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Dhara Sardhara ‘15 Steve Shimchick ‘15

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Leo Gefter ‘15Yesha Chokshi ‘15

This summer I will be working as an EMT togain experience so one day I can become thedoctor I aspire to be.

I'd like to get an internship with a radio station (ide-ally Radio 104.5) to give me some experience for afuture in the music industry.

I am planning to study abroad this summer andthis will help me in my future career by exposingme to different cultures.

This summer I will conduct research at the Rut-gers Driscoll Lab. Our team will be characterizingthe molecular biology of exercise in roundwormsfor the first time.

Working at a summer camp is a great way to boostskills in communication and empathy, which will behelpful with being a doctor or research team mem-ber.

While I keep busy with a summer job I plan onlooking for possible lab positions to which Ican apply.

What do you plan to do this summer to help with your future career?

Chris Bober ‘15

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STRATEGIES FOR RIS ING SENIORS

Where RU Headed?

Think about it. Your senior yearat Rutgers is just around the cor-ner. You may feel elation; youmay feel some anxiety; or youmay feel a combination of excite-ment and concern. The reality isthat you have just one more yearto go until you leave the colle-giate environment and take thenext significant steps in your life.

Will you look for a job? Work fulltime or part time? Attend gradu-ate school? Do volunteer work?Work during the day and go tograduate school at night? It’s nota bad idea to begin tossingaround some ideas with friends,professors, and family members.It’s never too early to begin theprocess of “career planning.”

What can you do this summer to getready for your senior year? Hereare strategies for you to consider:

##11 WWrriittee yyoouurr rreessuummee::This is an important document inyour job search. It’s also an excel-lent exercise and tool if you’replanning to go to graduate school.Write your resume and stop byUniversity Career Services tohave it critiqued during weekly“drop-in hours”: Monday andWednesday from 1:00-3:30 p.m. atthe Busch Campus Center; andTuesday and Thursday at 46 Col-lege Ave. from 1:00-3:30 p.m. Ouroffices are open all summer.

##22 LLiinnee uupp aa ssuummmmeerr jjoobb,, iinntteerrnn--sshhiipp,, oorr vvoolluunntteeeerr eexxppeerriieennccee:: Check out our online internshiplistings each week. New intern-ships arrive daily. Visit our websiteat ccaarreeeerrsseerrvviicceess..rruuttggeerrss..eedduuand click on “Internships” to getstarted. Log in to CareerKnight togain access to internship listingsand visit the Rutgers StudentEmployment website at ssttuuddeenntt--wwoorrkk..rruuttggeerrss..eedduu for part-timejobs. Finally, see if your academicdepartment has any job leads.

## 33 AAtttteenndd oouurr bbii gg sspprr ii nnggccaa rreeeerr ddaa yy::Career days are nnoott just for sen-iors. The New Jersey CollegiateCareer Day on May 30 will haveover 100 employers, some stilllooking for summer interns.

##44 BBuuiilldd yyoouurr ppeerrssoonnaall nneettwwoorrkk::Talk to lots of people, asking themwhat they do, and what they like ordislike about their jobs. Ask theiradvice on how to find a job. Con-sult the Alumni Career Network toidentify alumni who majored inyour field. The network containsRutgers graduates who are eagerand willing to provide career infor-mation and advice.

##55 DDoo ssoommee rreeaaddiinngg aanndd rreesseeaarrcchh::Visit your local library, the Uni-versity Career Services librariesin the BCC and at 46 CollegeAvenue, or Kilmer Library to

research careers and employers.Go online to review jobs, industryforecasts, and company profiles.Another convenient resource isthe Vault Online Career Library,available on our website.

##66 IIff yyoouu’’rree ppllaannnniinngg ttoo ggoo ttooggrraadduuaattee sscchhooooll::Open your credentials file by vis-iting wwwwww..iinntteerrffoolliioo..ccoomm andhave professors who know youwell write a letter of reference foryou. Also, research graduateprograms on the internet. Thesummer is a great time to do thisbefore you wind up in anotherbusy fall semester.

##77 RReeaadd tthhee RRuuttggeerrss UUnniivveerrssii ttyy““CCaarreeeerr SSeerrvviicceess GGuuiiddee””::University Career Services hassome excellent materials for youto read over the summer. Pick upa free Rutgers University CareerServices Guide. You can alsoaccess the guide through ourwebsite.

