This document provides frequently asked questions (FAQ) for an online course. It addresses questions about student characteristics, online etiquette, course structure, assignments, communication tools, and technical requirements. Key details include emphasizing self-motivation, time management, and academic honesty. Communication will occur through email, discussion boards, and virtual office hours. Students should expect the same workload as a face-to-face class. No prior online experience or computer ownership is required, though basic computer skills are helpful.
This document provides guidance on developing effective academic posters. It recommends including only the most important elements due to space constraints. Key points to focus on are the audience, structure, use of visuals like graphs and pictures, font style and size, color scheme, and references. The poster should concisely summarize the main features and achievements of the academic project in a clear, visually appealing manner for a non-expert audience. Examples are provided of effective content organization and color use to clearly communicate relationships and groups.
Why Sales and Marketing Specialists will become Big Data ScientistsCindyGordon
Big data is growing exponentially and will enable new approaches to analyzing all available data to connect insights and extract value. As data volumes and the need for data scientists grow, sales and marketing specialists who learn big data skills will be positioned to fill important data scientist roles and help their organizations gain competitive advantages through predictive analytics. The document outlines trends in big data, applications for marketing and sales, and makes the case that data scientists will be in high demand and that sales and marketing professionals should learn related skills.
This document discusses 10 common superstitions and their origins. It provides a list of common superstitious actions and whether they bring good or bad luck. It then matches these actions to their supposed meanings. Finally, it numbers several superstitions and pairs them with explanations for where the superstitions came from, such as associations with religion or tradition. The document aims to explain the reasoning behind popular superstitious beliefs.
Este documento presenta una serie de operaciones matemáticas básicas de suma, resta, división y suma final para enseñar álgebra, con instrucciones para que el lector pulse en las respuestas y mensajes de felicitación o ánimo cuando la respuesta es correcta, finalizando con un mensaje para enviar el documento a amigos como venganza por bromas pasadas.
Kellogg stabilizes the food supply base a vuca response jpcrenn
The document discusses how Kellogg is responding to the volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world by stabilizing its food supply base. It does this by simplifying work processes, using predictive analytics to find win-win solutions with suppliers, and developing drought-resistant crops and ensuring organic certification for small farmers. Kellogg's approach focuses on four pillars: responsible sourcing, environmental stewardship, valuing people, and strengthening communities. This helps build agility to deal with challenges and supports food security in a world vulnerable to climate change.
This document provides instructions and examples for writing a For and Against essay. It explains that this type of essay considers a topic from opposing viewpoints over 4 paragraphs: an introduction, two main body paragraphs arguing one side then the other, and a conclusion. It provides examples of how to structure each paragraph, including introducing the topic, arguing the advantages and disadvantages of living in a foreign country, and concluding with a balanced consideration or personal opinion. Transitional phrases and techniques for introductions and conclusions are also outlined.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help alleviate symptoms of mental illness and boost overall mental well-being.
This document provides frequently asked questions (FAQ) for an online course. It addresses questions about student characteristics, online etiquette, course structure, assignments, communication tools, and technical requirements. Key details include emphasizing self-motivation, time management, and academic honesty. Communication will occur through email, discussion boards, and virtual office hours. Students should expect the same workload as a face-to-face class. No prior online experience or computer ownership is required, though basic computer skills are helpful.
This document provides guidance on developing effective academic posters. It recommends including only the most important elements due to space constraints. Key points to focus on are the audience, structure, use of visuals like graphs and pictures, font style and size, color scheme, and references. The poster should concisely summarize the main features and achievements of the academic project in a clear, visually appealing manner for a non-expert audience. Examples are provided of effective content organization and color use to clearly communicate relationships and groups.
Why Sales and Marketing Specialists will become Big Data ScientistsCindyGordon
Big data is growing exponentially and will enable new approaches to analyzing all available data to connect insights and extract value. As data volumes and the need for data scientists grow, sales and marketing specialists who learn big data skills will be positioned to fill important data scientist roles and help their organizations gain competitive advantages through predictive analytics. The document outlines trends in big data, applications for marketing and sales, and makes the case that data scientists will be in high demand and that sales and marketing professionals should learn related skills.
