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I found this article online and thought it was really interesting because it really highlights how powerful being able to find relevant and transferable skills are to keeping up-to-date with the latest trends and changes in the different careers with the improvements in technology and other innovations. For instance, you may currently know how to use a certain piece of software, but in a year or two, a new piece of software will be released that you have to learn all over again. It is essentially very important to future proof your skills by staying relevant with current technologies and finding ways of utilizing skills that do not have an immediate expiration date. The author makes great points on being able to both develop applicable skills to industry rather than pure study skills as well as grow one's network by connecting with people of both similar and varied interests in industry. I definitely agree that it is important to network with people of different backgrounds because it ultimately is who you know who defines your growth and success in a career rather than what you know. I believe that these two skills are essential to optimize one's career path in any industry going forward, and it would be really useful to apply these skills into the real world going forward.]]> 2017-10-19 04:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/198527424 cjmccarthy https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/200604868 Hi everyone, I thought this article was very timely with today's topic. Chris ]]> 2017-10-25 20:00:30 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/200604868 cjmccarthy https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/201258167 2017-10-27 15:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/201258167 mirandatubilla https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/202611695 I found this article online and thought it was interesting to see what job allow for the most flexible lifestyle. I was very surprised to see that many of the top ranked "Best Jobs for Work-Life Balance" are in the technology industry and have 6 figure salaries. Many of the jobs are also in the lower 5 figure salary areas. It is interesting to see the wide range. This article could be helpful for people who are looking for a career that would allow them to be more flexible with their hours and what they do. 

]]> 2017-11-01 17:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/202611695 cjmccarthy https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/202680935 Some tips on resumes ]]> 2017-11-01 19:13:49 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/202680935 cjmccarthy https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/203076284 This article contains information about income, employment, and race. 

]]> 2017-11-02 18:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/203076284 marwagujarathi https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/203744056 https://www.thebalance.com/top-interview-tips-2058577 ]]> 2017-11-06 06:07:06 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/203744056 marwagujarathi https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/204053752 https://theinterviewguys.com/how-to-write-a-cover-letter-examples-included/]]> 2017-11-06 18:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/204053752 anwolf97 https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/206007131 https://money.usnews.com/money/careers/interviewing/articles/job-interview-mistakes-to-avoid?int=careers-rec]]> 2017-11-12 17:30:50 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/206007131 maxlchai https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/206015732 This article covers a lot of the topics we have been discussing in class and relates to the Capstone assignment. It brings up why we don't try and find work that satisfies our soul rather than our desire for money. Some of the steps they suggest to help find your dream job are actually quite useful. They force you to really think about what you want in a job and the exact steps you'll need to get there.]]> 2017-11-12 18:33:43 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/206015732 aishwarya_shashidhar https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/206053046 I thought this article was interesting because it talks about how your parents influence what your career will look like. I think it's good to be aware of what your tendencies may be when you get a job-- if you tend to be a workaholic maybe you need to focus on splitting your time up better.
https://hbr.org/2017/10/your-feelings-about-work-life-balance-are-shaped-by-what-you-saw-your-parents-do]]> 2017-11-12 23:27:53 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/206053046 jordanbrisgel https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/206389936 This article shows that no one really knows what they want to do until they actually do it. I am an economics major, but I would not be surprised of I ended working in technology or sales. This article shows that there is a much greater chance that I do not end up with a job closely related to economics. ]]> 2017-11-13 17:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/206389936 jordanbrisgel https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/206396184 The recruitment industry need reform. Many employers and job seeker have stressed difficulty and displeasure with the current recruitment process. Finding the right employees and the right fit is excessively important and needs to be streamlined. ]]> 2017-11-13 18:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/206396184 jordanbrisgel https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/207434381 I find this article useful for many reasons. First, it identifies that most people enter the work with no actual plan. Setting goals is a useful tool on the road to being successful. Second, it provides a comprehensive outline as to actually coming closer to forming a worthwhile career plan. ]]> 2017-11-15 20:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/207434381 jordanbrisgel https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/207437821 Career satisfaction is important. Success should not simply be measured in monetary compensations, but rather happiness and self-fulfillment.]]> 2017-11-15 20:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/207437821 jordanbrisgel https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/207439536 Here is another article that clearly states that success is not about money. Doing something that you are interested and advances you as a person both intellectually and monetarily more shows the quality of success obtained. ]]> 2017-11-15 20:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/207439536 isaias_torres https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/208386753 Since we are starting to talk about Linkedin its important that will have quick and easy ways of improving our profiles. Its not always about the most but about making people see what you got. 