##88 UUttiilliizzee oouurr ccaarreeeerr aasssseessss--mmeennttss aanndd tthhee RRuuttggeerrss OOnnlliinneeCCaarreeeerr PPllaannnniinngg SSiittee::Identify your interests, skills, andvalues through these resources.See how your personal attributesrelate to the world of work.

Get an early start. We hope tosee you this spring or summer.Our doors will be open!

CLASS OF 2014:

Did You Know?For lists of jobs obtained by Rutgers graduates with specificmajors, log on to our “Major and Career Profiles” series at

careerservices.rutgers.edu/CareerHandouts.shtml.

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By Rick Hearin,Executive Director of Career Services

I would like to take an opportunity during this issueto speak specifically to juniors. Information providedby the National Association of Colleges and Employ-ers shows that students who utilize their campuscareer offices are more likely to receive job offers bygraduation. Unfortunately, some students wait untilthe last minute to begin thinking about life after Rut-gers. And with many employers making full-time joboffers during the fall semester before students grad-uate, summertime is a great time to learn about theresources available through our office.

WWHHAATT TTHHIISS MMEEAANNSS FFOORR YYOOUU1. Partner with our office to define, explore,and pursue your career goals throughout theupcoming year.2. Learn about career counseling appointmentsand utilize our online resources.3. Use the summer to get a head start on career-related activities, so you are prepared to makeyour senior year as productive as possible.

NNEEXXTT SSTTEEPPSS1. Update your CareerKnight (careerser-vices.rutgers.edu) account to take advantage of

full-time and internship opportunities in yourareas of career interest. While on our site:

a. Utilize “Vault” to explore various industriesand professions.b. Investigate where previous graduates have gonethrough the “Candid Career” informational videos. c. Schedule a virtual mock interview through“InterviewStream” to gain confidence in yourinterviewing skills.

2. Attend our upcoming New Jersey CollegiateCareer Day (May 30 from 9:30am- 3:30pm) and meetwith employers looking for candidates like you.

3. Consider graduate or professional school.Learn about the application process, entranceexams, and how to approach faculty members forletters of recommendation.

With you as an active partner Rutgers Universitywill continue to be a place that produces competi-tive graduates in any economy. Just be smart, usethe career resources available to you, and start now.

Rick Hearin is the Executive Director of the Uni-versity Career Services office at Rutgers Univer-sity-New Brunswick.

From the ExecutiveDirector’s Desk

My roommate, who has had a bunch of interviews, told me thatsome recruiters start the interview by saying, “Tell me aboutyourself.” How do I prepare for that question and answer it inthe interview?”--Rutgers Senior

Hi RS:

Thanks for your question. It’s a good idea to be prepared for thistopic.

I encourage you to practice a response to this question, maybe with afriend. Start by writing down three key points about yourself--one per-sonal, one academic, and one work related. You want to keep youranswer short, informative, and well structured.

Your response might sound like this:

"I would like to touch on three things: my personal, academic, andwork background. I grew up in Summit, New Jersey and finished inthe top 10% of my class, while playing soccer and the flute. I enrolledin Rutgers and decided to major in economics because I wanted tolearn the basic concepts of our money system and the global economy.I have had several internships and part-time jobs while in college,including my current internship at Johnson & Johnson in Skillman,New Jersey, where I am supporting the consumer sales division. Mycareer goal is to work in pharmaceutical sales.”

This covers all three main points in just about 30 seconds. You don'twant it to sound overly rehearsed, but I hope this will give you the idea.

Good luck with your upcoming interviews.

Ask a CareerCounselor

Career Tip

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Every year, I see resumes from individuals who try to “stretch thetruth” in order to sound more desirable on paper. It’s “resumeinflation.” This lack of honesty, when discovered, instantly dis-qualifies that person from fur ther consideration. Corporaterecruiters are paid to screen people out, and the quickest andsurest way a candidate is screened out is when a “white lie” orexaggeration is found.

A recent candidate attempted to show experience in a computerlanguage by placing it on his resume. It generated calls, but it alsogenerated rejection letters when it became apparent that he didnot really have a foundational understanding of the language.Doors were shut (very hard, I might add) that could have other-wise been open to him.

