Posted by Anne, Career Counselor Let’s say you have a really important interview coming up. (This is no doubt because you attended our fall Career Fair and you scored an on-campus interview opportunity!) Anyway, you’ve done your prep work. You’ve prepared a list of strengths and weaknesses, generated your top 5 “success stories” from college, [...]
Archive for September, 2009
Where do You See Yourself in 5 Years?
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Welcome Back!
Monday, September 28th, 2009Posted by Anne Lapour, Career Counselor and Career Development Coordinator Hello to all you Beavers out there. It’s the first day of school! Maybe you’re excited to be back in Corvallis–seeing friends, starting new classes, and meeting new people. Or maybe you’re already missing those lazy summer afternoons. No matter which is true for you, [...]
Informational Interviewing
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009Posted by Anne Lapour, Career Counselor Have you ever found yourself wondering, I know there are jobs out there that may be perfect that I’ve never heard of. How do I find them? Most people ask this at one time or another. There are many ways to research occupations, but one of the most effective [...]
We do What?!
Monday, September 7th, 2009By Linsey Stripling, Career Assistant and OSU Junior Career Services is a great resource for every student on campus—from the anxious first year to the exhausted fifth year. There’s just one problem…all the time, I talk to students who DON’T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT US! As a Career Assistant who spends lots of time at Career [...]
Resumes: It’s Not Just About Experience
Friday, September 4th, 2009By: Silver Trujillo, Career Assistant & OSU Junior Resumes are a crucial piece to finding the job you’re looking for, whether it’s a part time position, or the dream job you’ve always wanted. When asked how their resume is looking, many people reply with, “My resume is great, it doesn’t need any work.” But is [...]
It’s Never too Early
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009By: Rachel Erickson, “Career Assistant” and OSU Senior School is about to start. We all have a lot to do. It’s back to a full load of classes for many of us, finding or returning to campus jobs, and adjusting to new living arrangements. Starting the job or internship search is usually low on the [...]
