often times, you figure you have the swing of things by the first semester and that the second one will be a piece of cake – this is NOT always true. Be cautious and know that even though you may have had success last semester, it is not guaranteed this time. In fact, I notice my grades are always higher fall semester. Try to keep focused and motivated.

College Classroom of Students Focusing

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2. Get Prepared

No more staying up late and sleeping in – fix your sleeping habits now. Buy all the supplies you need and order/buy your books in advance. Make a daily routine to help time management and to help get your schedule up and going.

Prepared College Student Girl Thumbs Up with Laptop

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3. Course Choice

It may be too late to pick courses for this semester, but keep in mind options for the next course registration. Your major and graduation requirements always come first, but make sure to also take classes that just sound interesting to you or that could advance you in the field you want to pursue. Make your transcript stand out for future employers. It is also important to not OVER-DO it and take too many challenging classes. You don’t want to burn yourself out or hurt your GPA. Sometimes it is okay to take a class for a GPA boost.

A+ grade for class score

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Whatever this new semester brings, be ready and be enthused so you can tackle any obstacle that comes your way. Good luck!

 

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October 24, 2012

Your Goal Reminder!

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Most of us start off our semester with a list of goals, or at least a certain mindset for tackling school. Unfortunately, a lot of the time, this goes on for a few weeks and then it fades away. After going to class for a few weeks, you start to feel like you’ve gotten back into your old routine. Sometimes a routine is good, but when you set new goals for yourself, your old cycle may not be helping.

I always start off the school year thinking that I’m going to study more, spend more time at school, and do my homework right away. We all hope for those things, and then life happens and a few weeks into the semester we can’t even remember what our goals were. After letting this happen to me a few times, I decided to do something about it.

Last spring I was fired up and ready to conquer my schedule and then found myself six weeks later not doing anything I said I would. Instead of shrugging it off, I took out a pen and paper and wrote down all of the goals I had for the semester. After that, I wrote everything on a poster board and hung it in my room. I sat back, and just stared at what I had written.

Every single day, I woke up to my words on the poster and it kept me determined and on track. That semester, I made the best grades I’ve ever had in my college career. It’s about six weeks into the semester now, and I’m here to remind you about your goals, whatever they may be. You can have a successful semester, and it’s not too late to get back on track!

Goal List Board

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Do what it takes for you to remind yourself everyday of your goals!

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September 19, 2012

Pajama Pants Epidemic

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It is an epidemic that is sweeping through college campuses all over the country. Boys, girls, men, women, everyone seems to be affected by this strange, new, yet somehow unsurprising ordeal. What is it that is afflicting the students of higher education you ask? Pajama pants, yes that’s right, pajama pants. This seemingly harmless sleepwear option has crept its way out of our beds and into our classrooms. And up to a point, I understand that fascination the student population seems to have with this choice in apparel. Pajama pants are comfortable, warm, and easy. Most students who wear them to class look as if they just rolled out of bed, because that is exactly what they did!

Now you are probably wondering, “What’s the big deal? So some students like to wear what they sleep in to class? Big whoop.” Well, here is a newsflash that some of you pajama pants enthusiasts may not have considered; as college students, we are preparing to make our way into the professional field where we will expect to be taken seriously and treated like adults. That mentality and attitude starts right here, right now, in college. But how do you expect students, faculty, or even teachers to take you seriously when you can’t even take the time to dress yourself in an appropriate manner in the morning? This is the dilemma faced by the pajama clad at every college campus. Sacrifice their sleep to look presentable, or enjoy the soft and sweet comfort of their bed as long as possible.

College Girls Wearing Pajamas Out and Slippers

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It is not just about taking you or the way you present yourself to the world seriously, but if you do not take enough pride in the way you look, how are you going to take any pride in your studies? In your relationships? Or even at your current job? The occasional pajama pants day is understandable, acceptable, and expected.

Beware – do not fall victim to the pajama pants epidemic!

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September 5, 2012

6 Life-Lessons Before You Graduate

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You’re getting closer to ending your student career, getting your degree, and being thrown into “the real world,” but before you get ahead of yourself with daydreams of what your new apartment will look like and how awesome your day-to-day life will be, take a second to make sure you’re graduating with six essential life lessons.

Scrabble Life Pieces

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1. Manners, manners, manners.

After college, impressions are a big deal and do play a part in where you snag a job. You may be freshly graduated, but that doesn’t mean you have to act like it. So, no belching your compliments or bragging about how drunk you got Friday night. Act professionally.

2. Nothing is permanent.

Feeling hopeless and discouraged if you don’t have a job lined up right after you graduate is not the end of the world. It’s easy to get sucked into feeling like things will never change, but remember “it’s going to get bad before it gets good.”

3. Fake it until you make it.

Don’t like someone you work with? Smile, suck it up, and be polite anyway. There are some obstacles you must overcome and take time to deal with before moving on to bigger and better things.

4. No one likes a whiner.

Get those “I hate quizzes” and “doesn’t it suck we have to do readings?” comments out now because it’s not usually considered professional to complain about your work while you’re actually at work. Complainers are no fun to be around and it’s a fact that people are more attracted to those with a positive attitude.

5. You can’t always trust the people you want to.

Unfortunately, someone you once thought of as a trusted friend, or even family member, can turn out to be someone completely different. Try not to tell everyone every little thing happening in your life, otherwise drama could rear its ugly head.

6. A little give, a little get.

When people are offering you help, do you find yourself always taking and giving little in return? What you put out into the world will inevitably come back to you, so make sure to always “pass it on.” Whether that means baking cookies for a friend who recently did you a favor, or getting your grandma flowers for no reason, try to always remain more on the giving end.

There are plenty of things you will learn during your college experience. Let life take its course and teach you life’s lessons! These 6 things will at least now prepare you for life after graduation.

Proud Graduates Jumping in the Air

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