The holidays are over, and winter has definitely settled in.\u00a0 You have weeks before classes start again, and it’s freezing outside.<\/p>\n
Are you bored yet?\u00a0 Luckily for you, Career Planning can think of a lot of things to do!<\/em><\/p>\n Attend a Site Visit<\/strong> Work on your Resume and have it critiqued<\/strong><\/p>\n We are here over winter break and will be having Instant Message Drop-In Hours<\/strong><\/em> next Wednesday, January 12th, from 1-4 PM<\/strong> via google chat<\/a>.\u00a0 Chat with a career counselor about your resume, job search strategy, cover letters, or any other career-related quick question you need answered.\u00a0 Of course, if you are local and want to come in for an appointment, you can do that too. Call 508-793-3880 to set one up.<\/p>\n Apply for jobs or internships<\/strong><\/p>\n Have you SEEN Crusader Connections<\/a> lately?\u00a0 Lots o’ jobs and internships on there… here are a few INTERNSHIPS with upcoming deadlines:<\/p>\n …and more! Quick Tip: If you see something you like, apply SOON!<\/strong> Some employers review resumes on an ongoing basis.\u00a0 Don’t procrastinate and lose out on a great opportunity.<\/p>\n Research employers, network, and plan for the semester<\/strong><\/p>\n Think of an employer for whom you would love to work, or a type of job you would love to do.\u00a0 Now go to Career Search, Vault, Going Global<\/a>, Glassdoor.com<\/a>, or any of the other helpful links on our website<\/a> to research the organization, AND its competitors, who likely have similar positions. There are many off-campus career fairs coming up in January and February including:<\/p>\n In order to start, or continue networking, update or create a LinkedIn<\/a> account and start to talk to people about your search. Find alums on the Career Advisor Network<\/a> as well. Networking WORKS!<\/p>\n Sit at home watching the Food Network and HGTV<\/p>\n Learn how to cook Beef Wellington<\/a>, or better yet, find out which house in Costa Rica the couple on House Hunters International<\/a> bought! The holidays are over, and winter has definitely settled in.\u00a0 You have weeks before classes start again, and it’s freezing outside. Are you bored yet?\u00a0 Luckily for you, Career Planning can think of a lot of things to do! Attend a Site Visit Amica Insurance is putting on an event next Tuesday, January 11th, inviting … <\/p>\n
\nAmica Insurance<\/a> is putting on an event next Tuesday, January 11th, inviting students to come see what working for them entails.\u00a0 This two-hour event will be at their corporate headquarters in Lincoln, RI, and it’s a great opportunity to find out about different career paths within the company.\u00a0 The visit to Amica will include a continental breakfast, a brief information session about the company and a panel discussion with current employees regarding our corporate culture, relocation, career paths and our promote-from-within philosophy.\u00a0 For more information contact Kerry Feather<\/a> – if you just want to register ASAP, contact the organizer, Amy Weinstein, via email <\/a>–\u00a0 or via telephone 401-874-4043.\u00a0 Brought to you by the Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers – see older post below for more information!<\/p>\n\n
\nPlan for career fairs and other networking opportunities – check calendars, the Career Planning Facebook page<\/a>, Calendar<\/a>, and Blog for dates for off-campus events and helpful career information.<\/p>\n\n
\n(but, unfortunately, unless you are planning to become a realtor or chef, doing these things won’t help you get a job)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"