This document discusses 10 common superstitions and their origins. It provides a list of common superstitious actions and whether they bring good or bad luck. It then matches these actions to their supposed meanings. Finally, it numbers several superstitions and pairs them with explanations for where the superstitions came from, such as associations with religion or tradition. The document aims to explain the reasoning behind popular superstitious beliefs.
Este documento presenta una serie de operaciones matemáticas básicas de suma, resta, división y suma final para enseñar álgebra, con instrucciones para que el lector pulse en las respuestas y mensajes de felicitación o ánimo cuando la respuesta es correcta, finalizando con un mensaje para enviar el documento a amigos como venganza por bromas pasadas.
Kellogg stabilizes the food supply base a vuca response jpcrenn
The document discusses how Kellogg is responding to the volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world by stabilizing its food supply base. It does this by simplifying work processes, using predictive analytics to find win-win solutions with suppliers, and developing drought-resistant crops and ensuring organic certification for small farmers. Kellogg's approach focuses on four pillars: responsible sourcing, environmental stewardship, valuing people, and strengthening communities. This helps build agility to deal with challenges and supports food security in a world vulnerable to climate change.
This document provides instructions and examples for writing a For and Against essay. It explains that this type of essay considers a topic from opposing viewpoints over 4 paragraphs: an introduction, two main body paragraphs arguing one side then the other, and a conclusion. It provides examples of how to structure each paragraph, including introducing the topic, arguing the advantages and disadvantages of living in a foreign country, and concluding with a balanced consideration or personal opinion. Transitional phrases and techniques for introductions and conclusions are also outlined.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help alleviate symptoms of mental illness and boost overall mental well-being.
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Yeni nesil gazetecilerin meslekte başarılı olabilmesi için teknolojiyi çok yakından takip etmeleri artık bir önkoşul haline geldi. Peki gazeteciler mobil teknolojileri kullanarak mesleklerini nasıl geliştirebilirler? Gazetecilik mesleği açısından hangi mobil uygulamaları bilip kullanmakta fayda var?
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Design and Management of Brand Identity, With an Action Research in Turkish F...Göze Sencer
Title: Design and Management of Brand Identity, With an Action Research in Turkish Fashion Industry.
By: Göze Sencer.
Published in: October 2004
All Rights Reserved
The new marketing perspective in this work is with a frame of reference of emotion concepts and Mood Consumption.
All the proposed designs in this work are considered as physiological, sociological, psychological, ideological experiences of the brand identity similar to Jordan’s four-pleasure framework.
This is both a Dissertation Submitted to the Graduate School in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Industrial Design
and
The Redesign of the Brand Identity, including theory, positioning and redesigns of the brand identity elements of the brand Jimmy Key.
Secrets of Success: How to Build Award-Winning Communications PlansCarolineKealey
This document summarizes the challenges faced by a university facilities department and the communications strategy implemented to address them. The facilities department was facing budget pressures, declining client satisfaction, and silos between teams. They implemented a communications strategy using the Results Map process to improve client satisfaction and deliver more value. Tactics included employee engagement campaigns, leadership sessions, and rebranding. As a result, productivity increased by $2.3 million and effectiveness ratings and usage of new communications tactics increased. The strategy created awareness of positive changes through videos and a poster campaign that received positive feedback. The document emphasizes that executive sponsorship, strategic planning, and collaboration are critical success factors.
The document provides an overview of how to structure an effective internship program. It discusses that internships should not be unpaid and must meet the Department of Labor's 6-point test. It recommends starting recruitment between September-February for summer internships and June-August for fall. Managers should be available to mentor interns and meet with them weekly. The document also provides tips on creating compelling internship postings and sharing them through social media and university contacts. Typical compensation ranges from $10-20 per hour depending on the field.
This document outlines nine steps to hiring effective interns including: 1) having a specific goal or project in mind for the intern, 2) deciding on compensation, 3) assigning an intern manager, 4) defining the internship details, 5) creating a job posting, 6) promoting the posting widely, 7) conducting interviews, 8) getting the intern started on the right foot, and 9) ensuring the internship is a fun experience. It also discusses the benefits of hiring interns such as filling skills gaps, developing a talent pipeline, and regional expansion. Employers are advised to treat interns as valuable contributors rather than free labor.