Remember, the resume is not a work of fiction. While it should empha-size the positive, it should never emphasize what does not exist.

Adapted from Brian Kreuger of CollegeGrad.com

Did You Know?Thinking about working or studying abroad? Log on to the University Career Serviceswebsite and click on “Going Global” under “Boost Your Job Search.” In-depth country

profiles are available along with profiles of America’s largest cities.

Faculty Advice ColumnName: Krishna P. ValluripalliYear of graduation andmajor: 2006, MarketingPosition and Company: Strat-egy and Business Development,AT & T

1. What aspect of your job doyou enjoy the most? The least?I enjoy teamwork. The collabora-tion process combines different

perspectives. Often in Strategy, I work on initiativesthat involve participation from multiple organizationswithin the company. This provides a great opportunityfor me to work closely with other groups, understandeach other’s functions, and how they impact overallbusiness goals. I enjoy every aspect of my current job.It’s hard to describe the least aspect. In today’s busi-ness world, it is important to have a “can-do” attitudethat can help you get ahead at work.

2. What do you think is the most valuable skillthat someone should have if they want to be inyour position?Strong leadership skills are required to succeed.Leadership takes on many different faces. Leadershipis a very important factor in today’s business world.Your ability to listen, communicate, persuade, and col-laborate is essential as it distinguishes you from otherindividuals. The greater variety of competencies aleader displays with strength, the greater his/herbusiness results. Apart from this, one should have theinner drive to learn about the business. Working forAT&T or any large corporation creates unprecedent-ed opportunities for you to explore and learn. I wouldencourage you to utilize the resources to help youestablish a long term career with the company.

3. What do you think made you successful?There are several key attributes to my success. Onecommon element is that I had mentors (formal orinformal) at every stage of my life. They providedguidance, constructive criticism, and unbiased advicein relation to my career, work/social life balance, and

much more. It’s important to know what you want tolearn before you begin the process of identifying tar-get mentors. Mentoring can help strengthen facilita-tion or management skills. Networking is another keyattribute. It is one of the most valuable uses of my timein terms of return—and not just in monetary terms. Ibelieve networking is essential to career success.Throughout your life you will make networking con-tacts that develop into relationships including friends,colleagues, and professional prospects.

4. What advice can you give someone who hasplans for graduate school or is looking for ajob straight out of college? A wise executive once said “have passion in whatyou do and you’ll succeed.” Since then, I exploreinteresting opportunities. Do not think that a grad-uate degree is your ticket to success. Rather, it isimportant to identify your goals and interests, andunderstand how a graduate degree would benefityou or advance your career. I would advise recentgraduates to gain significant professional experi-ence before attending a graduate school. Workingin the corporate world exposes you to a wide vari-ety of areas of business and creates an opportunityfor you to explore your interests and drive towardyour passion. After all, it is crucial to ensure thatgraduate school is worth your time and investment.

5. How has University Career Services helpedyou along the path to where you are right now?University Career Services played a key role in for-mulating my career plan. It offered great network-ing opportunities through career fairs, alumnievents, and provided guidance on job search,resume/cover letter, interviewing skills, and more.Having a great resume is so important to youremployment chances. This is your first impression.This is your chance to capture your potentialemployer’s attention, to pique his or her interest.Career planning is a key to preparing for life aftergraduation. It is important to utilize UniversityCareer Services and the vast amount of resources itprovides toward your career success.

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Krishna P. Valluripalli

Alumni Success StoryJohn TaylorAssociate Professor, Chemistry

1) What advice can you give to studentswho are not sure of their major?If you are one of the lucky ones, and youhave a vision of your place in the world,you can seek advice from faculty and pro-fessionals on which major or majors willallow you to go down that path. And theanswers can be surprising. For example,

one of my high school friends chose accounting as his under-graduate degree, and he became an accountant and then man-ager for several international charity organizations. He traveledthe world in that capacity, which is not how one normally envi-sions the life of an accountant.