]]> 2017-11-18 16:41:22 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/208386753 isaias_torres https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/208387031 Work life balance is something that needs to be talked about and understood. People always want to work for big companies but at what cost. At this age we tend to ignore the importance of having a balance between our work and daily lives. And its about doing easy things that will let us enjoy work or our daily lives a bit more. ]]> 2017-11-18 16:44:05 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/208387031 isaias_torres https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/208389651 We havent talked about this much but this way more important than people think. Planning for retirement is key to having that life we all want at that age. Even though retirement is along way from us small things add up to our savings and will play a big part in the long run. ]]> 2017-11-18 17:09:16 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/208389651 isaias_torres https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/208390322 This is always a big topic for us students but it is nice to see that at a certain point our college majors/degrees wont limit us to jobs. We are the only ones that can limit our job possibilities, so as long as we are working hard we can get into any position we really want. ]]> 2017-11-18 17:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/208390322 mlcolety https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/208829892 With the new careers being created every day career planning has become more important than ever. It is important to understand your work interests, your personality, your values, and your skills. Career counseling is available and there are numerous benefits to having career plans in mind.]]> 2017-11-20 18:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/208829892 bianca_kunadia7 https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/208831455 75% of job applicants lie on their resumes. They assume that HR managers do not go through and verify but they sure do. Never lie on a resume they will figure it out. Especially if it's a skill that you don't have. 

