Tag: networking

• Networking Anxiety—How to Overcome It

  

  By: Alejandra Ruiz, DePaul University honors marketing major ‘16 If you’re like me, when you walk into a large conference room packed with career professionals pacing and waiting for students to approach, anxiety starts to creep in. Then, as you glance around you realize that for the next two hours your only mission in life […]

  Guest Author

  October 17, 2016

  Career Advice

  job search, mentors, networking

• So You Scored Your First Internship? 10 Tips for Success

  

  By: Chloe Leuthaeuser, DePaul University Communications and Media Major ‘17 Are you feeling a little uncertain about starting a new internship? Heed these 10 student and supervisor-approved tips to get the most out of your internship and wow your coworkers. 1. Go in open-minded and be willing to do something new. Internships can turn into […]

  Guest Author

  October 10, 2016

  Career Advice

  career exploration, intern, INTERNSHIP, networking

• What Employers Want to See on Your LinkedIn Profile

  

  At this point, you’ve probably heard from friends, professors, and supervisors how important it is to have a presence on LinkedIn. Employers from all industries are now turning to LinkedIn to communicate their brand, post jobs, and, most importantly, find talent. Even if you’re not actively searching for a job or internship, having a LinkedIn profile gives […]

  Michael Elias

  August 16, 2016

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  expertise, hiring, linkedin, LinkedIn profile, networking, professional skills, recruiting

• Smart Moves for First-Year Students

  

  By: Henry Tran, DePaul University management major ’19 I sat down with a career advisor to gather general advice and tips for first-year students at DePaul. Here are four smart moves you can make as a freshman to set yourself up for success at DePaul and in the future. Apply For Classes as Early as […]

  Guest Author

  August 12, 2016

  Career Advice

  classes, freshman, job shadowing, networking, Resume, student organizations, writing center

• Handshake Hacks: Connecting with Mentors

  

  By: Leslie Chamberlain, associate director of DePaul’s Alumni Career Services & Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) Connecting with a mentor allows you to explore college and professional transitions, life challenges, and university and career questions. As you connect on Handshake with DePaul mentors or alumni in the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) network, follow this guide on how to maximize […]

  Guest Author

  June 21, 2016

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  alumni, Handshake, mentors, mentorship, networking

• The Perks of Storytelling in Interviews

  

  By: Gina Anselmo, former career advisor for the DePaul University College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences The formal process of an interview can sometimes feel awkward, stiff, and formal. In order to make an authentic impression and put your best foot forward, it’s helpful to think about stories that demonstrate your interests, strengths, and […]

  Guest Author

  June 17, 2016

  Interviewing

  Interviewing, job interview, networking, storytelling