If, however, you are clueless (like I was), you have to try to lookwithin yourself and analyze your strengths and weaknesses, aswell as your passions (likes and dislikes), and try your best tofind a match. In my case, I discovered that I was a scientist byinclination, because I was quite unable to choose a career – Ineeded more data! There is something to be said for simply fol-lowing a path in the directions where you excel. You will berewarded by the positive feedback (good grades and more),and we all like to be praised! Often, the interest and fulfillmentin the major you choose (and the career to which it leads) is fur-ther down the road, when you have more depth to your under-standing of the subject. So it is often while taking the moreadvanced classes that you begin to see your future. I believethat as long as you are seriously engaged in your studies, youmight chose any one of several different majors and find a suc-cessful path in life. In other words, the choice is less importantthan you might think!

2) What suggestions do you have to students debatingbetween graduate school and work? You have to decide what you need for fulfillment, and whereyou will look to find it. Graduate school represents a choice tohave a professional qualification that allows you to take chargeof your own actions in the workplace, and usually direct theactions of others as well. In the sciences, for example, with abachelor’s degree, you will usually be following someone else’splan every day, with only rare chances for providing input basedon your own ideas. An advanced science degree, usually aPh.D., is required to change that.

On the other hand, we all know the stories of people who, likeSteve Jobs, dropped out of college and became highly suc-cessful without even an undergraduate degree. If you havethat entrepreneurial spirit, or maybe artistic talent, for example,your career may take off without the need for graduate trainingof any sort. In this case, the value of your education is relatedto how it develops your capacities for engaging with the world,in more of a liberal arts sense than in terms of the developmentof any needed specific professional skills. However, the impor-tance of this last point should not be underestimated.

3) What skills will students develop as a chemistry major?Chemistry majors are expected to have strong analytical capa-bilities, and a basic understanding of the chemical and physicalproperties of materials, and how these relate to molecularstructure. Our lab classes also develop specific skills in per-forming chemical reactions or investigating various chemicalsystems, and then analyzing and reporting the data and draw-ing conclusions based on chemical theory.

4) What career path can you take with this major?The obvious ones relate to research, applications or sales in thepharmaceutical industry, materials science (solar energy, forexample), cosmetics, the food industry, or companies specializ-ing in diagnostics or equipment related to the health industry orquality control. Chemistry majors also end up in governmentorganizations, such as the EPA or FDA, and there are severalother science-related careers, sometimes requiring further train-ing, including patent law, science librarian, or science writing.

5) What can students do to increase their chances of find-ing a job or internship?Networking is often the number one step, whatever your careerdirection. Talk to everyone. Let your career goals be known toas many people as possible, and send out your resume toeveryone. While you are in college, it is also important to takethe first steps towards making yourself an attractive candidateas a graduate. Get engaged in research. Look for relevantsummer jobs or volunteer opportunities. These will give you atrack record of experience, and a list of people who know youand your capabilities well and can write strong and meaningfulrecommendation letters. Successful experiences of any typewill lead to more opened doors, and these, in turn, will lead tomore successes.

JJoohhnn TTaayylloorr

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Employee Spotlight

Name: Jon CursiMajor: Chemical EngineeringYear of graduation fromRutgers: 2012 (May)Associate Specialist, Business& Technical Analysis, Merck

Where do you work andwhat are your main respon-sibilities? In June of 2012, I joined

Merck & Co. as a Business and Technical Analystwithin Merck’s 2012-2014 Emerging Talent Rota-tional Program. Through my position in the Infor-mation Technology global support function, Iactively work to grow our business by enablingour plants to achieve a more competitive statetoday than they held yesterday.

In the nine months I’ve been with the company,I’ve held various roles in the IT organization rang-ing from the creation of custom data-capture andanalytical applications, to designing severalMerck-internal websites, to (currently) leadingMerck’s Shop Floor Hardware Standards team. Inthis most recent endeavor, I work to streamlineproduction at our sites by deploying the optimalconfiguration of hardware for our operators—desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, barcode scanners,label printers, radio frequency devices, etc.—tobest meet each site’s unique business needs.

How did you get your current job?After reading about Merck’s ETR program on theRutgers CareerKnight portal, I followed up withMerck’s recruiting team at a career fair to acquireanswers to some of the questions I had about theoverall program and positions available. I alsoattended a Merck information session to gathermore insight into the company’s mission and cul-ture. Having decided at this point that Merck wasa fit for me, I applied!

