http://blogs.ups.edu/cesblogs Hey, Loggers! The best way to predict your future is to create it -- CES is here to help you. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:23:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Guest Post: CES Student Staff member Wanda Sok is a graduating senior studying Business and Psychology. Someone once asked me, “If you could do anything, what would you do?” To answer this question, I had to first do some research and self reflection. I spent the bulk of fall term gathering ... http://blogs.ups.edu/cesblogs/2010/03/09/find-your-element/ Science is a wonderful thing if one does not have to earn one's living at it.  ~Albert Einstein Einstein’s opinion aside, science offers a wide range of career opportunities, and many Puget Sound students pursue them. Peruse Career and Employment Services’ Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) Network on Cascade, and you’ll notice ... http://blogs.ups.edu/cesblogs/2010/02/22/careers-in-science-writing/ I admit I’m guilty of missing more than a few thank you cards for gifts received over the years. Here it is, almost March, and my daughter’s thank you picture (she can’t write yet) to Grandma is still sitting on my desk waiting for me to put it in the ... http://blogs.ups.edu/cesblogs/2010/02/19/the-value-of-saying-thank-you/ Resumes: Content Matters The most common resume mistakes that I see on a daily basis are all related to content. Structure and format hang people up a lot, too, but even the most beautifully laid out resume in the world is useless without the content that makes an employer pay attention. What ... http://blogs.ups.edu/cesblogs/2010/02/16/resumes-content-matters/ The Career Fair is Wednesday. TOMORROW! Loggers, you are welcome to attend the Career Fair just to browse, and you will make the best impression if you prepare. Prepare now to make the most of the Fair, and you'll be ready to demonstrate to employers that Loggers are a cut ... http://blogs.ups.edu/cesblogs/2010/02/10/logger-jobs-logger-internships-logger-career-fair/ The Career Fair is next Wednesday, February 17. Understanding Gen-Y stereotypes can help you prepare! For the past year, I have been hearing more and more about what is expected of Gen-Y in the workplace. After hearing all the stereotypes of our generation (Gen-Y/Millennials), I decided to look into them so ... http://blogs.ups.edu/cesblogs/2010/02/09/a-logger-on-the-verge-gen-y-has-what-it-takes/ CES invited Puget Sound alumnus (and CES Office Coordinator) Ben Bradley '08 to write about his experience using LinkedIn while conducting a post-graduation job search: Networking fascinates me. I used my time in school to get as many informational interviews as possible. The statement, “I’m a graduating senior, and would love to hear ... http://blogs.ups.edu/cesblogs/2010/01/25/349/ Ah, Spring. It's coming! From the small strip of daylight allowing a peek at the mountains during my morning commute to the sight of students back on campus wearing t-shirts to celebrate the stretch of near-50 degree weather, the signs are everywhere. This is a time to celebrate, to rejoice, ... http://blogs.ups.edu/cesblogs/2010/01/22/great-books-for-todays-job-search/ Work from home and make up to $800 a day! Attend our seminar to learn how to operate a successful business! (we invite you to read testimonials from success stories) We work exclusively with top companies hiring for entry-level positions! (all you need to do is pay our monthly ... http://blogs.ups.edu/cesblogs/2009/12/23/%e2%80%98tis-the-season%e2%80%a6-job-search-scams-on-the-rise/ Have you ever thought to yourself, “Man it’d be pretty cool if I could actually speak with that person?” About a year ago, I was working on a project about generational change in the workforce, a topic that has really tugged at my interests. It was at that point that ... http://blogs.ups.edu/cesblogs/2009/12/09/a-logger-on-the-verge-where-i-found-my-inspiration/