Even if you haven’t had any work experience yet, you should begin building your professional network. Depending on where you want to go in your career, you can connect with people who are doing what you want to do. You can connect with your peers from your classes in your major, so you can stay connected after you graduate. You can also follow companies you’re interested in working at. In addition to adding any work experience you may have that you want to include in your LinkedIn profile, and your education, these are some important things to know and think about when creating your LinkedIn profile. Professional Photo Do not use a silly photo of yourself for your LinkedIn account. … [Read more...] about Advice: How to maximize your LinkedIn experience
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Talent recruiters discuss employment opportunities during COVID-19
The CSU Entertainment Alliance held a virtual event teaching students about how to get hired during this pandemic. Five speakers from the entertainment industry spoke during the event, discussing a variety of topics. When the topic of resumés and cover letters was brought up, Shari Holly, host of the seminar and Director of Operations for CSU, explained that jotting down all the jobs one has can potentially hurt the applicants chances. Holly said, “When you are putting down the list of jobs you had on your resumé, quality vs quantity can do more harm than good." Knowing how to put down certain important information on a resumé was also discussed during the seminar. Karla Merala, a … [Read more...] about Talent recruiters discuss employment opportunities during COVID-19
World Wide Knowledge
By Monica Rosales |Staff Writer| The studying abroad program at CSUSB is offering countless opportunities for students to reach out of their comfort zone and travel the world. Imagine a world where traveling and getting an education is a combo deal. The Center of Global Management (CGM) is in Jack H. Brown Hall and the Study Abroad department is located in College of Education. Countless programs are offered every quarter for students who want to expand their cultural knowledge and while exploring, ultimately earning the education they need in order to become well-rounded graduates. According to studies completed within the U.S. and U.K., it was noted that students who took … [Read more...] about World Wide Knowledge
The Career Center
By Tommy McCardle |Staff Writer| Starting a career after graduation could be a scary thought for some, but have no fear. The Career Center can help transform that fear into confidence for students. The Career Center, located in University Hall on the third floor in room 329, offers services such as resume building, job interview training, and personality assessments to match with majors for students fearful of entering the workforce. "What we offer here at the Career Center are mainly things that students can use to find a job," said Victoria Fleming, a student assistant. Cusara Kennedy, a junior majoring in Business Administration/Accounting, noted she remembered hearing about … [Read more...] about The Career Center
Classes students should take
By Rona Ortiz |Staff Writer| Many students face pressure to obtain their degree as quickly as possible. This can cause students to overlook elective classes that may lead to new interests, or enhance their job skills. Exploring classes in different fields can help undecided students choose a major. “Students should take classes outside of their major to explore other possible career interests,” said Vivian Ortiz. “Taking other classes exposes you to new people and experiences,” Ortiz added. Taking a class for enjoyment can provide a break from the stress of rigorous coursework. A great stress relieving class many enjoy is Yoga. Yoga classes are offered by the Kinesiology Department … [Read more...] about Classes students should take
A guide to impressing employers
By Glynn Guerra |Staff Writer| It’s time to start thinking about graduation and what you are going to do once June rolls around. As students, our biggest concern is finding a job that relates to our major. On Wednesday, Feb. 12, CSUSB hosted a Career Expo in the Santos Manuel Student Union Events Center. Sarai Maldonado, a career counselor at the Career Center, gave me a list of five suggestions to help students make themselves more likely to be hired: 1. Have a professional and enticing résumé. 2. Research and educate yourself about the company. 3. Prepare and practice for your interview. 4. Create a 30 second “commercial” on why that company should hire you (a … [Read more...] about A guide to impressing employers
Entrepreneur clubs on campus give students opportunities
By Donte Medder |Staff Writer| Start it Up Club and Toastmasters club strive to help students reach higher levels of success in the business world. Graduate Student Rusty Palmer has been involved in Toastmasters since 2012 when the club started and saw immediate benefits from his association with the club. Palmer said, “I’ve been trying to find work here since 2009 and I wasn’t getting call backs. Then I put Toastmasters on my resume and I have gotten six job offers.” Our on-campus Toastmasters club was established in 2012. The club focuses on helping members better their public speaking, leadership and growth as an English speaker for those who learn English as a second … [Read more...] about Entrepreneur clubs on campus give students opportunities
Find new job opportunities with the career development center
By Phil Ruddle | Staff Writer | Getting a summer internship is very important to many students. “Internships are the opportunities that help construct a future. They teach me very much about the professional world and myself,” explained Reece Cote, a National Exchange Student. Cote is double majoring in Management and Marketing and is graduating with both degrees at the end of 2013 at the age of 21. He wants to work as a talent agent one day and came out here from Iowa State University to study and get an internship in LA to help build up his resume. There are other students’ out there with no internship experience and do not know where to look or what to do it seems. Some … [Read more...] about Find new job opportunities with the career development center
Building a good resume for life after CSUSB
By Michael A. Umaña |Staff Writer| Have you ever put thought into building your college resume? If you are like most students, you probably have not. If so, the time is now to get the ball moving and create one. Resumes are something all students need to create but many don’t pay much attention to. “I know resumes are important to create, put time into and make sure it is as updated as possible, but I also know not too many students realize that and act upon it,” said student Jenn Bacca. College resumes are not only essential for students who may be graduating and in search for a career but for students who are searching for internships as well. According to Internship … [Read more...] about Building a good resume for life after CSUSB
Coyotes recruited at Career Development Center fair
By Angela Rodriguez IStaff Writer| CSUSB’s Career Development Center (CDC) held the Social and Behavioral Sciences Career/Graduate Fair on Jan. 30 in the Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The career fair was designed to introduce students to professionals in the working world and expose them to different types of jobs they can acquire with a degree in social and behavioral sciences. “I didn’t even know this event was going on today but there’s a lot of employers here. And grad school information, that’s pretty helpful to me since I’m just beginning looking into grad programs,” said student Karla Alivizo. The on-campus exhibition was open to all present … [Read more...] about Coyotes recruited at Career Development Center fair