by Alicia Smyth We know that many of you are feeling anxious about how the pandemic and current state of the economy may affect your future job prospects, internships, and ability to interact with employers as we go into the spring semester. Now more than ever, it is critical for you to take advantage of [...]
By: Valerie Mandel As our world continues to operate virtually these days, it is important to stand out among the other applicants. Preparing for a virtual interview or virtual networking opportunity is similar to preparing for an in-person event/interview. Here are some tips to remember: Dress Professionally: You can never make a first impression twice, so [...]
By: Ryan Mazon In my work I am honored to serve many students and alumni interested in applying for federal opportunities. The first task I encourage my advisees to take part in is weighing out the pros and cons of working for federal vs. state entities, government vs. private/public establishments, and more. This is paramount [...]
By: Tommey Liang LinkedIn is the most popular professional networking site to date, boasting 706 million total users, 310 active monthly individuals, including more than 171 million from the US, according to Omnicore Agency as of Oct. 2020. In addition there are 100 million job applications on the platform every month. It is more important [...]
By: Sandi Ohman, ERAU Career Services, and Flavia Carriera, ERAU Graduate Enrollment Pursuing a graduate degree is a goal for many college graduates, whether directly after completing an undergraduate degree, or after working for a while. A graduate degree can help to take a career to the next level by gaining specialized education. In a [...]
By: Erin Minta In Part 1, Career Exploration: The World of Work I reviewed resources for researching the world of work so as to assist students and job seekers in understanding industries, occupations, and jobs. Tools housed within those resources allow users to research occupational titles and job descriptions and to compare how these are [...]
By: Erin Minta How do you choose an academic major when working at the jobs it leads to on a day-to-day basis is unknown to you? How do you make a decision about a career when industries and the demand for skills change seemingly every 10 years? Students at Embry-Riddle often begin their freshman year [...]