Interviewing
One of the more common interview questions you will receive is: “Tell me about yourself.” It’s often the first question you receive in an interview, and while it might seem, on the surface, to be a lazy and simple one, …
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, daily life has changed drastically. As a community, we now have to communicate and work virtually making connecting with employers and finding new career opportunities a more overwhelming and daunting task. Although these changes continue …
Completing an internship has apparent benefits– you can earn college credit to learn industry-specific skills. However, internships can offer even more; if you pay attention, you may be able to pick up on other important professional skills as well.
I …
How often should I update my resume?
What’s a cover letter?
Where do I even start when creating these documents?
These are all excellent questions. Whether you have never written a cover letter in your life, or you are a …
For both employers and job seekers, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are more important than ever. As the former head of people at two quickly growing startups and the cofounder of a nationally recognized workplace inclusion strategy firm, I’ve seen …
The Professional Development Program provides First-year, Sophomore and Junior students in the College for Women an opportunity to design their career pathway and prepare for their future career. Students receive training in professional skills, and will have access to experiences …
“Hello, we have reviewed your resume and cover letter, and would like to hold a virtual interview this coming week–”
Wait, what? A virtual interview? You may have never done one before. How is it different from a face-to-face interview? …
The job market is often very competitive. Employers have very specific criteria that they look for in a new hire, and one position may have multiple competing candidates. The St. Catherine University Career Development Office has staff and tools to …
By now, you’re probably familiar with the basics of setting up for a video interview: Find a quiet, clean place to have it, make sure your mic is turned on, and—seriously—put on some pants. But with more and more employers …
Anyone new to the world of remote work is probably still adjusting to the reality of effective virtual communication while under COVID-19 lockdown. For job seekers, this means confronting the very daunting prospect of video interviews.
While the art of …
