How to De-stress from the Job Search
Job searching can be incredibly stressful, but managing and reducing that stress is crucial for a successful job hunt. At the Center for Career Development (CCD), we are dedicated to supporting you throughout this process by keeping you motivated and alleviating some of the pressure. Our services include preparing your marketing materials, strategizing and organizing ...
How to Answer: Why do you want to work here?
One of the more common interview questions that employers will ask is “Why do you want to work here?” This question presents a fantastic opportunity for you to demonstrate your thoughtful consideration of the role and showcase your clear understanding of how you fit into the team. Your response will not only aid the employer ...
How to Handle Job Rejection
It happens to just about everyone at some point when interviewing, you think you are a great potential candidate for a position and then you get a rejection email or letter. Most likely you will be wondering “Where did I go wrong?” or “What could I have done differently?” These are great questions to consider ...
Mastering Behavioral Interview Questions
As you prepare for upcoming interviews, a common type of question you may encounter is a behavioral interview one. A behavioral question seeks to learn detailed information about how you have behaved in a situation in the past with the understanding that you will conduct yourself similarly in the future. It predicts how you will ...
Navigating Your Future – Apply to Grad School or Look For a Job?
So you just finished your undergraduate degree, many congratulations!! What a fantastic accomplishment!! Now it is time to consider what comes next in your career journey. For many recent graduates, one big question is whether to continue on to graduate school or go directly into the professional world of work. Here are a few things ...
Looking for an Internship for International Students
Are you thinking about looking for an internship right now? Let’s start with the basics – Why get an internship? There are so many benefits to getting an internship and further developing your skills. Employers are seeking students who can show that they have built their transferable skills from previous experiences as well as their ...
The Importance of Tracking Your Job Search Applications
When you are in the middle of a job search, things can feel overwhelming, and you can lose track of what you have completed and what needs to happen. To keep things humming smoothly, we recommend that you keep track of what applications you have sent and what you need to accomplish. You don’t want ...
Creating a Timeline for Your Job Search
Staying on top of your job search process can be overwhelming, especially if you are crunched for time and are trying to balance your academic and work schedule. Creating and committing to a timeline to get things done can really help so things do not pile up on you. If you are just beginning your ...
Best Practices for Working Remotely
Now more than ever with all the changes brought on by the pandemic, professionals need to establish strong work habits while working remotely. If you are in the process of adapting to this new environment, here are a few tips to make your remote work situation be the best it can be. Create a defined ...
The Importance of Well-Being in a Job Search
During these difficult times, we are all experiencing many changes, adjustments and uncertainties. We may also be experiencing a range of emotions such as grief, fear, anxiety, anger or feeling overwhelmed. In addition, may be dealing with further concerns such as job loss either for ourselves or our families, or we may be dealing with ...
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