]]> 2017-11-20 18:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/208831455 amanda_obaya https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/208832008 In all states, earning a graduate degree raised pay by at least 21%! ]]> 2017-11-20 18:11:40 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/208832008 mlcolety https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/208832735 Studies have shown that people who are happy with their careers are more likely to earn more money. Having a job that you enjoy will give you motivation to perform to the best of your abilities, which in turn will allow you to increase your income. You will be fulfilled in life and enjoy your career. Working in an area you enjoy will actually help you succeed and in turn you will inspire others to follow career paths that will satisfy them. ]]> 2017-11-20 18:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/208832735 anwolf97 https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/208897403 Washington D.C. has been know to be a competitive region to live in for job opportunity and economic growth. A new study came out that this competition and gap between the have's and have-not's has grown dramatically due to improvements in technology. The IT industry is actually hurting the gap between the middle class and the upper class and making it harder for the middle class to survive Washington's economy.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/capitalbusiness/dcs-economy-is-creating-fewer-opportunities-for-the-middle-class/2017/11/19/284cc24e-cb2f-11e7-b0cf-7689a9f2d84e_story.html?utm_term=.6f0254d2541a]]> 2017-11-20 21:08:46 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/208897403 amanda_obaya https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/208925665 This article tells you how to properly be an interviewee, and I agree with what it says. The most important thing to do in an interview is to be yourself ultimately while conducting yourself in a professional manner.]]> 2017-11-21 00:07:55 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/208925665 amagid2405 https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/209770264 When I was looking through various articles, this one really stuck out. This past summer, during my internship, I had trouble knowing what to talk to my boss about. I wish I would have talked to my boss more about her experience and advice for tough work situations. If you also are having trouble knowing what to talk about with your boss, I would definitely recommend this article!]]> 2017-11-23 18:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/209770264 amagid2405 https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/209771079 This article lists templates for different types of emails for the professional setting. I have always struggled knowing how to write a technical email, so I would definitely recommend this article.]]> 2017-11-23 18:37:41 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/209771079 sannndy0000 https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210099170 I found an interesting quiz and it's quite accurate for me.]]> 2017-11-26 04:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210099170 sannndy0000 https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210099469 A 5 minute video with many suggestions for interviews, including searching&exploring, and the whole interview process. ]]> 2017-11-26 05:00:49 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210099469 almansourt https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210115892 this article is interesting to me and to my future career because I like politics and my star plan is to be politician. Since, the middle east is facing a big change and especially in Saudi Arabia. Thomas L.Friedman traveled to Riyadh and interviewed the new crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman face to face. He asked him about many events that were happened in Saudi Arabia includes woman driving and most importantly the arresting of other billionaire princes who are involved in corruption. The world was questioning these events and having a different opinion about them, however, after this interview everything was answered perfectly and clearly. ]]> 2017-11-26 09:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210115892 almansourt https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210117026 As a college students, we need to build up networking that may be useful for our careers. And, i found this article that provides top 10 career networking hints for college students. I found most of them useful by applying them. I never knew about the school's career service office until I read this article. I actually went and i wanted to take advantage of the career assistance provided (one of the tips). recommended to read.]]> 2017-11-26 10:11:14 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210117026 almansourt https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210118353 I'm good at writing my resume, however, i found it difficult to write my cover letter. I always get confused about which to write and which not to. I found this article and I read it, so it focuses on personality and how to show it in the cover letter by the right way. Includes how to know that you are not being rude, sharing the right stuff, and highlighting your skills. recommended to read. ]]> 2017-11-26 10:23:45 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210118353 almansourt https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210119059 I found this article interesting and is related to my career. The article talks about Melanie Whelan, who she is a businesswoman who have served as a CEO of SoulCycle. Melanie was interviewed by Susannah Hutcheson who wrote this article. I found reading Melanie answers to a basic questions useful, since i believe its always great to read the story of successful people to learn from them and from their mistakes so you can become better in the future. ]]> 2017-11-26 10:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210119059 almansourt https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210120085 as a college students, we sometimes lack the experience of how is it like to work in a corporate or how to succeed. This article shows you a 6 life skills that might be useful to be succeed at work. I found most of them are useful, and especially collaborating across differences. This tip is important since it makes be aware of other people differences. ]]> 2017-11-26 10:42:22 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210120085 lana_abduldaem https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210183063 This article asks the question we all struggle with everyday: how do we choose a career that aligns with our passions? This article tells you what passions are realistic enough to make a career out of and what factors play a role in making this possible. ]]> 2017-11-26 18:54:45 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210183063 lana_abduldaem https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210186261 This article lists 11 career quizzes that can help you find your dreams job. We've taken some that are listed in class, but it is helpful to have a few other options available. It lists the cost of each test and what type of results each test delivers. Additionally, it lists what types of questions each test asks. ]]> 2017-11-26 19:15:47 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210186261 lana_abduldaem https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210188068 This article helps you formulate an answer to the question, "what type of work environment do you prefer?" This is a question that is often asked in interviews to internships and jobs. It is even to significant to consider while applying and speaking with admission officers of Med, Law, and Grad schools. It is good to research information about the work environment to whatever it is you are applying to but it is also important to not sound like you are just reading what you read to them. This article helps you form a neutral response that also covers what you like and do not like. ]]> 2017-11-26 19:27:56 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210188068 lana_abduldaem https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210189320 This article provides important tips to help when you are applying to a job and writing a cover letter that you have no previous relevant experience in. It says that apologizing for what you don't have in any way can actually damage your cover letter and that it is better to focus on skills you have that can be transferred over to writing a cover letter. 