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The document provides guidance on writing job descriptions and identifying skills for youth work experiences using the Massachusetts Work-Based Learning Plan. It discusses including a job description, foundation skills, and customized workplace and career specific skills. Examples of effective job descriptions and skills are provided, highlighting the importance of context, projects, and expanding on foundation skills. Youth development concepts should be considered in experience design for learning and productivity. Resources for examples and ideas are suggested.
Academic Job Panel/Timelines to Graduation, Spring 2012utepgrad
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The document provides tips for job seekers on preparing resumes, researching companies, and interviewing effectively. It emphasizes highlighting relevant skills and experience, customizing materials for each opportunity, practicing answers to common questions, and following up after interviews. Key aspects include standing out from other candidates, clearly communicating what you can offer an employer, and making a strong first impression through professional appearance and preparedness.
How to succeed in the AU REU program tanejaShubbhi Taneja
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The document discusses effective study skills and time management techniques for students. It recommends creating a semester planner to schedule all assessment deadlines, classes, and other commitments. Students should also make weekly planners to allocate time for academic study in distraction-free environments like the library. The SQ3R method is presented as a strategy for reading textbooks - students should survey, question, read actively, recite key points, and review the material. An assignment schedule template shows breaking down large projects into manageable weekly chunks, including research, planning, drafting, editing and proofreading. Students can also book a librarian for research help.
The document provides information and tips about resume writing from the Duke Career Center. It discusses the purpose of a resume, tips for formatting and structuring resumes, and ways to improve verbs used to describe experiences. The document emphasizes highlighting accomplishments, using active verbs and quantitative results to showcase impact. It also discusses keeping resumes to one page and the difference between resumes and CVs.
This document outlines the schedule and learning objectives for a five-week career planning seminar. The seminar covers topics such as correlating majors to careers, experiential learning opportunities, using social media for career research and networking, resume writing, interview strategies, and professionalism. Students will learn self-assessment tools, how to conduct informational interviews and build social media profiles, and will develop a personal career action plan. Completing all sessions earns students a merit point and padfolio. The seminar aims to help students understand themselves and their career options through interactive exercises and assessments.
Gazeteciler ve Gazetecilik İçin Mobil UygulamalarGöze Sencer
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Ders Eğitmeni:
Göze Sencer – Doğuş Holding; tvyo.com Dijital İçerik Alımı ve Partnerlikler Danışmanı
Ders Tanımı:
Yeni nesil gazetecilerin meslekte başarılı olabilmesi için teknolojiyi çok yakından takip etmeleri artık bir önkoşul haline geldi. Peki gazeteciler mobil teknolojileri kullanarak mesleklerini nasıl geliştirebilirler? Gazetecilik mesleği açısından hangi mobil uygulamaları bilip kullanmakta fayda var?
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Design and Management of Brand Identity, With an Action Research in Turkish F...Göze Sencer
Title: Design and Management of Brand Identity, With an Action Research in Turkish Fashion Industry.
By: Göze Sencer.
Published in: October 2004
All Rights Reserved
The new marketing perspective in this work is with a frame of reference of emotion concepts and Mood Consumption.
All the proposed designs in this work are considered as physiological, sociological, psychological, ideological experiences of the brand identity similar to Jordan’s four-pleasure framework.
This is both a Dissertation Submitted to the Graduate School in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Industrial Design
and
The Redesign of the Brand Identity, including theory, positioning and redesigns of the brand identity elements of the brand Jimmy Key.
Secrets of Success: How to Build Award-Winning Communications PlansCarolineKealey
This document summarizes the challenges faced by a university facilities department and the communications strategy implemented to address them. The facilities department was facing budget pressures, declining client satisfaction, and silos between teams. They implemented a communications strategy using the Results Map process to improve client satisfaction and deliver more value. Tactics included employee engagement campaigns, leadership sessions, and rebranding. As a result, productivity increased by $2.3 million and effectiveness ratings and usage of new communications tactics increased. The strategy created awareness of positive changes through videos and a poster campaign that received positive feedback. The document emphasizes that executive sponsorship, strategic planning, and collaboration are critical success factors.
