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Landing an internship An internship not only serves as a bridge between your collegiate lessons and your professional life, but also allows you to test the waters in your preferred career field. By gaining invaluable hands-on experience, you’ll be able to better navigate your career path and choose which jobs you might like and which jobs you might not. Résumé – Update your résumé using perfect grammar and spelling. Don’t be afraid to ask a friend or parent to look it over for you. By the way, employers tend to prefer chronological organization to functional organization. Clean up your social networking profiles – Imagine what an employer would see if your Facebook or Twitter page were public. Would inappropriate pictures, language or group memberships deter them from hiring you? Prepare yourself by cleaning up your profile. Even if your privacy settings are intact, it is a good idea to always put your best face forward online. Make sure your phone is ready – Do you want to know what sounds unprofessional? Some hip ring-back tone instead of the standard “ring, ring” on the caller’s end and goofy, you-think-they-are-clever voicemail greetings. Stick to something professional, spoken clearly and slowly. Use your university – Use your college’s career services office to take advantage of job search engines, professional workshops, job search advice, mentors, etc. Start early – Whether you are looking for a full-time job or a summer internship, it is a good idea to start early. Some companies know far in advance which positions will be open. Getting hired early can leave you worry-free when it is crunch time for others. Check multiple sources – Use the Mortar Board job search engine, Internships.com, Idealist.org (specifically for nonprofit positions), and your existing relationships with local alumni and friends to find out about opportunities in your area. Brush up on your interview skills – Check out commonly asked questions, research the company interviewing you, and think of insightful questions to ask the employer. Always remember that leaving an interview without asking questions is a no-no. Follow up the right way – Many hiring managers have dozens of résumés to sift through and don’t always have time to take your follow-up call. Check out these tips on when to call. Get the ultimate leadership experience at the 2010 Mortar Board National Conference
You will grow in leadership, learn how to function as a leader on and off campus, meet other Mortar Board members, take part in professional development workshops, learn more about our Society, and just have a great time. Ask your chapter about funding to help you attend! At the 2010 National Conference, you will...
You will also be able to build your own conference track by choosing development topics that are beneficial to you personally as well as your chapter leadership. Register to attend for a $245 registration fee at www.mortarboard.org/conference on or before May 15. Travel arrangements are at your own expense. A few steps to help you prepare for graduation Update your e-mail account. Many college or university e-mail address expire or change upon graduation. Be sure to start using a professional e-mail address on your résumé now - you'd hate to miss out on an opportunity because the employer can't contact you. More than 65 percent of collegians have student loans. If you are a member of this group, make sure you understand the status of any student loans and any grace periods for which you may be eligible. For additional help, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website, your university’s financial aid office, chat with your lender, or browse publications in your local library. Select references and solicit letters of recommendation. Meet with advisors and professors prior to graduation for approval to be listed as a reference or to obtain letters of recommendation to keep on file. Update your résumé or build a portfolio. Depending on your field of study, you may need to have a résumé, CV or a portfolio - or all three. Use the expertise of Purchase your graduation regalia in plenty of time. You can purchase cords, stoles and medallions from Mortar Board and other membership organizations to wear at your graduation ceremony. Denver alumni chapter offers fellowship to Colorado students The Metro Denver Mortar Board Alumni Chapter is pleased to announce that it will be offering a $2,000 merit-based fellowship in 2010 to graduate students or those who will matriculate as graduate students. Prospective candidates must be a:
How to apply You may download an application document with the qualifications and application form. Application forms may be filled out and returned by April 10, 2010 to:
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Find your job with the help of Mortar Board In conjunction with JobTarget, Mortar Board has launched the Mortar Board Career Center, a search engine for all members, both collegiate and alumni. Mortar Board members are able to search for a variety of jobs, both nationally and locally. National employers will have the ability to post positions and exclusively recruit Mortar Board members. Anonymous résumés can be posted and easily searched and seen by potential employers. Need a scholarship? Search now. Mortar Board members are given access to a scholarship search engine, hosted by FastWeb. There, members have access to more than a million scholarships with more than $3 billion in awards. Mortar Board provides great benefits to its members Mortar Board makes every effort to provide beneficial opportunities, outstanding discounts and valuable services to members. Be sure to check this list regularly to be sure that you are taking advantage of all the benefits Mortar Board has to offer! |
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