]]> 2017-11-26 19:35:46 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210189320 lana_abduldaem https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210190048 This article involves the same subject as my previous post. It is so important we know how to write cover letters we do not have relevant experience in because we are still capable of doing the job and the cover letter can help you show that. This article helps you determine whether applying for the job is reasonable, highlight the keywords and attributes that you fulfill, pull out your key accomplishments and give specific examples, demonstrating your interest towards that position, and finishing off your cover letter strong. ]]> 2017-11-26 19:40:49 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210190048 ronniejones1 https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210204659 This article highlights some common mistakes that college students encounter when looking for a job. The first, simply applying to more jobs, while simple is incredibly important from a purely statistical perspective, putting students in a better position for ultimate success. The point that I want to echo the most is the importance of networking and doing more than simply applying on a company's website for a position. I got my own internship primarily through connecting with a recruiter through an introduction of a friend who worked at the company last summer. This not only substantially sped up the recruiting process, but made me more relaxed because I could put a face to the organization and have an open conversation about why I wanted the position and was qualified for it.]]> 2017-11-26 21:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210204659 ronniejones1 https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210205804 This article provides a few tips on writing effective resumes. Resume crafting is an incredibly important skill for all of us, regardless of if we plan on going into the workforce, graduate school, or some other occupation following graduation. I also identify with this article because in my job as a student recruiter for the McCombs honors program, I routinely tell hopeful students this same information. Specifically, the importance of quantifying as much as possible: the person looking at resumes probably sees lots of club founders or presidents, so the title itself does not mean much. But, if the applicant can quantify what they've done (like "Organized a food drive that raised 1000 pounds of food for the local homeless shelter") it gives the recruiter a more tangible sense of the applicants abilities and accomplishments. These are timeless tips, and mastering them can provide a big boost in our recruiting effectiveness]]> 2017-11-26 21:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210205804 ronniejones1 https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210207747 This article provides information about a typically underutilized tool in the college job-seekers arsenal: informational interviews. Sometimes the most difficult part of beginning a career search is finding out which aligns with your talents and interests. Informational interviews give potential applicants the ability to hear from someone who's position they might be in a few years in the future, and are effective informal networking opportunities.]]> 2017-11-26 21:47:19 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210207747 ronniejones1 https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210209574 This article does a great job of highlighting some seemingly simple interview questions that often trip up candidates. I have found myself momentarily stuck from questions like these, and would have found this article helpful. It correctly emphasizes balancing thoroughness with oversharing on some typically asked open-ended questions like "tell me about yourself" or "why are you interested in this position?" Often times in interviews, trying to sell yourself too hard can ultimately work against you. ]]> 2017-11-26 22:02:56 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210209574 ronniejones1 https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210212432 Cover letters can be a powerful way to show your personality and individual interest in a company to recruiters that a resume just can't. Although they aren't often explicitly required in addition to a resume, they can help draw attention to your application. This article provides some helpful tips in writing your first cover letter, from the basic structure to the importance of customizing each letter to specifically show how your skills and experiences make you a good fit for the position in question.]]> 2017-11-26 22:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210212432 mail2nikhita https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210221917 A case interview a type of job interview where the applicant is presented with a challenging business scenario and they must propose a solution to it. This type of interview is commonly used by consulting firms to better screen candidates because it has them assess their analytical skills and allows firms to see how the applicants solve problems under pressure. It requires a lot more 
preparation and this article is a great way to start. ]]> 2017-11-27 00:03:51 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210221917 mail2nikhita https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210222008 While resumes are written to highlight/market your skills, cover letters are a great opportunity to distinguish yourself from the others applying to the exact some job. You want to tailor the cover letter to address the job and the hiring manager specifically and be creative. This is a way to show the manager a side of you on top of the resume and the interview. Read this article for a step by step on how to write a winning cover letter.

https://www.livecareer.com/how-to-write-a-resume
The second article I posted has 19 questions that students may have about resumes and it also works as a great checklist to make sure you've included everything you need with the right format.]]> 2017-11-27 00:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210222008 mail2nikhita https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210223617 A resume is a standard part of one’s job search and is a great way for an applicant to provide a summary of your skills and accomplishments and it’s like an “advertisement” for who you are and why you’re best fit for a specific job. Every job applicant is coming in with that polished 1 page resume especially McCombs students who are all given a specific resume format in their BA 101 class. You want your resume to look unique and stand out and this article is a great guide on first, what to include/ how to format your resume and second, how to make it stand out from the rest. 

