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How to Work From Home
Amid all of the uncertainties caused by the coronavirus pandemic, one thing is set in stone. Work will never be the same. Remote work has become a new norm. Companies, organizations, and government bodies have fundamentally changed the ways that they operate. Even after the pandemic settles down, many employees and interns will still be… Read More
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How to Get a Summer Internship — Interview With Adam Capozzi, Director of Career Services, Assessment and Student Success at Syracuse University
TUN sits down with Adam Capozzi, the director of career services, assessment and student success at Syracuse University, to discuss what students can do to help them get a summer internship. TUN: Adam, thanks for joining us. CAPOZZI: I appreciate the opportunity, Jackson. So, let’s start on campus. What on-campus resources can students use to… Read More
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How to Find a Job — Interview With Lynn Hansen, Executive Director of Career Services at UCF
TUN sits down with Lynn Hansen, the executive director of career services at the University of Central Florida, to discuss how students can find a job. TUN: Lynn, thanks so much for joining us. HANSEN: You’re more than welcome. Thank you for having me. So, let’s start on campus. What on-campus resources can students use… Read More
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How to Write a Cover Letter — Interview With Andre Fontenelle, Associate Director for Internships and Employer Relations at Brooklyn College
TUN sits down with Andre Fontenelle, the associate director for internships and employer relations at Brooklyn College, to discuss tips on how students should write cover letters. TUN: Andre, thanks so much for joining us. FONTENELLE: Thanks for having me. To start off, what is the purpose of a cover letter? The purpose of the… Read More
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How to Write a Resume — Interview With Andre Fontenelle, Associate Director for Internships and Employer Relations at Brooklyn College
TUN sits down with Andre Fontenelle, the associate director for internships and employer relations at Brooklyn College, to discuss how students should write their resumes. TUN: Andre, thanks so much for joining us. FONTENELLE: Thanks for having me. So, let’s start with the format. How important is the format of a resume? Can a messy… Read More
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Networking Tips for College Students — Interview With Natalia Guarin-Klein, Director, Magner Career Center at Brooklyn College
TUN sits down with Natalia Guarin-Klein, the director of the Magner Career Center at Brooklyn College, to discuss networking tips for college students. TUN: Natalia, thanks so much for joining us. GUARIN-KLEIN: Well, thanks for having me. So, let’s start with on-campus networking. Where’s the best place on campus for college students to meet people… Read More
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Questions to Ask During Job Interviews — Interview With Natalia Guarin-Klein, Director, Brooklyn College’s Career Center
TUN sits down with Natalia Guarin-Klein, director of the Magner Career Center at Brooklyn College, to discuss the questions you can ask (or not) during job interviews. TUN: Natalia, thanks so much for joining us. Guarin-Klein: Thanks for having me. Why is it important to ask questions during job interviews? What does it show the… Read More
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How to Get a Job Interview — Interview With Jia Wei Cao, Career Coach, Stony Brook University’s Career Center
TUN sits down with Jia Wei Cao, a career coach at Stony Brook University’s Career Center, to provide some tips on how to get a job interview. TUN: Jia Wei, thanks so much for joining us. JIA WEI: Absolutely. Great to be back. Thank you, Jackson. Applying for jobs can be exhausting. Sometimes, it can… Read More
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Job Interview Tips for College Students — Interview With Jia Wei Cao, Career Coach, Stony Brook University’s Career Center
TUN sits down with Jia Wei Cao, a career coach at Stony Brook University’s Career Center, to discuss common job interview questions that college students have and what students should do to prepare for their interview. TUN: Jia Wei, thanks so much for joining us. JIA WEI: Thank you for having me. I’m really excited… Read More
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Resume Tips to Make Your Resume Stand Out — Interview With Katie Seitz, Career Coach, Stony Brook University’s Career Center
TUN sits down with Katie Seitz, a career coach at Stony Brook University’s Career Center, to discuss tips and keywords that you can use to make your resume stand out. TUN: Katie, thanks so much for joining. SEITZ: Jackson, thank you so much for having me here today. College students and recent graduates have to… Read More
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How to Enhance Your Resume During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting social distancing policies have resulted in millions of layoffs and a stagnant economy. Typically, summer is the time when students pursue work experience in the form of internships and temporary jobs. Due to the unforeseen circumstances we collectively find ourselves in at the moment, this summer looks a little different.… Read More
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COVID-19 Took Your Job? Time to Rebuild Your Career with These Free Professional Development Courses
Out of work? If so, you’re not alone. According to the weekly jobless claims report released today (March 26), a record 3.2 million Americans filed for unemployment in the past week as the coronavirus pandemic shut down businesses across the United States — the worst jobless claims data in history! The job market is not… Read More
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How Graduating Seniors Can Adapt to the COVID-19 Job Market
With college graduation approaching soon, spring is typically prime recruiting and application season for young job seekers. But this year, amid the COVID-19 outbreak, things are a bit different. Instead of taking on new hires, companies across the United States are responding to the disease by laying off employees. The Economic Policy Institute estimates that… Read More
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If You Want to Land a Job, Avoid These Social Media Habits
If you want to land a job, booze and drug pictures aren’t the only thing you should avoid posting on social media. In fact, hiring managers are even more turned off by candidates who use their social platforms to self-boast and share strong political opinions, a new study finds. “In 2018, 70 percent of employers… Read More
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How to Use Resume Keywords to Land an Interview
Sending out a resume without using keywords in it is the best way to reduce your chances of getting yourself shortlisted for an interview. A resume is not about just jotting down your work experience, achievements, education, etc. on a piece of paper, and then mindlessly sending that paper anywhere and everywhere you apply for… Read More
