Impressing Your Boss By: Pat Donahue As summer approaches, students will be starting new jobs and internships and meeting their boss for perhaps the first time since the interview. What are the best ways to make a good first impression on your boss? Here’s my super seven: Be on time. That does not… Read more »
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Director’s Cut: Internships
Internships By: Pat Donahue Intern. If you have been in college for more than a day, you have probably heard your professors, career coach, academic advisor, parents, friends, resident assistant, and bus driver say that you need to do an internship. And they are right. Internships are important for three key reasons: “Try… Read more »
Director’s Cut: ¡Viva Resolution!
¡Viva Resolution! By: Pat Donahue Welcome to 2019! A new year is a chance to evaluate how the last year went and how you want to improve your life. For many students, it’s a chance to see where they currently are and determine where they want to be by 2020. It is a time… Read more »
Director’s Cut: Finding a Part-Time Job
Finding a Part-Time Job By Pat Donahue One of the key responsibilities of the Career Development Center (CDC) is to help students find part-time jobs both on campus and off-campus. During Welcome Week, the CDC hosted the Part-time Jobs Fair, which was attended by over 3,000 students. Those 3,000 students must have heard of… Read more »
Director’s Cut: Back in Business
Back in Business By Pat Donahue When I am meeting with exploratory students to discuss their careers, students will often say they want a career in business. What exactly does that mean? Business careers are available in all industries and not just with Fortune 500 or for-profit companies. Government agencies and non-profits offer business… Read more »
Director’s Cut: Campus Offices You Should Turn to for Graduate School Help
Campus Offices You Should Turn to for Graduate School Help By Pat Donahue Did you know that over 25% of IUB students attend graduate or professional school following commencement? If you are considering law school, medical school, an M.B.A., master’s or Ph.D. programs, your first stop for advice should be professors or professional staff who… Read more »