]]> 2017-11-27 00:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210223617 sai15874 https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210269406 This talk and the associated article shares an insightful view on success and happiness. In the talk, Shawn Achor describes how the idea of working hard to be happy is backwards. With this mindset, one will never truly be happy. I think that listening to Shawn Achor's point of view will allow more people to realize that happiness pushes us to be more productive.

]]> 2017-11-27 06:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210269406 sai15874 https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210269799 This article discusses the link between happiness and success and describes the importance of being happy. The article describes how happy people tend to be more successful. This article does a great job in encouraging people to find a career that makes them happy because happiness is the key to success. Happiness is a choice and making this choice can greatly impact a person's career.

]]> 2017-11-27 06:54:45 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210269799 sai15874 https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210270392 A strong resume is vital when applying to job positions. It is the first thing that companies look at when they are considering a candidate for a position. For this reason, it is important to have a strong resume. This article shows how to create a strong resume and write a great cover letter that will impress companies. This article discusses how there is more than one way to create a resume and how resumes vary from career to career, but gives great general guidelines to create a great resume. Some tips include creating a section for your objectives, summary, and work history.

]]> 2017-11-27 06:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210270392 sai15874 https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210273352 Cover letters are just as important as resumes, but most students do not focus on creating a strong cover letter. According to the article, many hiring managers claim that cover letters are the most important aspect of an application. The reason for this is that a cover letter synthesizes a person's skills and background and allows a recruiter to understand why a candidate would be perfect for the job. One of the main tips to creating a strong cover letter is to speak about what you bring to the company and how your past experiences make you qualified for the position.]]> 2017-11-27 07:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210273352 sai15874 https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210274143 This article discusses the importance of employees to find happiness in the work that they are doing. Employers should realize that their employee's happiness is an important detail to pay attention to, because this can greatly effect the productivity levels. I think that this article gives great insight on what an employer can do to make a work place better for workers. The reason that this is important goes beyond productivity, for it also increases the interest that workers have in the job and increases a company's reputation. ]]> 2017-11-27 07:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210274143 mlcolety https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210530988 Often today we do not hear of people enjoying their jobs. People can being to feel stuck in their careers, but there are ways to make your job more enjoyable. This article focuses on making small changes, such as decluttering your desk or create a positive visual for when you are stressed. Many of the other steps recommended include the employee taking the steps to get involved with the employer.]]> 2017-11-27 17:18:09 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210530988 mlcolety https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210532626 LinkedIn is one of the most popular way to find jobs in the current day and age. This article gives tips on how to use LinkedIn to the best of your ability. It is important to make your headline eye catching but also clear and concise. You need to be active on the site and it really helps to follow companies you are attempting to work for. Through my use of LinkedIn I have found it important to use the website to research companies. This can help when figuring out if you want to apply for the job, and prepping for interviews. ]]> 2017-11-27 17:21:01 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210532626 mlcolety https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210535399 Happiness in a career should be the main thing a job hunter looks for. If you are not happy at your job it will feel like a waste of your time. This in turn will reduce quality of work and productivity. This article explains how a career plan or path is important to make sure you will be happy with a potential career. Having a map and knowing what you need to do will help when making a career decision. The article highlights the importance of flexibility and knowing what makes you happy about certain careers. When you have a career path you have an idea of what you want to do in life, and this in turn will make you happy. ]]> 2017-11-27 17:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210535399 yu100kim https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210562303 First impressions are the last impressions, is the most cliche quote we have all heard. But with this article I was able to realize exactly what people look at when 'judging' someone for the first time. The first cue is "babyfaceness" , which means having a baby life face with big eyes, or big forehead. Second cues is "familiarity" , so if a certain face reminds you of certain person with certain characteristics you are more likely to judge or connect the person you are meeting for the first time with the other person you met in the past. Third, would be fitness. Finally, would be "emotional resemblance" of your facial features. ]]> 2017-11-27 18:08:03 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210562303 yu100kim https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210569200 Self-promotion in the 2017 is a must for all of us to stand out from the crowd, and especially for women it is even harder for us to differentiate or advocate for ourselves. This article focus more on how females could advocate for themselves with tips and guidelines. The first tip she gives us is to form a coalition to recognize in each other in meetings. Second is to create a brag club to talk about your accomplishment . Third promote each other on social media. Fourth is to find yourself a mentor. ]]> 2017-11-27 18:19:03 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210569200 mirandatubilla https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210580750 http://money.cnn.com/2015/11/24/pf/college/student-loan-refinance/index.html?iid=EL

This article could be useful for any student with student loans. This student saved $20,000 by refinancing her student loan. Many don’t know this is an option but you are able to refinance loans whether they are private or federal loans, there are many options out there. Refinancing is different than consolidating loans and it is important to know the exact difference.

