How to Evaluate, Accept, Reject or Negotiate a Job Offer

Practice makes perfect in the job interview process but I’ve found that many job seekers aren’t prepared when they are actually offered the job. Rebecca Knight wrote a great article for the Harvard Business Review on how to evaluate, accept, …

By Sarah David
Sarah David Associate Director & Career Coach
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New Shell recruiting process

Shell has recently changed their graduate program recruiting process starting with the 2017-2018 recruiting cycle.  The video below will let you know what to expect when you search for positions, submit your application and interview.

By Desiree Wilson
Desiree Wilson Associate Director, Employer Services
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Leverage Your Industry Knowledge in an Interview

Congrats! You’ve landed an interview.  As you begin to prepare, do not underestimate the importance of demonstrating your industry knowledge.  Good research requires that you dig well past the company’s ‘About Us’ page.  Going further, sharing your knowledge does not …

By Sarah Bugh
Sarah Bugh Associate Director & Career Coach
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Uncovering Company Culture

You want to know what it’s really like to work at a company before taking the job, right?  Broad, generic questions won’t get you the answers you need.  Ask specific questions to get a good understanding.  See what questions Glassdoor recommends.

By Desiree Wilson
Desiree Wilson Associate Director, Employer Services
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Skills for a Lifetime of Success

   According to Business Insider, “The best things in life may be free, but that doesn’t mean they won’t take time, sweat, and perseverance to acquire.” This is acutely important when viewed through the lens of “What are the hardest and …

By Mitch Lederman
Mitch Lederman Sr. Associate Director, Career Development & Coaching
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Expand Your Career Search Through Social Media

Social media has the potential to dramatically impact your internship and full time job search.  In fact, 73% of recruiters have hired a candidate through social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc.).  It can expand your search from solely a “push …

By Sarah Bugh
Sarah Bugh Associate Director & Career Coach
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Turning a Bad Day Into A Good Day

      Searching for a job or internship can be demanding, stressful, worrisome, or a combination of these and other emotional characteristics. Fortunately, there are ways to overcome these energy and momentum drains, and to keep on-track and focused on your goals.  …

By Mitch Lederman
Mitch Lederman Sr. Associate Director, Career Development & Coaching
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Career Change: Tips to Overcome 10 Common Obstacles

There are a variety of reasons why each of you chose to leave work, move to College Station, and pursue an MBA.  One common reason is to better position yourself for a career change.   This may include a change in …

By Sarah Bugh
Sarah Bugh Associate Director & Career Coach
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Networking When You’re an Introvert

Networking is challenging.  Networking if you’re an introvert can be downright scary!  This quick article has some practical tips anyone can use to improve their next networking experience.

http://time.com/money/4166743/networking-tips-introverts/

By Desiree Wilson
Desiree Wilson Associate Director, Employer Services
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Leverage Lists in Your Search

We know it is important to save money for a rainy day.  But, if we wait to save what is left over at the end of the month, chances are there may not be anything left to save!  So, a …

By Sarah Bugh
Sarah Bugh Associate Director & Career Coach
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