A colleague recently asked me what common mistakes I see when reviewing resumes. Here are the top five–plus three takeaway tips. 1. No particular audience or objective: Whenever you write anything – even a resume – you have to consider the reader and the purpose of your writing. Think about what you are trying to…
Looking for a new career soon? Check out the career resources page with University Libraries! Whether you want to research companies, find out where the best job openings are, or need some help with your cover letter and resume, we have what you need. Our “Career Resources for all Majors” page has links to resources…
I know that doing a mock job interview is intimidating. Let’s face it, who really wants to watch themselves perform during an interview with all the “um,” “like,” and “you know” comments we all make? Yes, I understand the anxiety, but let me share two facts with you: When employers rate the importance of job…
Hi Everyone, Hope you all are doing well and enjoying the Spring Break! As the next winter storm rolls I thought back to this past Groundhog Day which predicted an early spring. OK. For some reason I thought of the movie Groundhog Day. In the movie, Bill Murray plays Phil Connors, an arrogant and egocentric…
Are you interested in an internship or career in federal government? To get good advice on beginning a career in federal service register for the free Pathways to Federal Employment webinar on Wednesday, February 13. The Pathways Programs work to offer federal internships and careers for students and recent graduates and provide training and career…
A new year means a new series of informative video blogs. As I get closer to my graduation date, I have begun thinking about my future career. While thinking of this, I have found one resource at World Campus to be especially helpful—Career Services. World Campus provides excellent (one would say awesome!!!) career counseling services.…
As explained in The Career Counselor Handbook (Figler & Bolles, 2007), not much happens in career development until you meet face-to-face with others. Whether you are in the middle of a job search or exploring your career direction, there’s a way to allocate your time to increase your effectiveness. Figler suggests that you should allocate…
Next semester will mark the end of my journey toward a bachelor’s degree. When registering for classes for the spring, I saw the opportunity to get credits for doing an internship related to my major. Naturally, this peaked my interest and I began to wonder if finding an internship would help me, not only in…
Penn State World Campus students have access to Going Global, a leading provider of career and employment resources for evaluating, selecting and transitioning into a successful career in a foreign country. Boasting more than one million individual users, Going Global is used around the world by university career centers, educational and institutional organizations, libraries, corporate…
Often we believe that getting a degree—having that paper in hand—is enough. But is it? Does graduating with a college degree prepare you for the rest of your career? Let me ask my question a little differently. When a student waves a diploma, does it have the same effect that a magic wand has? I…