]]> 2017-11-27 18:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210580750 mirandatubilla https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210581320 http://money.cnn.com/2015/09/03/news/economy/low-minimum-wage-worker/index.html

This article is about a single mom who is raising her son on a $7.50 per hour salary. She works on average of 20 hours per week. The article shows how she pays for groceries, rent, her electric bills, child care, and gas. Making such a small amount of money is hard to make ends meet but this mother is making it work along with the help of food stamps and a few other governmental programs. This article is helpful is showing people that even if you aren’t making $70,000 per year, you can still make ends meet and support yourself and a child. 

]]> 2017-11-27 18:38:09 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210581320 mirandatubilla https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210581502 http://money.cnn.com/2015/09/16/news/economy/census-poverty-income/index.html

This article is about the average salary for families in the United States. In 2014 the average was $53,657. A year earlier the income was actually higher, $54,462. This median is below the estimated peak that was set in 1999. Americans are weary as to the economy recovering fully and where it is headed as the nation’s poverty rate has been at a steady 14.8%. More than 1 in 5 Americans are in poverty. This article is relevant to many of us as we explore different careers with varying salaries and where they will compare with the average of the rest of the economy. 

]]> 2017-11-27 18:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210581502 mirandatubilla https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210581592 http://money.cnn.com/2016/01/12/pf/college/college-grad-jobs/index.html

