Filling out a job application is a tedious and time consuming task. Many times potential employers get frustrated filling out the information in an application, whether online or on paper. Here is the top reason why you need to slow down, pay attention to detail and complete your applications correctly!
Typos, mistakes and errors on an application may show that you are not detail oriented or cannot handle completing simple tasks and could cost you an interview.
If an employer looks at an application with mistakes or sees that someone did not take the time to proofread their responses, they could immediately toss the applicant’s information without further consideration no matter what qualifications or experience they have.
Proofreading is crucial in the job market. You need to check and double-check applications, forms, cover letters, resumes and any other documents you turn into a potential employer for errors. You don’t want ANYTHING to hinder your chances of getting a job, so make your application easy-to-read and mistake-free!
-JT
Monday, August 2, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Are you Ready for Finals?
As the final week of the quarter approaches, take a few minutes to read some easy tips to help you feel your best during finals week.
1. Study!
While this is a “duh” tip, make sure you take the time to study in depth for your final examinations. Make an outline of the material and use your best studying method to learn the information. Whether you do best by copying notes again, making flash cards, re-reading material or having someone ask questions out loud, make sure you know what works best for you and use it to your advantage! If you are unsure what study habits work best for you, visit our Librarian, Fawn Atkins in the new Library on the 3rd floor to find out!
2. Tell Your Family / Friends You’ll Catch Up With Them When Finals Are Over
Not everyone understands the importance of college final examinations. Make sure you tell your family and friends that you need extra support during this week. This could mean that someone helps watch the kids so you can study and have quiet time, it might mean you take extra time to stay at the library or simply that you’re off ‘dinner duty’ this week. Make sure they know that they are important to you and you appreciate their support and can’t wait to spend some quality time with them just as soon as finals are over.
3. Rest
Finals can definitely take the energy out of you. Make sure you take the time to get a good night’s rest and avoid cramming last-minute information. When you cram last-minute, information is easily forgotten, especially when you are tired. Study early and often and makes sure you leave time for a good rest the night before and a healthy meal that morning.
-JT
1. Study!
While this is a “duh” tip, make sure you take the time to study in depth for your final examinations. Make an outline of the material and use your best studying method to learn the information. Whether you do best by copying notes again, making flash cards, re-reading material or having someone ask questions out loud, make sure you know what works best for you and use it to your advantage! If you are unsure what study habits work best for you, visit our Librarian, Fawn Atkins in the new Library on the 3rd floor to find out!
2. Tell Your Family / Friends You’ll Catch Up With Them When Finals Are Over
Not everyone understands the importance of college final examinations. Make sure you tell your family and friends that you need extra support during this week. This could mean that someone helps watch the kids so you can study and have quiet time, it might mean you take extra time to stay at the library or simply that you’re off ‘dinner duty’ this week. Make sure they know that they are important to you and you appreciate their support and can’t wait to spend some quality time with them just as soon as finals are over.
3. Rest
Finals can definitely take the energy out of you. Make sure you take the time to get a good night’s rest and avoid cramming last-minute information. When you cram last-minute, information is easily forgotten, especially when you are tired. Study early and often and makes sure you leave time for a good rest the night before and a healthy meal that morning.
-JT
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Not Quite Where You Want To Be? That's Okay!
Opportunity
It seems like a word we hear pretty frequently, but do we take the time to stop and think how it can impact our own lives?
Life is a constant challenge. We are faced with obstacles and hardships and sometimes wonder how long we’re going to survive. It’s no wonder that sometimes, we fall just a little short. We fail. We take that hurdle in front of us and instead of jumping over it…we crash straight through it. Is that okay? It sure is…because the other thing this life gives us is opportunity.
Robert Frost gave the best quotation about life when he said, “In three words, I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life…IT GOES ON”.
If your life hasn’t led you to exactly where you want to be, now isn’t the time to get up. Maybe it’s time to review that resume and start looking for the job you’ve wanted…maybe you need to go back to school to get the education you need or maybe you need to clean up some things your personal life. Whatever the case may be, write down the word OPPORTUNITY somewhere that you will see it. Look at it every day and remember that it’s your decision on what to do with your life…make the best of it.
-JT
It seems like a word we hear pretty frequently, but do we take the time to stop and think how it can impact our own lives?
Life is a constant challenge. We are faced with obstacles and hardships and sometimes wonder how long we’re going to survive. It’s no wonder that sometimes, we fall just a little short. We fail. We take that hurdle in front of us and instead of jumping over it…we crash straight through it. Is that okay? It sure is…because the other thing this life gives us is opportunity.
Robert Frost gave the best quotation about life when he said, “In three words, I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life…IT GOES ON”.
