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Please take 10 minutes to complete the University’s graduating student survey. The survey helps CSE understand your post-graduation plans and your response is important as the college assesses the effectiveness of our programs and services. Your response to the survey will remain confidential. While some information (employer name, job title, graduate program) may be shared, [...]
When an employer requests a salary history, many job seekers find themselves at a loss. You don't want to price yourself out of a job, but you don't want the employer to offer less than the going rate for the position. So what's the right answer? Don't include salary history on your resume. Handle the [...]
You could win $500, just by sharing your views on the job-search process. Participate in the 2013 NACE Student Survey, sponsored by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, and you are eligible to win! It's easy: Complete the survey online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NACE2013 Anytime between now and April 30, 2013, and you are eligible to [...]
As you look for your first job, you’re probably not thinking about becoming ill, retiring, or looking for tax breaks. However, you should consider benefits to be an important part of your compensation package. According to the most recent survey of new college graduates, the top benefits desired by new hires include medical insurance and [...]
by Amy Marie Charland and Mary Ann Lawson It's never too early to start planning for your internship. The total process-finding an internship and applying and interviewing for it-can take several weeks or even months. Here is a general timeline to assist you with the planning process: Research internships (Three semesters before you want [...]
Where will you be in four years? Will you be ready to join the work force? Maybe you have your future planned: You know what you want to be after graduation and you have an idea of how to get there. Or, maybe you aren't even sure what you want to major in—never mind know [...]
You control your career destiny! Just going to class and picking up your diploma after four years doesn't cut it. You need to become active on and off campus. Becoming marketable to employers or graduate schools is a four-year job. Here are the top 10 things you can do during college to make yourself marketable [...]
The average starting salary for a bachelor's degree graduate now stands at $44,259, according to the September 2012 issue of Salary Survey, published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. That's up 1.7 percent over the average starting salary of $43,521 posted by the Class of 2011. Additional highlights from the report show: Graduates [...]
By Kelli Robinson “References available upon request” is a statement that can make or break your job offer. Here are 10 tips for assembling a successful reference list. Ask, don’t assume. Ask your references for permission to use their names. Confirm the following: Do the people you include as references actually want to give you a [...]
Employers say they expect to hire 13 percent more new college graduates from the Class of 2013 than they did from the Class of 2012, according to early results of an annual nationwide job market survey. According to the Job Outlook 2013 survey, conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, hiring will be [...]
Secure an on-campus interview with top companies and learn about career opportunities! Recruiters from many companies will be on campus this fall to share information about their companies and interview science and engineering students for jobs and internships that start in 2013. For a complete list of companies, positions, and application deadlines, log in to [...]
Check out GoldPASS today! Many employers actively recruit interns and full-time employees by posting their open positions for science and engineering students on GoldPASS. Visit and log into your GoldPASS account to apply for opportunities that meet your career goals. In addition to applying for internships and jobs, you can set up automatic email notifications [...]
Social networking can be an integral part of your job search and career development if you use it correctly, and the Career Center for Science and Engineering is on Facebook! "Like" us on Facebook to stay informed about upcoming career events and receive weekly tips with new resources. http://www.facebook.com/umnCCSE On our Facebook page, you can [...]
Forget good to great. Here's what makes a great employee remarkable. Great employees are reliable, dependable, proactive, diligent, great leaders and great followers… they possess a wide range of easily-defined–but hard to find–qualities. A few hit the next level. Some employees are remarkable, possessing qualities that may not appear on performance appraisals but nonetheless make [...]
Article from www.businessinsider.com These days, a college degree and years of experience do not necessary mean a good job like they used to, and competition is fierce for the few available openings. Coping with this New Normal, job seekers are reaching into unconventional and creative avenues to gain a competitive edge in the job jungle. [...]