Career Services Blog

Working From Home: Tips on Staying Organized and On Task
You just say the words 'telecommute' or 'work from home' and people start to salivate. I mean, who wouldn't love to work in their pajamas and avoid rush hour traffic? That dream is a reality for 2.9 million Americans who consider their home their primary office, according to a study from the Telework Research Network. That trend is expected to grow with today's technology and the ability to stay connected from virtually anywhere. The same study found forty-five percent of the US workforce currently holds a job that is compatible with at least part-time telework.

Life Lessons from Career Services: Karma and your Resume
The shocking news of Yahoo! CEO's fibbed resume is just the icing on the cake for the troubled internet company. Scott Thompson did what many people do - he embellished his resume and landed a great job! Don't stop reading here though - the moral of the story is very important!

Ink at Inc. - Tattoos at Work
As an experienced career professional, I find that while we live in a day and age where self expression is encouraged, it does not necessarily translate well into the corporate world when we try to merge our personal "self" with our professional lives. This is particularly true for those of us with body art, or tattoos.

Internships: Getting From the Classroom to Corporate America
You've done the class work, now it is time to show what you can do in the real world. One of the best bridges between the classroom and corporate America is an internship. Internships have gone from a highlight on your resume to a near essential these days. If you want to compete in a tough economy where more and more people are vying for fewer and fewer jobs you need to have at least one internship.

Top 20 HR Mentors for Students to Learn From on Twitter
As a student studying to become a human resources professional it is important to realize that not everything can be learned within a classroom. In order to help you bridge experience gap prior to graduation we've put together a list of the top 20 HR mentors for students to learn from on Twitter. This list of human resource professionals will help you learn and understand current HR related issues while further preparing you for a successful career within the human resources field. Make sure to follow and connect with them on Twitter.

Infographic: Finding the Job You Always Wanted
With a fluctuating job market becoming the new norm, landing that dream job is hard enough for college graduates, let alone finding one in the field that you studied for.

How to Volunteer to Gain Experience and Begin Your Career
When I work with job seekers struggling to break into a new career field the compliant that I hear the most is that no one will hire them due to lack of experience. When I hear this claim, my response is ; what have you been doing to gain that experience and get the hiring manager's attention? All too often, the answer is, applying online.

Keywords: The Key to Getting an Interview
Have you ever applied for a job you thought you'd be perfect for, only to never get called for an interview? If so, you are far from alone. Before you start letting it affect your self-confidence, rescan your resume. Often a resume is ruled out before the employer even sets eyes on it thanks to new scanning technology. The difference is all in the words you use. It's called resume keyword optimization, and it has become common practice these days. In fact, it is said that up to 80% of employers use this technology as a way to filter through the mountains of resumes they receive for each opening.

Sifting Through the Postings: Tips and Tools to Find Your Dream Job
The thought of a new job is exciting, that is, often times, until you actually sit down and begin the search. The excitement can quickly give way to confusion, frustration and being completely overwhelmed. You know the jobs are out there, but how do you weed through all of them and find the right one for you?

Using the Rasmussen College Library to Further Your Career
Check out this webinar presentation regarding utilizing the vast amount of resources available at the Rasmussen College Library to help advance your career!

Brooklyn Park Campus Hosts Target Corporation for Career Development Event
Rasmussen College - Brooklyn Park, MN and the Rasmussen College Alumni Association welcomed Chris Martin, Recruiter/Talent Acquisition for Target Corporation, for an Information Night on February 28, 2012 at the campus.

Going Back To School After Being Laid Off
With the height of the recent recession coming to an end, there are still many communities across the U.S. with high unemployment rates.

Networking: The Most Important Tool in Your Job Search, A Career Services Webinar
Networking serves as one of the most effective ways to find internships, employment opportunities and advance your career. Join us for our webinar called "Networking: The Most Important Tool in Your Job Search" to learn what networking is and how to do it effectively.

Rasmussen College Hosts another Successful Career and Networking Expo
On Thursday, February 16 and Friday, February 17, 2012 Rasmussen College hosted another successful Winter Career and Networking Expo at its 22 campus locations.

How To Market Your Bilingual Skills
Spanish is rapidly becoming an asset in the U.S. marketplace, which means that if you have Spanish language skills, your job prospects could improve in many career fields.

LinkedIn - Why All of the Hype?
For those of you that think that LinkedIn is just another social networking site, think again.

Mastering the Art of a Career Fair
In today's uneasy job market, it's vital for upcoming college graduates to take advantage of career fairs where they can make lasting impressions and connections.

