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So, what’s next: keeping your Mortar Board connect Your collegiate membership has offered you a chance to develop your leadership skills, helped you serve your university and community, and connected you to new friends and social opportunities. So, what’s next? Now you will join the ranks of Mortar Board’s 250,000+ alumni. Being a Mortar Board is a lifelong honor, and there are plenty of opportunities to continue living out our ideals of scholarship, leadership and service. On the chapter level, keep in touch with your classmates, advisors and the new class of Mortar Boards. Never miss an opportunity to keep connections! If your chapter has a newsletter or social media presence, keep in touch. Not only will you hear how your chapter grows and develops, but perhaps you can even share your memories and experiences with each new class. On the regional level, check to see if there is a Mortar Board alumni chapter in your area. If it is one thing Mortar Boards know, it is the value of networking! If there is not an active chapter, find out how you can start one. There are many opportunities to continue your involvement on the national level as well:
Experience the Mortar Board National Conference
This was a testimonial from an attendee of the Mortar Board National Conference. And, as simple as this statement is, it captures how you will feel after you attend the conference! The Mortar Board National Conference has something for everyone:
The chapter president is required to attend and serves as the official delegate. The conference has much to offer other chapter officers and members. The conference will help you understand how to get the most out of your Mortar Board experience, for sure—and you will also learn important professional and life skills and get tools to help you continue your pursuit of excellence. Register for the conference by May 15 and you, too, can
Whether you are a graduating senior just starting the job search or a new Mortar Board looking for a summer internship, things might just come down to who you know. Though indications are that the job market is improving, there is still a lot of competition for jobs and internships. In a highly competitive job environment, using your personal network can help you land a great position. We hope your Mortar Board experience has helped you build an impressive network of classmates, professors and advisors! Social networking programs are a great way to harness the power of your network. If you are not already a member of the Mortar Board group on LinkedIn, join now! With more than 1,700 current members and new alumni joining every day, the Mortar Board LinkedIn group offers alumni a chance to reconnect with former classmates, network with other Mortar Boards and share thoughts and ideas. Preparing to make an impression Résumé and cover letter– Make sure your résumé is up to date and has perfect spelling and grammar. Think of it as your first impression with an employer--you want it to be good! Use your network to help you create a compelling cover letter and resume; ask someone you know to review it and give you advice. Online networking sites such as LinkedIn also give you a chance to highlight your skills and experience in new ways--but the spelling and grammar rules still apply! Clean up your social networking profiles – Employers might just Google you or check out your Facebook or Twitter pages. What will they see? If you have inappropriate photos, comments or language on your pages, this could damage your chances of landing the job. Make sure your phone is ready – Yep, even your voicemail message can leave an impression on an employer. Ring back tones or casual messages might not get a good reaction. Try sticking with a professional and courteous message while you are searching for a job. Use your university – Use your college’s career services office to take advantage of job search engines, professional workshops, job search advice and mentors. 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, LinkedIn, Internships.com, Idealist.org (specifically for nonprofit positions), and, of course, your network 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.
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Get your graduation regalia at the Mortar Board store! Make a statement at your commencement with Mortar Board stoles, honor cords or medallions. While you are at the store, check out all the other great Mortar Board merchandise.
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.
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Support the work of Mortar Board with a sustaining membership Be an important part of both your chapter and the national work of Mortar Board! A sustaining membership will keep you connected to all of the benefits of being a Mortar Board, and will help support our Society advance our ideals of scholarship, leadership and service. Annual dues are only $25. New graduates have the opportunity to purchase a lifetime sustaining membership for only $300--a 40% discount!
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