The document provides an overview of how to structure an effective internship program. It discusses that internships should not be unpaid and must meet the Department of Labor's 6-point test. It recommends starting recruitment between September-February for summer internships and June-August for fall. Managers should be available to mentor interns and meet with them weekly. The document also provides tips on creating compelling internship postings and sharing them through social media and university contacts. Typical compensation ranges from $10-20 per hour depending on the field.
This document outlines nine steps to hiring effective interns including: 1) having a specific goal or project in mind for the intern, 2) deciding on compensation, 3) assigning an intern manager, 4) defining the internship details, 5) creating a job posting, 6) promoting the posting widely, 7) conducting interviews, 8) getting the intern started on the right foot, and 9) ensuring the internship is a fun experience. It also discusses the benefits of hiring interns such as filling skills gaps, developing a talent pipeline, and regional expansion. Employers are advised to treat interns as valuable contributors rather than free labor.
Planning opens doors for teens
Finding an after school job
Attitude and skills - tips
Advice for parents – job checklist, resume
Work Life Balance
Trends
Capability Framework
Workforce development and planning
Common workforce development gaps
Workforce Action Plan
Contact details
This document provides guidance on writing resumes for graduate students. It discusses resume layout, format, common sections like contact information, education, experience, and making connections. Key advice includes tailoring each resume to the employer, showing what skills you can offer them, and quantifying accomplishments. Students are encouraged to create or update their resume and LinkedIn profile and take advantage of career consulting services.
The document provides guidance on writing job descriptions and identifying skills for youth work experiences using the Massachusetts Work-Based Learning Plan. It discusses including a job description, foundation skills, and customized workplace and career specific skills. Examples of effective job descriptions and skills are provided, highlighting the importance of context, projects, and expanding on foundation skills. Youth development concepts should be considered in experience design for learning and productivity. Resources for examples and ideas are suggested.
Academic Job Panel/Timelines to Graduation, Spring 2012utepgrad
Presentation given by Dr. Flores and several successful UTEP doctoral graduates focused on graduating on time, building a strong CV and finding an academic job.
This document provides guidance on preparing for graduation and entering the job market. It discusses identifying skills gained in college and extracurricular activities, establishing a personal mission statement, and tools for job searching. Specific advice includes knowing your skills and purpose, researching target industries and relating skills to jobs, and developing a platform statement to highlight what makes you unique. The document recommends utilizing program learning outcomes, internships, leadership roles, and life experiences to demonstrate transferable skills and provides resources for career preparation.
The document provides tips for job seekers on preparing resumes, researching companies, and interviewing effectively. It emphasizes highlighting relevant skills and experience, customizing materials for each opportunity, practicing answers to common questions, and following up after interviews. Key aspects include standing out from other candidates, clearly communicating what you can offer an employer, and making a strong first impression through professional appearance and preparedness.
How to succeed in the AU REU program tanejaShubbhi Taneja
The document provides advice for succeeding in an REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) program from the perspective of Shubbhi Taneja, a graduate student who participated in an REU program. Some of the key advice includes: (1) manage your time well and set goals, (2) develop intellectual discipline through reading, thinking critically, and evaluating ideas, (3) be proactive and take initiative rather than waiting to be told what to do, (4) communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and (5) choose a good research problem that is neither too hard nor too easy. The document emphasizes networking, developing an intellectual community, understanding faculty, and maintaining a work-life balance.
The document discusses effective study skills and time management techniques for students. It recommends creating a semester planner to schedule all assessment deadlines, classes, and other commitments. Students should also make weekly planners to allocate time for academic study in distraction-free environments like the library. The SQ3R method is presented as a strategy for reading textbooks - students should survey, question, read actively, recite key points, and review the material. An assignment schedule template shows breaking down large projects into manageable weekly chunks, including research, planning, drafting, editing and proofreading. Students can also book a librarian for research help.