If your life hasn’t led you to exactly where you want to be, now isn’t the time to get up. Maybe it’s time to review that resume and start looking for the job you’ve wanted…maybe you need to go back to school to get the education you need or maybe you need to clean up some things your personal life. Whatever the case may be, write down the word OPPORTUNITY somewhere that you will see it. Look at it every day and remember that it’s your decision on what to do with your life…make the best of it.
-JT
United Talent Visits WVJC Upcoming Graduates
United Talent visited the West Virginia Junior College upcoming graduates on Tuesday, July 20th to discuss a brand-new, cutting-edge service…the first of its kind in West Virginia.
United Talent of Charleston has teamed up with TalentRooster to offer a tool that combines the power of technology with the next best thing to a personal interview – A VIDEO RESUME. The service gives you the opportunity to give employers a visual image of yourself, as well as a glimpse into your personality. This could be the step it takes to hire you over the candidate with a paper resume.
The service is only 39.95 which includes the production and filming of your video resume, an online profile and a link to send to employers. The process is simple. You meet with a recruiter, review your resume and complete a series of tests. The recruiter prepares and coaches you through an on-camera interview. Once it is complete, the video is edited to capture your best responses. The personality profile and video resume are created and are housed on the recruiter’s website and you are provided a link to the video that you can send to anyone, anytime, anywhere.
As Laurie Cochran of United Talent stated on Tuesday, “You get one chance to make a first impression.” The world of interviewing and resumes is quickly becoming intertwined with technology. Here is your chance, Charleston, to take YOUR job seeking to the next level!
-JT
United Talent of Charleston has teamed up with TalentRooster to offer a tool that combines the power of technology with the next best thing to a personal interview – A VIDEO RESUME. The service gives you the opportunity to give employers a visual image of yourself, as well as a glimpse into your personality. This could be the step it takes to hire you over the candidate with a paper resume.
The service is only 39.95 which includes the production and filming of your video resume, an online profile and a link to send to employers. The process is simple. You meet with a recruiter, review your resume and complete a series of tests. The recruiter prepares and coaches you through an on-camera interview. Once it is complete, the video is edited to capture your best responses. The personality profile and video resume are created and are housed on the recruiter’s website and you are provided a link to the video that you can send to anyone, anytime, anywhere.
As Laurie Cochran of United Talent stated on Tuesday, “You get one chance to make a first impression.” The world of interviewing and resumes is quickly becoming intertwined with technology. Here is your chance, Charleston, to take YOUR job seeking to the next level!
-JT
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
The Devil Doesn't Always Wear Prada
Expanding a professional wardrobe isn’t easy. When you’ve been in school for a long time, it has been easy to get away with throwing on a pair of jeans and a t-shirt in the morning and running out the door. When you enter the real world, it takes time to choose a professional outfit and it will take some time to build the wardrobe that you’ll be wearing to work. There are a few tips to beginning this journey:
1. Start Early
You already made the decision to go back to school. Your reasoning behind this decision probably had something to do with wanting to start a professional career when you graduate. This means you already know that you’ll be interviewing when you complete your program, so even if you are in the medical field and might wear scrubs every day, you will still need professional clothes for interviews.
Start thinking about this early! The earlier you start getting professional pieces together, the easier it will be when you graduate. Even if you can only afford one part of a suit at a time, start setting the pieces aside so you are ready when the first interviewer calls you for an appointment.
Another option is to start setting aside a certain amount of money from each paycheck you might receive. Even if you set aside $20 a check, these numbers will add up when you’ve done it for 18 months or the length of time you were in school. Then, as a nice graduation gift to yourself, you can go out and buy a new suit or professional outfit.
2. Budget!
You don’t have to spend a ton of money to look professional. Select stores that fit your budget, your body style and your age. Whether you can afford to head to Macy’s or Ann Taylor, Gap, JCPenney or Gabe’s, it doesn’t matter…the only thing that matters is that you are wearing professional wear that fits you and your generation. The key is that you want to promote a professional first image of yourself that employers will remember.
3. Age and Body Type Count
Shop at stores that carry clothing appropriate for your age and body type. Take the time to find stores that are right for you at this point in your life and use it to your advantage! Shop around to find stores that carry the kind of clothing you want without breaking your bank. This also means that you need to make sure clothing is not too tight, the “Two C’s” are covered (cleavage and crack…hahaha) and that lengths are appropriate for your sleeves, skirt or pants.
Take a moment to consider where you should start shopping and the types of professional clothing you want to buy. Follow these easy tips to begin gathering your budget-friendly wardrobe today!
JT
1. Start Early
You already made the decision to go back to school. Your reasoning behind this decision probably had something to do with wanting to start a professional career when you graduate. This means you already know that you’ll be interviewing when you complete your program, so even if you are in the medical field and might wear scrubs every day, you will still need professional clothes for interviews.
Start thinking about this early! The earlier you start getting professional pieces together, the easier it will be when you graduate. Even if you can only afford one part of a suit at a time, start setting the pieces aside so you are ready when the first interviewer calls you for an appointment.
