We spoke with career experts and hiring managers to bring you these nine online interview tips. Follow this advice to make the positive first impression you’re aiming for – even from behind the computer screen!
Our economy is in a much better position than it was six years ago. The national unemployment rate has decreased in many states and people are heading back to the workforce in droves. But even though finding work has become easier in many markets, it hasn't stopped people from searching for their dream job.
One of the first orders of business in pursuing a job is completing a rock-solid accounting resume that can open the door to interviews. Learn tips from School of Business instructor at Rasmussen College on how you can master accounting resume writing.
We enlisted a handful of HR pros and career experts to find out what really makes a great cover letter. You'll learn great fundamentals along with some unique ideas to boost your cover letter creativity.
Whether you were a stay-at-home mom, have a disability, enlisted in the military or just took some time off from your career, reentering the workforce can seem daunting. But it doesn't have to be. Career expert Jessica Koltz, Rasmussen College career services advisor, says there are plenty of ways for you to prepare for reentering the workforce, including everything from volunteer work to your social media privacy settings.
We surveyed 300 Americans via a Google consumer survey to discover what they wanted to be when they grew up and what their dream career is right now. See if you can relate to their responses.
You're ready for a new job. You've begun the job search and landed an interview. However, before accepting the job there is plenty you need to know (and ask). We teamed up with Matt Allen, Rasmussen College career services advisor, to explore the questions you should ask a prospective employer before accepting a job offer.
When you are wrapped up in job hunting, you may not realize there are several things you could be doing differently that could make all the difference in how you find a job and whether you get hired. Our career experts revealed several common job search mistakes and how to avoid them during our most recent Career Development Google+ "Hangout on Air" May 19 titled Ask the Experts: How to Avoid the Common Job Search Mistakes.
The Rasmussen College Career Services Team will host a Career Development Google+ Hangout on Air about avoiding common job search mistakes Monday, May 19 at 5:30 p.m. CST. Our team will take live questions and our experts will give their recommendations on several things related to mitigating the job search, such as online searching, networking and social media, how to follow-up, researching the company and creating your personal brand.
Getting back in the job search can be intimidating, but when armed with the knowledge of how you can carry yourself to make the best impression possible, you'll empower yourself to walk in with professionalism and confidence.
We used real-time job intelligence from BurningGlass.com to identify those careers that had the most job openings over the past 12 months.
It turns out being established in one career track doesn't necessarily mean you want to stay on it. A recent survey conducted on behalf of Rasmussen College shows that 45% of 35-44 years olds considered changing careers.* The survey was conducted in early 2014 and asked more than 2,000 workers aged 18 to 55-plus whether they've ever thought about changing their current job.
Some of the most successful people in this country didn't start out in the career that they were passionate about. If you feel stuck and are looking for a new pathway, take a look at this article to find how you can still chase your dream.
The opportunity to attend a career fair or interview with a future employer will happen most likely several times throughout your career, so it never hurts to garner as many tips as you can. In an effort to help current and future students, as well as community members, learn more about what to do before, during and after a job interview and/or career fair, Rasmussen College hosted a live Google+ "Hangout on Air" Feb. 17. The topics of the discussion ranged from researching companies before you speak to them, dressing professionally, developing your one-minute "elevator pitch" and the keys to networking. Here's a breakdown of the highlights.
Whether you're nearing graduation, have already graduated or are in search of a new job, you've taken your future into your own hands by attending a career fair. You may find yourself asking, but now what? What you do after the career fair is almost more important than what you did at the career fair, and the two go hand-in-hand. Two career experts share seven of the most important things you (as a jobseeker) should do once you leave a career fair.
Learn how Pinterest, the visual social network has to do with finding a job or changing careers. Pinterest is a great place to showcase your personal brand, find a job or be a catalyst for those of you looking for a career change.
Job searching in today's market is challenging. In this webinar, our Career Services team will help you gain confidence in your job search. We will show you how to build your confidence and show employers that you can get the job done.
Rasmussen College's alumni and career services teams hosted a webinar on Oct. 3 for alumni and job seekers interested in building their personal brand through the social media network Pinterest.
With more than 70 million users to date, Pinterest is the hottest social network on the Internet. It grew from 48 million users to 70 million between February and July this year. And in 2012, it grew more than 150 percent in January alone.
Rasmussen College, in partnership with VOLT Workforce Solution, will be hosting a Military Service Member and Spouse Resource Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The resource fair is open to the public and provides military service members and their spouses a chance to meet with potential employers, develop their job seeking skills with workshops, and learn about the benefits that are available to them.
Rasmussen College campuses across the country were recently abuzz with Career Expo attendees looking to network their way to their next job. The Career and Networking Expo was open to the public, and held on several campuses from Sept. 9 - 13. Attendees were able meet with potential employers, learn of new job opportunities and develop their job-hunting skills through resume critiques and mock interviews.
Employees who use their strengths daily are more efficient, effective and productive, and not to mention satisfied and happy, too. In this webinar, you will learn to identify your strengths and how to articulate them to the people who need to know, including prospective employers, managers and colleagues.
