You've probably heard the suggestion that an interviewer makes a hiring decision within the first two minutes of the encounter. That's almost true. A more realistic statement would be that an interviewer is able to determine within those first two minutes (and sometimes less) if they're not going to hire the applicant. If yo... More..
Below are a few very basic tips that work - -Go to class. Even if you don't find the class interesting, go. It's amazing how much you'll retain from class discussions or memorable phrases uttered by your professor/teacher. -Engage in active listening. A common barrier here is the tendency to zone out. Engage yourself in acti... More..
The most reliable way to ensure that you continue to receive scholarship money for college, regardless of your high school academic record, is to be active in college. Below is a list of suggested activities and how you might financially benefit. - Independent work with a professor. Whether you pursue an independent study wi... More..
When applying for a job, always be prepared to ask the employer questions about the company at every stage of the interview process. So even if you have to go through three interviews, be sure to have unique questions to ask at each one. Asking questions communicates that you're genuinely interested in the company and the po... More..
A teaching assistant can be a major asset to any course you take - it's an automatic connection to a peer who has previously taken the class and has mastered the information. The very purpose of a teaching assistant is to further assist students on the professor's behalf, so if needed, ask for help! -Consider asking the teac... More..
Shelley Berg
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