Another option is to start setting aside a certain amount of money from each paycheck you might receive. Even if you set aside $20 a check, these numbers will add up when you’ve done it for 18 months or the length of time you were in school. Then, as a nice graduation gift to yourself, you can go out and buy a new suit or professional outfit.
2. Budget!
You don’t have to spend a ton of money to look professional. Select stores that fit your budget, your body style and your age. Whether you can afford to head to Macy’s or Ann Taylor, Gap, JCPenney or Gabe’s, it doesn’t matter…the only thing that matters is that you are wearing professional wear that fits you and your generation. The key is that you want to promote a professional first image of yourself that employers will remember.
3. Age and Body Type Count
Shop at stores that carry clothing appropriate for your age and body type. Take the time to find stores that are right for you at this point in your life and use it to your advantage! Shop around to find stores that carry the kind of clothing you want without breaking your bank. This also means that you need to make sure clothing is not too tight, the “Two C’s” are covered (cleavage and crack…hahaha) and that lengths are appropriate for your sleeves, skirt or pants.
Take a moment to consider where you should start shopping and the types of professional clothing you want to buy. Follow these easy tips to begin gathering your budget-friendly wardrobe today!
JT
Friday, May 28, 2010
Surround Yourself with Success
Have you ever gathered a basket of fresh apples and stuck a rotten one in there with them? Do you know what the outcome is? I’ll give you a hint…no one survives.
When you decide to enroll in school, especially higher education where you are paying money to receive a degree in a particular field that you will later begin your career in, it is important to stop and take a look at your surroundings. Are you surrounded by family and friends who support your decision to go back to school or are you still running in the same circles you were before you decided to make your life better?
Sometimes you have to take a step back and realize that the people who aren’t supporting your decision to better your life might not be people you want in your life. The famous quote, “Misery Loves Company” is very true. If you are surrounding yourself with people who don’t want to become more, who don’t want to become a professional and who don’t want to have a great life, they might be bringing you down.
You are entering a new world when you decide to further your education at the collegiate level. There will be several students just like you who are likely to become your friends, so use these new friendships to build professional relationships. Network and meet others in your field and focus your time and energy on improving yourself and becoming the best possible candidate for positions when you graduate.
Take a close look at your life and realize the kind of people you want to surround yourself with. Having the support you need from close family and friends is a key to success when you continue your education!
-JT
When you decide to enroll in school, especially higher education where you are paying money to receive a degree in a particular field that you will later begin your career in, it is important to stop and take a look at your surroundings. Are you surrounded by family and friends who support your decision to go back to school or are you still running in the same circles you were before you decided to make your life better?
Sometimes you have to take a step back and realize that the people who aren’t supporting your decision to better your life might not be people you want in your life. The famous quote, “Misery Loves Company” is very true. If you are surrounding yourself with people who don’t want to become more, who don’t want to become a professional and who don’t want to have a great life, they might be bringing you down.
You are entering a new world when you decide to further your education at the collegiate level. There will be several students just like you who are likely to become your friends, so use these new friendships to build professional relationships. Network and meet others in your field and focus your time and energy on improving yourself and becoming the best possible candidate for positions when you graduate.
Take a close look at your life and realize the kind of people you want to surround yourself with. Having the support you need from close family and friends is a key to success when you continue your education!
-JT
Education Matters...Age Doesn't
I would like to take an opportunity today to discuss something on a personal level regarding the West Virginia Junior College…Something that touches my heart.
It seems as though education and the emphasis on learning is placed on our youth and I do think this is vital. Your childhood is where learning begins to take place…it is when your values and morals are set and it is when the importance of education is instilled in your life. But, is this the only time the learning process is important? I don’t think so.
I think the importance of learning should be emphasized no matter how old you are. That is one of my favorite things about West Virginia Junior College…I can look in the hallway of our school any day and see an age variety from 17 to 50+ years old and I think this is incredible. You are never too old to continue learning and you should never stop striving to be more than what you are
So, no matter how old you are, I’d like to take this time to say congratulations to our students…Congratulations on striving to be more…on training to become a professional…and congratulations on continuing your education. We are so glad to be a part of your life.
-JT
It seems as though education and the emphasis on learning is placed on our youth and I do think this is vital. Your childhood is where learning begins to take place…it is when your values and morals are set and it is when the importance of education is instilled in your life. But, is this the only time the learning process is important? I don’t think so.
I think the importance of learning should be emphasized no matter how old you are. That is one of my favorite things about West Virginia Junior College…I can look in the hallway of our school any day and see an age variety from 17 to 50+ years old and I think this is incredible. You are never too old to continue learning and you should never stop striving to be more than what you are
So, no matter how old you are, I’d like to take this time to say congratulations to our students…Congratulations on striving to be more…on training to become a professional…and congratulations on continuing your education. We are so glad to be a part of your life.
-JT
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