The stigma surrounding liberal arts graduates from college is that they either go to law school, become a teacher, or get a terrible- minimum wage paying job. Two economists recently took a closer look into the future of Liberal Arts Grads and found that only 9% of recent grads landed low-skilled, low-paying jobs. There is some truth to the myth as over half of recent grads ended up as over-qualified workers in jobs that didn’t require college degrees. More than one third did end up earning $52,000 per year. ]]> 2017-11-27 18:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210581592 yu100kim https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210585060 This thanksgiving break I watched a movie on Netflix with my sibling on Greek life, and I wondered if actually Greek life helps with career planning. This article talks about how having a Greek life background can actually help you for your career. By taking leadership positions, it leads an individual to cultivate intellectual and emotional connection with the organization and in the future for the company he or she will be working. By having a connection with the workplace individuals will have higher motivation to run for higher positions and for bigger responsibilities. ]]> 2017-11-27 18:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210585060 aishwarya_shashidhar https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210587237 2017-11-27 18:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210587237 aishwarya_shashidhar https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210587824 I think this was interesting because it talks about how your career needs to be fluid. What you do depends on your current situation and who you meet. I think it's really important to build your network up because you never know if you can use them as a resource to help your career. I also think it's  very important to gaintransferrable knowledge. You never know what life will throw at you, so the more prepared you are, the better off your career will be]]> 2017-11-27 18:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210587824 yu100kim https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210697527 Working hard is really important to reach for your goals, but taking breaks in between work is as important to run more efficiently. The article above talks about the importance of taking breaks and how you should take breaks. The reason why one should take breaks is simply to boost performances. Breaks can replenish attention, ensure better performances, boost focus. One of the most popular breaks people take is 'snack break', but the best way to take breaks is a psychological detachment. So anything from medication, physical activity, or learning something new would be the ideal breaks that would boost an individual to work better. ]]> 2017-11-27 23:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210697527 lrschwanke34 https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210697679 This article is very intriguing and informative. We always hear about the "elevator pitch" and its importance. However, few have training on this and are able to recite one. This article gives prime examples of valuable pitches, as well as offers guidance into different methods of pitching yourself to a potential dream employer. I plan on utilizing the information in this article going forward in my job searches.]]> 2017-11-27 23:07:13 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210697679 yu100kim https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210699127 Job interviews can be really stressful, but with a few psychological tips or tricks. In this article, there are 21 tricks to help us ace our interview. We have learned most of the tips through our lectures, thus I have picked some tips that we have not learn or those that I have nerve learned. The most amusing tips for interviews is to not smile too much. According to some researchers if one smiles too much it can undermine their success in a job interview. Another tip that we know which is to ask your interviewee a question before you leave, but you should also ask them why they brought you in for an interview. By asking that question you draw the interviewee to talk about your strength. ]]> 2017-11-27 23:16:52 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210699127 aishwarya_shashidhar https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210737848 No matter what field your career is in, there are many ways for you to be successful. Sundheim talks about how to be very effective at your job. I think it's interesting how he talks about how you can be successful by knowing your values, and to care about the people you work with. I think a lot of people know that you have to work hard to succeed, but it's also about setting up an environment where you will work well.]]> 2017-11-28 04:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210737848 aishwarya_shashidhar https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210739463 I really liked this article because I've not applied for jobs because I've felt underqualified. I know a lot of students I've mentored felt this way before as well. I think it's very good advice to apply for jobs you are interested in-- there's more to an employee than someone who meets the qualifications perfectly. There's not much to lose if you apply to a job that you expect to be rejected from. This article is a very interesting way of looking at these opportunities. ]]> 2017-11-28 04:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210739463 amanda_obaya https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210742686 I enjoyed this article because it helps you think of outside the box. Knowing competition and other companies besides the one you're applying at is a really good way of knowing how to beat them so you can be better. ]]> 2017-11-28 04:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210742686 amanda_obaya https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210742954 I love this article because it emphasizes the importance to do what you love for work. At least try to include what you like, because that way you're able to work more efficiently and time will go by faster.]]> 2017-11-28 04:55:55 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210742954 amanda_obaya https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210743167 I liked this article because it really stresses networking and getting out there to get to know people and work your way in the system. It may seem bad, but sometimes you need help, you can't just cook a meal with no way of knowing, you ask your mom and you get the job done.
Networking also helps you get people experience.]]> 2017-11-28 04:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210743167 bianca_kunadia7 https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210744902 Like we discussed in class everyone needs an incentive to work. Bonuses are what people that work for companies work towards, and it's also what assures they will do their best work. It is understandable the economy is slow but employees should be rewarded in some way. ]]> 2017-11-28 05:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210744902 sannndy0000 https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210745263 This website has a very long and detailed career guide, including some topics like 
in which job can you help the most people?
How can I put myself in the best position to get a high impact job?
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]]> 2017-11-28 05:18:24 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210745263 bianca_kunadia7 https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210745393 Work hours are crazy in America. In most European countries employees are only required to work the bare minimum. They are encouraged to go home and spend time with their families. In the article the girl said she worked 10 hours consecutively on her feet and because of this she had back pain. That is not okay to do. 