We asked top job recruiters from all over the country which mobile apps they would recommend to those in the job market.
LinkedIn is the world's largest professional online network and holds a wealth of job opportunities across all industries. In this webinar, our Career Services team shows you how to build a professional profile, network with professionals, search for jobs, and give your career a boost using the most popular professional social networking site.
You've always dreamed of working for one of those prestigious companies like Amazon, Apple, Facebook or Google, but you're not sure if the skills you possess - or ones you're developing - are what today's tech startups are looking for.
A lot goes into deciding what kind of career you'd like to pursue. Check out our most recent infographic to learn more about what drives us toward a career and the results post-graduation.
Tech jobs in the Florida area are booming, however, employers are having a difficult time filling positions because the applicant pool is short on skills. Curiously, it's not the technical skills job seekers lack, but the essential skills that are needed to put those technical skills to use.
Coming up with the right attire for an important job interview or a fancy night out can be difficult - mainly because it can carry a high price tag and, for college students, it's often not something that's just lying around in your closet. Jeff Frie, a career services advisor at Rasmussen College in St. Cloud, sympathized with himself and other college students, and created a solution.
As our students graduate and enter their careers it is vital that they are well versed in their respective field of study and are fluent in soft skills. Soft skills are indispensable because they play a vital role in career success; these skills help one to shine in the workplace and the importance of soft skills surely cannot be denied in this day and age of knowledge and information.
As a job seeker, you want to give yourself the best chance of success and the key to landing that job is in knowing what employers want. Watch these four webinars hosted by our Career Services team as they speak with hiring managers and recruiters at a variety of companies
It's no secret - internships are a critical part of a college student's experience. They not only help students identify career paths, but also potentially build connections within a career field leading to a permanent position. Career Services Advisor Jamie Hufford says there are always internships available, and students should start looking for one as early as their first quarter.
Searching the web is a great way to find positions, as well as discover positions or job titles that you never considered before.Here are some helpful job search sites to help during your job hunt.
For many students, starting or advancing a career is the primary reason to attend college. But finding that first job can become a difficult challenge. At Rasmussen College, students and alumni have access to individualized career services and a career services advisor who will help them prepare for a successful career.
Ever attended a networking event and gotten extremely nervous? If so, follow this advice from a successful professional recruiter who gives insider tips and advice on how to be triumphant at a networking event.
Many people might hem and haw about attending a Career Expo, but it actually has more advantages than you might imagine. People may make excuses for not going - the most common, "I can apply for jobs on my own online." However, statistics show that's just not good enough.
The Rasmussen College Career and Networking Expo is just around the corner, which means it's the perfect time to read up on interviewing and networking tips, what to wear and not to wear, and advice for perfecting your resume. We have included nine blog posts that will help prepare you for before, during and after a career expo.
Your professional image starts with the way you are dressed and is reinforced with your personal mannerisms and actions. Professional etiquette not only makes a difference when you are looking for a job, but can make a difference in your ability to be successful on the job and even keep a job.
Many students view transferring from one institution to another as a seamless and stress free process. This is the ideal situation all colleges strive for, but to have this ideal process take place, potential students need to know the basics of what to do and what not to do.
In these economically difficult times many people have reinvented themselves because their once secure job was lost. In this article, we'll take a look at three life-changing situations and how people were able to reinvent themselves.
Internship and volunteer experience can be exceptionally valuable to your career if you are lucky enough to snag those opportunities. We have compiled a list of reasons why landing an internship or volunteer opportunity can be one of the most important tasks while in search of a job.
Whether a student, employee, manager, director or CEO of a Fortune 500 company, we all feel the need to lead, but what exactly is leadership? Furthermore, what is effective leadership?
It's important for busi¬ness people to have access to up-to-date adult and continuing education curriculum for many reasons. They include: preparing the community for in-demand careers, to be competitive in the job market and to gain the skills necessary for professional development. Look for degree programs that are in-demand and prepare graduates for what businesses are looking for with interactive media and real-world skills that include written and oral communica-tion, problem solving and critical thinking.
If you are not on LinkedIn yet, you need to be. If you are a prospective student, current student, alumni, looking for work or even if you are currently employed, you need to have a LinkedIn profile now.
Professionalism is not just dressing nice or having an advanced degree. In the working world, there are many more guidelines to follow in order to be considered a professional.
Did you know about one-third of student's today transfer colleges at least once along the way toward finishing their degree? If you are one of these transfer students you may find transferring your credits into a new school can get confusing at times; especially when transferring between institutions that use different academic systems.
Rasmussen College wrapped up another successful Career and Networking Expo. Nearly 2,700 job seekers and employers came out on August 16, 2012 across Rasmussen College's 22 campuses. The Ocala campus had the biggest turnout with 316 students, graduates, employers and community members, followed by the Rockford campus with 260 attendees. Overall, attendance was up two percent from a year ago thanks to a strong showing from the community.
