289 of 373 members of the graduating class are represented in this report. 96% are involved in post-graduate education, working, full time volunteers, or are not looking for work within six months of graduation. 26% are in graduate school or post graduate education62% are working (77% of these are employed in a field directly related […]
2009 Graduation Report Read Post »
Only 25% of jobs make it into the newspapers or onto job posting boards. Ads cost money–it makes sense to spend 75% of your time applying directly to employers, and only 25% of your time answering ads. Spend the time. While you are in school, make two calls a day. If you do it right,
Why chasing classifieds doesn’t work very well Read Post »
Three staff members share their encounters with the real world
Internship Insights Read Post »
Never answer a question with a simple “yes” or “no.” Use every question as an opportunity to explain why you are perfect for the open position. Use every past work experience, no matter how small, to its fullest potential by highlighting specific aspects of it that will help you succeed in the field–even if the
DO: Tweak your resumé for each position you apply for in order to make it match that specific job. Whatever is most relevant to the job should be listed first. DON’T: Submit a resumé that is longer than one page. Having multiple pages does not show that you have a lot of experience, but instead
Resumé Do’s and Don’ts Read Post »
There was one cheerleader at the final home basketball games that stood out above the rest of the squad. It didn’t hurt that this individual was a foot taller than the rest and covered in spots. As part of a fundraiser organized by Students in Free Enterprise, the Chick-fil-A mascot, a depressed cow who begs
SIFE helps children shoot for success Read Post »
Pro (Beth Dahlstrom) The only thing better than a movie is a movie based on a book, and there are plenty of advantages to transforming a book into a triumph of the cinema. Every reader can experience something a little larger than pages and ink, while moviegoers can find the satisfaction of experiencing a taste
The battle between books and movies Read Post »
The men’s basketball team is in the MAC Freedom Conference playoffs for the second consecutive year. With the regular season completed, the Eagles now have a daunting task ahead of them as they face Misericordia on Feb. 24 in semifinal action. Misericordia defeated Eastern 61-44 two weeks ago, but this time the match is on
There’s no place like home for the playoffs Read Post »
The Great Facebook Debate
Networking or Narcissism? Read Post »
Even though I constantly keep a concentration on the pressing matters of society, I often find my mind wandering away into the less important subject matters. So, let’s see where my mind has wandered off to today… You know what really boils my egg? Knuckle cracking. Huh, my mind really wandered to this? Well, let’s