The document provides information and tips about resume writing from the Duke Career Center. It discusses the purpose of a resume, tips for formatting and structuring resumes, and ways to improve verbs used to describe experiences. The document emphasizes highlighting accomplishments, using active verbs and quantitative results to showcase impact. It also discusses keeping resumes to one page and the difference between resumes and CVs.
This document outlines the schedule and learning objectives for a five-week career planning seminar. The seminar covers topics such as correlating majors to careers, experiential learning opportunities, using social media for career research and networking, resume writing, interview strategies, and professionalism. Students will learn self-assessment tools, how to conduct informational interviews and build social media profiles, and will develop a personal career action plan. Completing all sessions earns students a merit point and padfolio. The seminar aims to help students understand themselves and their career options through interactive exercises and assessments.
The document provides advice for how to be a successful research assistant. It outlines 10 pieces of advice: (1) manage your time effectively; (2) develop intellectual discipline through thinking, reading, and acting; (3) be proactive; (4) learn to communicate well; (5) develop an intellectual community; (6) network; (7) choose a good research problem; (8) understand faculty; (9) study successful people; and (10) maintain a work-life balance. It emphasizes choosing an appropriate research problem, communicating effectively, and networking within the research community. Additional resources on being a successful graduate student are provided.
This document provides strategies for effective academic writing at the university level. It recommends preparing for writing by planning and outlining. Students should set a regular writing schedule with dedicated time blocks and realistic deadlines that acknowledge all stages of the writing process from research to editing. When writing longer assignments, it may be best to start with the sections you are most familiar with. Taking breaks is important but set times to restart. Academic writing should be clear, reasoned, and based on robust evidence from reliable sources, with strengths and weaknesses critically examined. Materials for writing like articles and notes need to be well-organized for easy reference.
The document discusses the internship search process and securing an internship. It defines what an internship is and lists the benefits for students, universities, and employers. It then provides quick tips for students in the internship search process and outlines eight specific steps to securing an internship. Finally, it discusses how to conduct an internship/summer job search, including identifying priorities and offerings, establishing a timeline, assembling documents, learning about opportunities, applying, and preparing for interviews.
The document provides tips for writing a resume, including that the resume tells the story of your experiences and how they prepare you for your next step. It should pique the reader's curiosity and show how well-suited you are for the role. The tips include thinking creatively about all experiences, putting compelling experiences at the top, illustrating skills and patterns of success, highlighting accomplishments with measures of impact, and tailoring multiple resumes to different interests. The end provides a resume example and notes that a CV differs from a resume in focusing on research, teaching and administrative experience for academic roles.
The document discusses the importance of learning objectives and providing clear success criteria for students. It emphasizes that objectives should be student-friendly, focus on skills rather than tasks, and include both short-term and long-term goals. Reflection during lessons allows students to assess their progress and teachers to address misunderstandings. Objectives mixed with context could cause students to focus on the wrong things, so they should be separated. Providing success criteria linked to objectives helps students understand expectations and how to improve.
This short presentation will point you in the right direction for producing a CV that will help you stand out from the pack when applying for your next teaching job.
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Tapping into the creative side of your brain to come up with truly innovative approaches. These strategies are based on original research from Stanford University lecturer Matt Vassar, where he discusses how you can use them to come up with truly innovative solutions, regardless of whether you're using to come up with a creative and memorable angle for a business pitch--or if you're coming up with business or technical innovations.
3. Understanding the Academic Plan
Understanding the academic path will help you circumvent the
routine process, make you better informed and help identify
opportunities way ahead of others
High Level Timeline & Key Milestones
Start of School Year
1 – Your Academic Fall Career Fair
Journey Begins
Winter Break Year 1 Summer Break
Sep’ 11 Oct’11 Nov’11 Dec’11 Jan’12 Feb’11 Mar’12 Jun’12 Jul’11 Aug’12
Settling In: On-
Spring Career Fair
Campus Jobs
Start of School Year
Fall Career Fair -
2– Your
Best Possible
Professional
Opportunity
Journey Begins
Winter Break Year 2 Graduation
Sep’ 12 Oct’12 Nov’12 Dec’12 Jan’13 Feb’13 Mar’13 Jun’13 Jul’13 Aug’13
Full Time Job Opps Spring Career Fair -
Appear Saving Grace
4. Understanding the Academic Plan
Year 1 – The Academic Year
High Level Timeline Checklist
Apply relentlessly for on-campus jobs
Expertise in basic skills (Web Development, Excel, Word, PPT, GIMP)
Start @ home base, begin with applying to your own school first.