]]> 2017-11-28 05:19:26 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210745393 rileyjoyoung https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210746026 This article discusses the most important aspects in choosing a career. The author makes an interesting point pertaining to the role predicted happiness plays in choosing a career. While he makes it clear that you should be happy with your given career, he explains that humans are often very bad at predicting their future happiness. Thus, we cannot merely choose a career that we think will make us happy, because it very well might not make us happy in reality. We also have to consider, according to this article, the opportunities the career will provide us to grow, the stability it will provide, and the motivation that will arise from the given career choice. I liked this article because it made it a point to convey the practical aspects that go into choosing a career, and not just the emotional aspects we are often trying to fulfill. ]]> 2017-11-28 05:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210746026 sannndy0000 https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210746255 What is job stress, how to assess it and how to cope with it. Also a free assessment included.]]> 2017-11-28 05:29:24 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210746255 nicolearagon https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210746400 This article talks about the difference between millennials and the generations before them. Workers from the baby boomers generation grew up valuing material items and money a lot more because of the rapid increase in consumerism their generation saw through their lives, possessions became something that motivated the working class. Millennials on the other hand are described as being more driven to work for a purpose and meaning rather than just for the paycheck. ]]> 2017-11-28 05:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210746400 sannndy0000 https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210746502 2017-11-28 05:32:16 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210746502 rileyjoyoung https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210746729 This article is very helpful in providing a detailed explanation of what not to do when writing a cover letter. It really helped me understand how cover letters work and what their purpose is. The article stresses that when writing a cover letter, you shouldn't highlight any lack of skill, lack attention to detail, focus too much on the past, speak of money too soon, or make it all about you. These tips are very helpful as I think about making my own cover letter and as we discuss the in class. ]]> 2017-11-28 05:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210746729 nicolearagon https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210747373 This article talks about how millennials surpassed Gen Xers as accounting for the largest portion of todays work force. Gen Xers were only the largest portion of the work force for a short period after the baby boomers dominated the work force. It is likely that Gen Xers can surpass millennials some day if the economy improves but it as Generation X continues to age, the majority will reach retirement age and they will no longer participate in the work force. ]]> 2017-11-28 05:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210747373 rileyjoyoung https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210747465 This article is so important when dealing with careers. It stresses the importance of being patient and not setting your expectations too high. As college students at a very prestigious University, we all set very high standards for ourselves and want to achieve everything as fast as we can. However, this article reveals that this is hurtful to us psychologically. We must be patient with ourselves and allow life to steer us in the right direction. We have our whole lives ahead of us. We also need to lower our standards and be more reasonable, as this will limit disappointment and result in our well being rising. The articles states... "rather than twiddle your thumbs expecting everything good to happen right now, be patient that things will happen at the right moment, when you’ve put in the right amount of effort." This is so important to realize as college students and provides a very wise insight to live by. ]]> 2017-11-28 05:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210747465 rileyjoyoung https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210748119 These quotes are all very useful as we learn about careers within this class. The one that really caught my eye reads, "It's not what you achieve, it's what you overcome. That's what defines your career." This essentially means that there will be obstacles in choosing and maintaining a career, but these obstacles are ultimately what define you. It is ok to not always be successful, but it is important to learn from these mistakes. Your achievements are also important, however, what is really important is the things that are hard and take time to overcome that really matter. ]]> 2017-11-28 05:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210748119 nicolearagon https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210748310 This article slightly criticizes how much millennials are praised in the workforce and seems to be pushing for people in the work force to work harder at encouraging the workforce as a whole and not excluding the part of the workforce that millennials don't account for. This article makes claims that millennials growing up with technology has put them at an advantage above the generations before them but what the author wants to point out that the other parts of the work force are just as able to bring about that same energy and innovation and apt for technology to the workforce as well. ]]> 2017-11-28 05:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210748310 rileyjoyoung https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210748704 This article re enforces what we discussed in class. Your resume is literally looked at for less than 15 seconds before a company moves onto the next one. Thus, it is so important to make those the 15 seconds that company will remember. It then lists a ton of effective tips in constructing resume, which we have discussed in class. The ones I found most important were to avoid crazy fonts, to quantify, and to make sure you tailor is to the specific job your applying to. ]]> 2017-11-28 05:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210748704 nicolearagon https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210748751 What I like about this article is that it takes a different approach to the topic of millennials in the work force than most of the other articles I looked through. This article describes millennials as being known for their lazy and self-entitled tendencies and describes the work force in a time dominated by millennials as the biggest "ego-massaging era". This article makes claims that millennials are also lacking in social skills as well and that millennials are generally a burden on the work force. This article is definitely unlike most others on its topic.]]> 2017-11-28 05:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210748751 nicolearagon https://padlet.com/utcareerplanning/CareerPlanningFall2017/wish/210749106 This article claims that the most important things to understanding millennials in the workforce are to 1) let them share responsibility 2) Support their desire for a work-life balance 3) let them work for a purpose and 4) to give them continuous feedback. All four of these things tie in to the common belief that millennials in the workforce work for purpose and for ethical reasons that bring fulfillment to their work.

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