JJoonn CCuurrssii

10 Tips for a Successful Transitionfrom College to the Workplace

From Campusto Career

What do you like best about your position? Hands down, the responsibility. I’ve only been withthe company for about nine months and I’ve beengiven the opportunity to deliver solutions to someof Merck’s most challenging problems that thecompany faces today. Such high-priority projectscarry with them great visibility from executiveleadership, so in the process I have also been ableto develop my professional network.

What are the most valuable skills you aredeveloping?• Project management• Making rapid, disciplined decisions• Strategic thinking• Working across boundaries

What advice do you have for students whowould like to follow your career path? Follow your passion(s). You may have alreadynoticed that I went to school for chemical engi-neering but I’m working in IT. Why? Because atsome point in my college career I decided to buildmy own desktop computer (for gaming purposes,I’ll admit!), thereby opening a Pandora’s box ofinterests in computer hardware and software that Inever knew existed. You’re going to work long andhard hours throughout your career, so make sureyou’re pursuing something that rewards you withhappiness and satisfaction!

Be bold. Don’t be afraid to speak up, ask questions,and challenge the status quo. Look at each scenariowith a fresh set of eyes, and refrain from acceptingthings as truth solely because “that’s the way it hasalways been done.” As new hires, most companieswant you to make a splash and shake things up.

Make yourself as well-rounded as possible. Diver-sity of skillset is extremely desirable.

Good luck!!

With over 500 million active users on Facebook, University CareerServices decided to join in on the fun with its own page. Currently,there are over 2,300 who ‘like’ Rutgers University Career Services!The page keeps you current with upcoming events and workshops,useful career-related articles, special internship/job postings, andeven interactive contests to win some cool prizes!

Occasionally, you can find exclusive job and internship opportunitiesposted on the page. Previous opportunities included nonprofit organiza-tions, the White House Internship Program, the CIA, and even NASA!

We encourage you to leave comments about what you like about Universi-ty Career Services resources and/or suggestions for upcoming programs.Help University Career Services serve you and let your voice be heard!

Be sure to check out Rutgers University Career Services. Find us atFacebook.com/RutgersCareerServices.

Top 5 reasons to join the Facebook page

1. Stay up-to-date with University Career Services events.

2. Participate in special contests and be entered to win some coolprizes!

3. Learn about exclusive internship and job opportunities.

4. Check out career advice articles, you never know when you coulduse some tips.

5. Learn about special career-related events held off campus.

As graduation approaches, many college seniors are prepar-ing to enter a professional work environment for the first time.The transition from college student to employee is exciting. Itis also a huge challenge because of the differences betweenlife in college and life after college. As you begin your movefrom college to career, here are 10 basic keys to success:

1. Arrive at work on time, preferably a little early. Stick to yourallotted time for lunch. As a new employee it is important todemonstrate a strong work ethic and dedication to your career.

2. Dress appropriately. Observe how other employees dress,especially colleagues in the same position as you. Always lookneat and clean.

3. Ask your supervisor for feedback on your performance.

4. Observe your colleagues in action. Take note of office pro-tocol. Avoid office gossip. Steer clear of “complainers.”

5. Demonstrate good manners. Always knock before enteringa colleague’s office. Answer your telephone politely, even ifthe call is internal.

6. Identify a mentor. Find a person who is further along ona similar career path who is willing to take you underhis/her wing.

7. Ask lots of questions. Do not pretend to know all theanswers. Learn what you need to know.

8. Always stick to deadlines. If you are going to have a prob-lem meeting a deadline speak with your supervisor as soon aspossible.

9. Pay close attention to the organization’s culture. Learn howthings work.

10. Volunteer to help your co-workers. Ask your supervisorwhat you can do to contribute to special projects. You’ll getnoticed and be on your way!

These tips also apply to students beginning internships thissummer. Good luck with your transition to the workplace andyour job.

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Employer Spotlight

EEmmppllooyyeeee nnaammee:: Ken ReissTTiittllee:: Senior Specialist, Recruitment & StaffingCCoommppaannyy nnaammee:: Merck

WWhhaatt sskkiillllss ddooeess yyoouurr ccoommppaannyy sseeeekk iinn nneewwhhiirreess ffoorr ffuullll--ttiimmee oorr iinntteerrnnsshhiipp ooppppoorrttuunniittiieess?? Merck seeks well-rounded students with strongleadership, communication, and techni-cal/business skills. Students must be able to com-municate their skills/experiences effectively.Employees must be flexible to work across divi-sions/groups.