Changing Careers: A Roadmap
You know the statistics-it's the hardest time to find a job in the U.S. since the Great Depression. Although the economy may be picking up, the job market isn't necessarily following along. While this is obviously bad news for the unemployed, it's also not very good news for persons hoping to change jobs in the near future.

Taking Advantage Of Career Services Advisors
It's never easy to try and find a career after you graduate from a college or university. Depending on the field, some of those who have earned a degree either online or on campus may be overwhelmed by the entire experience of getting their foot in the industry door.

Common Resume Mistakes To Avoid: Part 2
Develop a compelling resume that will capture a potential employer's interest and shine in the minute or less devoted to it.

I Have An Interview: Now What?
You landed an interview, but now you are at a loss for how to prepare for your interview. There are nine key steps to landing a job - read them here.

Resume Revolution: Define Your Destiny Webinar
Learn from industry specific experts on how to customize your resume to your chosen programmatic field of study and capture the attention of employers by viewing the Define Your Destiny- Resume Revolution webinar!

How to Advance To the Next Level In Your Career
When times are tough and many are thankful to simply have a job, it can be hard to work up the courage to think about your next career steps. However, holding the same job position for a long period can be taxing; you may start to question whether this is all you were meant to do.

Soft Qualities Can Get You The Job
IT degree and Accounting degree programs can teach you the hard skills you need for a job in those fields, but softer skills, like communication and social etiquette, are also a necessary asset.

How To Efficiently Network
Networking is a crucial career advancement tool because you can discover opportunities through other people that you wouldn't locate online or in classified ads.

What To Do When You Don't Get The Promotion
If you were expecting to receive a promotion, but ended up passed over for someone else or just outright denied, try not to take it too personally.

How To Pitch Tuition Reimbursement To Your Employer
In an increasingly difficult job market where job stability is coming under question, earning additional education in your field can help set you apart from the competition.

A Guide To Successfully Re-entering The Workforce
No matter what your reason for leaving was, reentering the workforce after a long hiatus can be difficult, especially in a rough economy.

When To Ask For A Raise
With the recent economic downfall, fewer people have been getting raises, but now that economists have declared the official end of the recession, it may be appropriate to ask for a pay increase.

How To Get On Your Boss' Good Side
The Employment Law Alliance conducted a poll in 2007 which showed that 45 percent of Americans have worked for a boss whom they considered abusive.

How To Be A Leader At Your Job
No matter what job position you're in, leadership skills are beneficial for any worker looking to advance or navigate smoothly through their career.

Tips For Standing Out At Your First Job
The 2011 National Association of Colleges and Employers Student Survey shows that less than half of graduates who applied for a job were hired.

Tips For Evaluating A Job Offer
Finding a job isn't always easy, so your first instinct may be to accept any offer that you receive even if it doesn't seem to suit your skills or career aspirations.

Event Recap: Personal Branding Webinar
In business, branding is an important marketing strategy, but what about marketing ourselves? For anyone interested in having a successful career, your personal brand is everything.

How To Use Rejections To Your Advantage
Job rejections may seem like the end of the world, but it's important to realize that they're a part of nearly everyone's career trajectory.

Six Tips For Marketing Yourself In A Job Search
Here are some helpful tips to not only help you professionally market yourself, but to maintain your emotional and physical well-being as you are searching.

How To Ace A Telephone Interview
Many employers use telephone interviews as a preliminary step to weed out potential employees who aren't a good fit.

The Benefits Of A College Internship
Participating in a college internship can be a great way to earn real world professional experience that can help you land a job post-graduation.

Four Tips For Networking at Career Fairs
If you are attending a career fair this year, mark your calendar, and free up your schedule. Even if you aren't quite certain about the career path you want to take, career fairs are a great way to hold quick informational interviews with employers, as well as an opportunity to practice and sharpen your networking skills.

What To Wear To An Interview
Before you step into that all-important interview, consult this guide to make the best first impression possible with your interview attire.

Tips for Interviews: Interviewing Etiquette
The first step to career victory is to prepare for an interview. Use these etiquette tips for interviews to ensure you are making the best impression possible.

Summer Career Expo At Rasmussen College
Rasmussen College is hosting a national 2011 Summer Career Expo on August 25, 2011

Guide to Finding Workplace Happiness
Whether you are trying to land your first job or thinking about making a major career change, you might be tempted to accept the highest-paid job offer without thinking twice. But is a high paycheck really enough to bring complete job satisfaction? Many of the happiest working professionals say that money isn't everything.

Career Expert Shares Recent Employment Trends
Career expert and Rasmussen College National Director of Career Development, Tamryn Hennessy, joins the Career Services Blog to discuss recent employment trends.