Preferable to “show interest” by researching on faculties field and
being specific about what you want to work on
Start the drop-by’s to say a hi’s with the faculty. More face time helps
• Focus on understanding the system, campus and people get noticed and helps them put a name to the face
• Settle in with a steady on-campus job Signup for listserv’s and forums on campus that send you job alerts
both for on-campus, internships and fulltime
• Begin to develop relationships with faculty, friends
Keep the job hunt on. This should be the constant in your life. Keep
• Look for fee reduction opportunities (eg. looking out for better on-campus jobs
Graduate/teaching/research assistantships) Attend the fall career fair to get an idea of the kind of companies, jobs
• Be sensitive to current and fluctuating economic times and attend as many networking sessions
Start to align your coursework, on-campus jobs, networking etc to
Key Objectives fields you like and start to gain more content (knowledge)
• Acclimatize yourself to the new culture, people, place Maintain a follow-up plan to remind non-responsive faculty of your
• Culture yourself - Walk the walk :: Talk the Talk interest even if its pro-bono
• Look for on-campus jobs Setup your social networking profiles in a way that appeals in a
professional setup as well and connect with people (eg: don’t post or
• Explore university campus, departments, research on faculty don’t let your friends tag you in wild party pics on FaceBook)
• Gather info on available opportunities Begin to scope out internship opportunities or converting RA/TA
• Begin to develop relationships opportunities to GA or tuition aid
Use your location (N.E) advantage to look for internships (small/big)
• Attend the Fall career fair to experience and network
and start to shoot applications to show you have a reasonable amount
• Get involved, Stay involved of US work experience (~ 2 mos)
• Chunk out time to apply for jobs By Nov/Dec – Begin to apply for internships and local companies. Go
fully prepared for the spring career fair with an objective to land a job.
• Oxfordian to American: Be less desi
Plan your days to chalk out 2 hours a day sending customized resumes
• Start small – Develop websites, blog, write and “technologize”
5. Understanding the Academic Plan
Year 2 – The Professional Year
High Level Timeline Checklist
By now, you are more cultured than before, use it to network
If you have found an internship, manage up by delicately
propositioning your interest in a full time or extension opp.
Move the pursuit for a GA/RA/TA down a notch and focus solely
on getting the real world experience
Always keep your resume updated and keep multiple copies
• Shift all gears to initiate professional journey Always apply specific to a job profile. NEVER EVER generalize
• Plan coursework to allow flexibility towards internship/co-op Start following an industry (Finance, Healthcare), read up the
• Networking is the key to success – Realize it! most prominent news headline. Sometimes, knowing a little is
enough than not knowing at all
• Balance the generalist and specialist within you
While at the internship keep your ears open for extension
• Don’t just be the smartest one in the room – Believe It !! opportunities on your projects and announce your interest in
pursuing it
Key Objectives
Small things matter: Attention to detail and Attitude (Big One).
• The real hunt begins – Double your allocated time for job Always look to stand out of the crowd by keeping your base tool
applications kit updated. Learn excel, word, ppt, basic web development, but
• Develop relationships at internship more than what others would know. Trust us! its an
application, more like a game. You just need to know where the
• Revisit your financial situation and aim to not take any further
button are
financial help from home
With so much planning and thought, it “almost” goes well as
• If employed @ internship, develop strategic plan to extend it to
planned. But always prepare for the unplanned. The spring
Co-Op. Network and have always have a plan ready
career fair will be your only saving grace to land a job. Play your
• Attend every single on-campus job seminar and networking cards right, play them early and play them well
event. Drop your guard and mingle - Intelligently
“When you want something real bad – The universe conspires to
• Fix a goal of not returning on-campus if online courses are help you achieve it – Just want it real bad”
available and continue to work
You already have a leg up compared to others – us. Leverage us
• Aim to be the best resume in the pile and make your way forward – Good Luck !!