WWhhaatt iiss sspp eecciiaall aabboouutt wwoorrkkiinngg ffoorr yyoouurrccoommpp aannyy??Merck foundation lies within innovation andresearch to uncover unmet medical needs. It’s alarge company, but there is a lot of opportunityto work outside your assigned group. Merckhas a great history, and provides great benefitsfor their employees.

WWhhaatt ccaann ssttuuddeennttss eexxppeecctt ttoo lleeaarrnn dduurriinngg aanniinntteerrnnsshhiipp aatt yyoouurr ccoommppaannyy??Depending upon the group in which studentsare doing an internship, they can expect to havetheir skills tested as they will be assigned “realworld” projects. They will work with a mentorand be evaluated along the way. University and

Diversity Recruiting manages Merck’s “FutureTalent Program,” which has 300+ interns at 22different sites around the U.S. There are ampleopportunities to network with other interns andgroups while working as an intern at Merck.

WWhheenn aarree yyoouu sscchheedduulleedd ttoo bbee oonn ccaammppuuss??Merck will be on campus in the fall and earlyspring at various career fairs, information ses-sions, mock interviews, and interview days. Besure to check with University Career Servicesto found out when Merck will be on campus.

WWhhaatt ttyyppee ooff qquueessttiioonnss ccaann aa ssttuuddeenntt eexxppeeccttdduurriinngg aann iinntteerrvviieeww wwiitthh yyoouurr ccoommppaannyy?? AArreetthheeyy bbeehhaavviioorraall--bbaasseedd??Interviews are behavioral-based. One can expectquestions revolving around leadership, time man-agement, project management, conflict, and tech-nical challenges.

WWhhaatt iiss tthhee bbeesstt wwaayy ttoo ffiinndd oouutt mmoorree aabboouuttyyoouurr ccoommppaannyy??Merck’s main site: www.merck.com contains alot of information on the company, our culture,and our products and pipeline. Be sure to checkour career site: www.merck.com/careers, aswell as our Facebook and Twitter (MerckOn-Campus) pages.

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Have you worked as a waitress, office clerk, or salesperson while incollege? If you have, join the gang! Since these jobs are typically notrelated to your major, you might consider them as "just jobs," ratherthan as meaningful steps in your career development. If you thinkabout it, you probably gained something valuable from each jobbesides a paycheck. What about customer service skills? Commu-nication and interpersonal skills? Time management skills? Theseare some of the key qualities employers seek when they hire newemployees. Describe your job tasks with enthusiasm, and refer tothe skills that you developed. The results will be an enhancedresume and a positive impression in the job interview. You may rec-ognize some of these examples in your own experience:

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Waited on tables Customer service

Maintained accurate orders Administrative

Handled complaints Interpersonal

Totaled bills Quantitative

Served numerous people Time management

Trained new employees Supervisory

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Conducted data entry Computer

Filed papers Organizational

Handled inquiries Communication

Collected information Compiling

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Displayed merchandise Marketing

Described products Communication

Encouraged purchases Persuasion

Made sales Selling

Where can you turn for help with identifying your specific skills?University Career Services! Check our spring “Events” calendarfor programs on resume writing and interviewing. Also, careercounselors can help you identify work-related skills and critiqueyour resume. Visit a University Career Services office to explorethese resources. Go for it! It's your future!

It’s Not“Just A Job”

Did You Know?You can update your CareerKnight email address in your ‘Account’ section. Review youraccount today and make sure we are sending your messages to the correct email address.

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Etiquette Tip

EETTIIQQUUEETTTTEE TTIIPP OOFF TTHHEE WWEEEEKK:: TThhee BBoossss

Be loyal to your boss. Speak well of your superior to othersand support his or her initiatives. Your job is not only toadvance your own career, but also to make your superiorlook good.

Seek out supervisors and mentors who are ethical andones that you are proud to support. Never do anythingillegal or unethical for your superior, because you will beheld accountable.

Source: the CCuullttuurree aanndd MMaannnneerrss IInnssttii ttuuttee athttp://www.cultureandmanners.com/