MAU Career Corner

Today’s college student is busier than ever. From juggling a full course load, being involved with clubs on campus, making new friends, etc. they may also be working a part-time, or even a full-time job. While this may seem overwhelming, maintaining employment throughout college is a great way to remain financially independent, build your resume, strengthen your professional network, and more!

It’s hard to avoid the company potluck, a co-workers birthday, special celebrations, etc. that include calorie-packed food during the work day.

Addressing a leave of absence from the workforce can be a challenge for any job seeker. The next three tips will teach job seekers how to account for gaps in employment during an interview, as well as on a resume.

Many times, a potential employer will ask an applicant if they have any questions at the conclusion of an interview. While it may be hard to come up with questions on-the-spot, below are a few questions that are sure to impress. These questions will also help an applicant better understand the position they’re interviewing for, as well as their chances of receiving a job offer.

Employers are increasingly turning to telephone interviews as a means of screening applicants. With the number of job seekers exceeding the number of open positions, it is not always feasible for an employer to set up a live interview with each applicant.  In addition, phone interviews save time and money on the part of the applicant, as well as the employer. The next five tips will help to prepare applicants for their next phone interview.

Once an applicant is hired, it’s time for the real work to begin! A new hire should spend time establishing themselves within their company as a hard-worker, and most importantly- a leader. While we all possess different strengths and weaknesses, it’s possible for us all to lead in some way. Listed below are characteristics of great leaders. Employees should keep these characteristics in mind as they will help us all to become better employees and leaders within our companies.

I'm sure you’ve heard that a polished resume, professional attire and credible references are “must-haves” when interviewing for jobs. Have you ever thought about creating a job-specific resume, preparing your responses to interview questions ahead of time, or heading to the Internet in search of a job? These three pieces of advice are just as important as dressing professionally for a first interview- especially in today’s job market.

We all have bad days at the office- it’s only natural! However, if your bad days far outnumber the good days, it may be time to make some changes.

Many times, the first piece of information that a job seeker or business professional will hand a potential employer is a resume or business card. Read below to learn how to create a business card that will leave a positive impression that yields results.

Searching for employment is tough, and even worse if you’re not careful. The internet is full of viruses, scam artists and hackers. The following three tips can’t ensure a safe job hunt, but are sure to help.