Careers Pick of the Week:
Becoming a Product Designer: a guide to careers in design
Location: Hagerty Careers TS171 .H345 2003
Do you have a passion for design and an innovative mind? Product designers work with engineers, marketing specialists, and other team members to create the products that consumers use every day. Product designers can also work in numerous areas of specialty whether it is in furniture, transportation, medical equipment, or sports equipment. Use this guide to better understand the possibilities in product design through interviews with professionals and find out if this may be a possible career path for you!
Careers Pick of the Week:
Creating Your Career Portfolio: at-a-glance guide for students
Call Number: Hagerty Careers TX911.3 .V62 W53 2005
When applying for jobs, it is important to distinguish yourself from the competition, and what better way than to be prepared with a portfolio! This is a way to show off your greatest strengths and abilities. Whether it is an electronic or hard copy portfolio, this guide will give you tips on the layout and assembly and other valuable tips to help you create an impressive portfolio that will put you a step above other job applicants.
Careers Pick of the Week
Business Etiquette for the 21st Century: What to do- And what not to do
Location: Hagerty Careers HF5389 .B733 2003
When working in a corporate environment, it is important to have good communication and social skills. Use this guide to learn how to make the best impression and represent your company in a positive way. Areas of topics include: job interviews, phone/email/in person communication skills and resolving problems in the workplace. Learn what to do and what to avoid because it not only reflects you but also your company!
Careers Pick of the Week:
How to Survive the Real World: Life After College Graduation
Call Number: Hagerty Careers HQ2039 .U6 H675 2006
With spring term coming to an end, many will graduate in a few days and face the real world. If you are getting ready to graduate and feel overwhelmed, skim this easy-to-read survival guide. It is packed with advice from hundreds of graduates and offers basic survival skills such as etiquette, cooking, and buying a car.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 from 12PM to 4PM at St. Joe’s University
For recent graduates and young alums
It is a FREE event!
Check here for more information.
Careers Pick of the Week:
Greenjobs: a guide to eco-friendly employment
Call Number: Hagerty Careers GE60 .L54 2008
Are you passionate about “going green” and want to help the environment every day? There are plenty of eco-friendly job opportunities in many areas such as engineering and architecture. Use this guide to find out all the possible career paths you could follow to fulfill your passion!