Network Your Way To A Job Or Internship
One of the most effective ways to find employment opportunities and internships is through networking. Learn how to maximize your networking activites with this article written by Rasmussen College Career Services Advisor.

Get LinkedIn and Get Connected
Watch this webinar and learn how you can leverage your current professional connections, gain additional connections, and make the most of LinkedIn.

Job Search Tips from a Career Development Director
Rasmussen College National Director of Career Development Tamryn Hennessy discusses a dip in the unemployment rate and ways you can make yourself more job ready on this news segment from Fox WFLD, originally aired on 4/4/11.

10 Great Job Blogs
Whether you are a recent college graduate, or adult looking for a career change, it's important to equip yourself with the knowledge about the job application and interviewing process. Blogs are one great resource to cross your "t's" and dot your "i's" when it comes to prepping for your impending career. Check out the list of our favorite blogs for job seekers:

What NOT to Ask in a Job Interview
There is an unspoken truth about crossing the line from kosher to coarse in an interview. The Career Services team at Rasmussen College have provided a list of subjects to avoid during an initial interview...

New Year, New You: The Modern-Day Guide to Perfecting your Resume
As 2011 commences, here are five great resume tips to help rejuvenate your job search.

Top Questions to Ask An Employer In An Interview
Though the common conception of interviewing is that your interviewer will fire off 100 sweat-inducing questions during an interview, with no room for reciprocal dialog-experts point to the fact that interviewing is actually a two-way street.

Common Interview Questions and Answers
Mastering the S.T.A.R Technique and other helpful interviewing strategies

Job Search Strategies
Watch this job search strategy webinar, featuring the Rasmussen College Online career services team.

LinkedIn Best Practices for Job-Hunting Grads
Everyone knows this is a tough time to graduate from college. Grads are now urged to use all the resources they can - connections, networks, job fairs, associations - to help secure interest, interviews, and ultimately, a job.

Study Tips for Tests in College
Getting an "A" on a test is often a tricky task as a college student. This article uncovers some great mind tricks and study tricks to help you earn an "A".

Ten Career Fair Tips
Attending a career fair is a great way to get exposure to prospective employers. Read this article to learn a few great tips on how to maximize your career fair attendance.

Jobs Of The Future
Check out the best jobs to have in the next eight years, broken down by highest income and other categories.

The 11 Rarest Careers
From Astronauts and Astronomers... to Private Cooks and the President... Here is a look at the rarest careers in America to land. The chances of giving birth to twins, dating a supermodel and winning an Oscar are all greater than getting any of these careers.

The 15 Best Videos To Land Your Dream Job
Let's face it... job searching is not fun - especially when all you see are double-digit unemployment percentages headlining the news. Fear not, people - after you read this article you will be able to rise about the competitive job market and never experience a tongue-tied, brain-farting and sweaty-palmed interview again.

27 Common Resume Mistakes that Can Lose You the Job
Writing a resume is no easy feat. Trying to figure out what style, format, font and wording to use can be a real challenge, especially if you are a first time resume writer. The following article will take you on a journey through three "bad" resumes. On the way you will encounter poor spacing, bad spelling, strange fonts and fancy borders. The road to recovery is quick however, and you will soon find your way to three "good" sample resumes you can use to create your own masterpiece.

Best Places in America to Find a Job
Despite a record-breaking national unemployment rates of 9.7 percent (August 2009), there are a few regions in America that show promise with lower jobless rates, moderate job-loss to job-creation ratio, strong commerce and sizable job growth. These cities represent a spectrum of industries, but are primarily dominated by the education, energy, government and health care sectors...areas that have grown against the trends of the dismal economy. Give these promising cities a gander to start your next career.

21 Ways College Students Can Utilize Social Media In The Job Search
Social media includes the various online technology tools that enable people to communicate easily via the internet to share information and resources. Social media can include text, audio, video, images, podcasts, and other multimedia communications.

20 Ways to Improve Your LinkedIn Presence
On July 23rd I was able to log on to a great webinar sponsored By: LinkedIn. The title of the webinar: "LinkedIn on Campus: Exclusive Training for Career Services Professionals" led me to believe that I would hear about things I already knew about LinkedIn- making connections, updating my status and seeking out new connections. I've been a member of LinkedIn for over a year now and thought that because my profile stated it was "100% complete" that I was set...wow, was I wrong!

40 Reasons You're Not Getting the Job And How To Fix Them
This year, the job hunt has been brutal for millions of people. If you're really not too keen on getting back to the grind, here are 40 ways to put the nail in your career coffin.

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