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  • Jennifer Carignan 3:29 pm on June 27, 2011 Permalink
    Tags: computer skills, lynda, Resume,   

    Need computer skills? Use Lynda! 

    Summer is a great time to learn new skills to add to your resume, including software proficiency desired by employers. Most jobs require experience with the Microsoft Office suite, and some ask for knowledge of other, more specialized applications. But if you don’t use these tools in class and don’t want to buy them on your own, how are you supposed become proficient?

    Thanks to the AU library, students, faculty and staff have access to Lynda, a web-based database of software training videos. The site features most software applications, including Microsoft Office, Adobe, WordPress and many, many more. The recorded training sessions are conveniently divided into chapters, so that you can pick and choose your lessons as desired. You can also download files that provide more information and tips about the software you’re learning.

    To access Lynda, visit the AU portal or stop by the library. And when you’ve completed a lesson, don’t forget to mention your new skills on your resume!

     

  • Francine Blume 2:00 am on February 2, 2011 Permalink
    Tags: , lie, , Resume   

    Should You Ever Lie on Your Resume? 

    There were a lot of takeaways from Career Planning for Undergraduates.

    • “Not only did I find out about new methods to search for careers, but I was reminded to go back to other methods that I was starting to slack off on or lose faith in.”
    • “Encouragement. Knowing the process will end up with finding a lot about yourself and the best fits for yourself :-) .”
    • “It was very interesting and inspiring to hear all of the speaker’s stories. I don’t feel as nervous about finding a job when I graduate. They all explained how they got where they are now and I really appreciate their advice.”
    • “Lessons learned: 1. Importance networking 2. Never burn bridges 3.know how to market yourself.”

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  • Jennifer Carignan 5:27 pm on January 18, 2011 Permalink
    Tags: , , keywords, Resume, tag cloud   

    Finding keywords: an easy trick 

    One of the best ways to get noticed by a hiring official is to tailor your application with keywords from the job announcement you’re applying to. Using these terms in your resume and cover letter can show that you’ve closely read the announcement and have the necessary experience and skills to do the job well.

    Using keywords in a resume is a particularly smart approach when you’re applying to government positions. When faced with (sometimes) hundreds of applications, hiring officials will gravitate toward applicants who clearly possess the skills needed to succeed.

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  • Jennifer Carignan 7:15 pm on January 3, 2011 Permalink
    Tags: , , goals, , resolutions, Resume   

    2011 Career Resolutions 

    Happy new year! As we all know, this is a convenient time to make new personal resolutions. If you’re like me, you’ve started to hit the gym again and you’re more likely to share delicious baked goods with your roommate.

    The new year is also a great time to think about your professional goals. Whether you’re a freshman deciding on internships or an alum starting a new career, use this time to think about where you are in your career and what steps you need to take to bring it to the next level.

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  • Jennifer Carignan 3:55 pm on October 25, 2010 Permalink
    Tags: , , Resume,   

    Writing a successful federal resume 

    The federal resume is a key component of your government job application, and yet many people don’t know how to properly build one. In this post we’ll talk about how the federal resume is different from a traditional resume and how you can use USAJobs to build a resume that will catch the eye of federal agencies.

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  • Jennifer Carignan 7:10 pm on October 18, 2010 Permalink
    Tags: , , , , , , Resume   

    The countdown to Federal Careers Week 

    With Federal Careers Week starting next Monday, it’s time to brush up on your knowledge of federal jobs and internships.

    Visit this blog often for information on:

    • The basics of the federal government
    • Using USAJobs to find and apply for jobs (and some internships)
    • Going beyond USAJobs to find even more internships
    • Writing a successful federal resume
    • Reading a federal job announcement
    • Understanding federal pay schedules

    Questions? Suggestions for other topics? Leave a comment.

     

  • Jennifer Carignan 3:04 pm on September 22, 2010 Permalink
    Tags: , appointment, , introduction, Partnership for Public Service, Resume,   

    Meet Our New SPA Advisor 

    Hello! My name is Jennifer Carignan, and I am the new career advisor for the School of Public Affairs. I thought I’d use my first blog post to introduce myself and share my thoughts on advising SPA students. (More …)

     

  • Francine Blume 8:27 pm on December 22, 2009 Permalink
    Tags: Critique, , Resume   

    Sample Resume and Simple Critique 

    Just to remind us all, every resume can use a little polish, no matter how accomplished the author. Take this resume below. This sample has been forwarded to us by our partners in our resume builder tool, and though it is well-formatted (that’s part of the beauty of a resume builder tool), there are still some issues to address.

    There’s no phone in the header, and generally employers still want to contact exciting applicants by phone. “A long time ago” really doesn’t work as a specific date. There’s only one job listed and though that demonstrates dependability and dedication, I wonder if he hasn’t had at least one internship. He lists a Master’s degree. What about on-campus leadership? And aren’t there any new media skills he can list?

    I don’t mean to be too bah-humbug. After all, I don’t think he’s really actively seeking new employment. He doesn’t have an account on AU CareerWeb.

     

    • optimalresume 3:12 am on January 5, 2010 Permalink

      Hi there-

      I’m a little late, but I just came across this post. Great points — I’m glad you could use Santa’s resume as a teaching tool :) Thanks for sharing it!

      Best,

      Kelly Giles
      social media strategist at OptimalResume.com

    • Minna Scherlinder Morse 9:39 pm on January 15, 2010 Permalink

      Great points, Francine, and while we’re at it–I’d love to give Santa’s even-truncated work history an overhaul. All he talks about are tasks, what he *did* as opposed to what he *achieved*. He doesn’t quantify, he doesn’t focus on the superlatives. He’s Father Christmas, for goodness sake. How many darn children did his efforts bring joy to, on a reliable annual basis? Come on! We’re talking a lot of digits there! How much did elf productivity improve after launching the elf academy? Dazzle me, Santa; dazzle me… :-)

      Minna

  • Francine Blume 3:34 pm on October 30, 2009 Permalink
    Tags: , , Resume,   

    So What Can You Learn From a Career Center Workshop? 

    Check out this Wordle! It’s made from the “takeaways” students had from SPA Career Advisor Chris Hughes‘ workshop,  Building High Impact Resumes and Cover Letters.

    Chris Workshop 1 Wordle

    And here’s another one from his Values and Networking workshop that he did for Barb Palmer‘s SPA internship class.

    Chris Workshop 2 Wordle

    So when’s your next chance for an AU Career Center workshop? Try Acing Interviews and Salary Negotiations on November 4th at 5:00 in the Butler Conference room. Want to try networking but not quite ready? How about our Networking 101 on November 9 at 6:15 in MGC 3? Then get ready to network at our SPA Student-Alumni Networking reception, open to all, following the workshop.

     

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