Do you feel there is not enough time in the day? Have you begun to feel you are falling behind or getting overwhelmed? Don't fret. These time management tips will get you back on track - David Letterman style.
Being out of work or in transition of finding new work in an uncertain economy can be stressful and frustrating, but it does not have to be. Finding the perfect job is attainable, but you have to put in the work and effort and have faith that you will reach your destination. With the right tools, you can improve your search, broaden your networking opportunities and align yourself with a career that fits your skills.
If you are enrolled in college, it is a pretty safe bet it is with the intent to begin or further your professional career. With so many choices how do you know whether to pursue a certificate, diploma, associate's degree or bachelor's degree? The answer really depends on your current situation, your goals, your field of study and the time you are able to devote to school.
Finding that first job after graduation can be stressful for any college student, but fortunately after five tough years, the job market is finally starting to look better. See how college students feel about finding their first job in our Infographic below.
Remember your last Career Fair? You probably made 20 copies of your resume, showed up, walked around, met a few people, dropped off some resumes, and waited for calls that never came. Don't feel bad because many people do the same thing. Why? They're not prepared for the day.
Congratulation graduates, you've earned yourself a degree. Now, you might be asking yourself where is that degree going to take you or how much are you going to make throughout your career. To see the future of your degree, check out our infographic below.
Congratulation graduates, you can now call yourself alum. It's a title you get to carry the rest of your life, so why not take advantage of it by joining your school's alumni association? It's a great way to keep in touch with classmates, an excellent way to network with other alumni, and who knows; those connections could land you a job.
Getting through college is a great achievement and you owe it to yourself to take advantage of the resources available in the Career Services office to make sure that degree gets used. Below are the Top 5 Ways you can work with your Career Services Advisor to make your job search successful:
Leaving or taking a break from college is rarely part of the plan when trying to earn a college degree. However, did you know approximately 89 percent of students who have dropped out of school have put at least some thought into returning? If you're considering reentering school to finish your degree, there are ways you can prepare for your return.
Check out this video with our Career Services experts as they discuss how to stand out during a job interview.
As you continue on your career path, chances are you have asked yourself this question; "How can I get a promotion?" In today's job market, the competition for a promotion is extremely high. There are many different ways to advance your career, including earning a college degree or getting specialized skills training, among other soft skills. To help advance your career, check out these principles for tips that can help you earn a promotion.
Check out the helpful infographic to learn more about social networking and where you can begin to help find a job.
Responding to your classmates in the discussion forum is an essential part of online courses. In the discussion forum, students have the chance to interact with one another and share their individual points of view. Although responding to your classmates' posts may seem like a simple task, many students have a difficult time writing thoughtful responses which promote discussion and student interaction.
Summer is just about here and it is time to try to pick up some extra cash, but where do you look first? The answer depends on your goals, both short term and long term. Things to consider include pay, flexible schedule, available hours, experience, benefits and discounts.
You've done it! You have completed all of the required academic courses that you needed to earn your degree. Now, you will be tasked with applying that knowledge to the "real world." In order to obtain that dream job, there is one important thing you will have to do; interview. For many, interviews can be scary and intimidating.
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!
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.
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.
You know the saying, 'timing is everything'? Well, timing appears to be good for this year's college graduates. After several years of rising unemployment numbers and a very competitive job market, things finally appear to be turning around a bit.
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.
Check out this webinar presentation regarding utilizing the vast amount of resources available at the Rasmussen College Library to help advance your career!
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.
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 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.
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.
For those of you that think that LinkedIn is just another social networking site, think again.
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.
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.
Develop a compelling resume that will capture a potential employer's interest and shine in the minute or less devoted to it.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
No matter what your reason for leaving was, reentering the workforce after a long hiatus can be difficult, especially in a rough economy.
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.
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.
No matter what job position you're in, leadership skills are beneficial for any worker looking to advance or navigate smoothly through their career.
The 2011 National Association of Colleges and Employers Student Survey shows that less than half of graduates who applied for a job were hired.
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.
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.
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.
The post-interview stage can be just as stressful as preparing for the interview, especially anxiously waiting to hear a reply if you think it went well.
Many employers use telephone interviews as a preliminary step to weed out potential employees who aren't a good fit.
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.
Before you step into that all-important interview, consult this guide to make the best first impression possible with your interview attire.
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.
Rasmussen College is hosting a national 2011 Summer Career Expo on August 25, 2011
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 and Rasmussen College National Director of Career Development, Tamryn Hennessy, joins the Career Services Blog to discuss recent employment trends.
Watch this webinar and learn how you can leverage your current professional connections, gain additional connections, and make the most of LinkedIn.
Here are five unique resume tips to help land your dream job as a healthcare management professional.
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.
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...
As 2011 commences, here are five great resume tips to help rejuvenate your job search.
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.
Mastering the S.T.A.R Technique and other helpful interviewing strategies
Watch this job search strategy webinar, featuring the Rasmussen College Online career services team.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
