ONU Career Development

01/26/2022

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12/16/2021

Merry (early) Christmas from Olivet's Office of Career Development!

Enjoy your break and we will see you back on campus in January!

12/15/2021

Authenticity is the best strategy. Adapt the lessons you’ve learned to your natural approach and demeanor. You’ll never be just like anyone else. Know yourself, be yourself.

Courtesy of Handshake Blog “Lessons in Leadership: 4 Pieces of Advice From a Handshake VP”

12/14/2021

People are Your Most Important Resource. You’re only as good as your team. Don’t ever forget that. If you want to make a difference, if you want to do good work, focus on your people. Take the time to learn about them.

Courtesy of Handshake Blog “Lessons in Leadership: 4 Pieces of Advice From a Handshake VP”

12/13/2021

Hey Olivet Students! Good luck with final exams this week!
You got this!

12/10/2021

Strive to Respond, Not React. Take the time to think through your response and not succumb to your initial reaction. It is guaranteed that someone along the way will upset you, but how you respond should be thoughtful.

Courtesy of Handshake Blog “Lessons in Leadership: 4 Pieces of Advice From a Handshake VP”

12/09/2021

Repetition Builds Reputation. Don’t just think about the shiny title. Focus on the daily things. Those are what ultimately matter. How you answer someone’s email, how you make decisions when no one can see you, says a lot about your accountability and character.

Courtesy of Handshake Blog “Lessons in Leadership: 4 Pieces of Advice From a Handshake VP”

https://joinhandshake.com/blog/students/lessons-in-leadership-from-a-handshake-vp/

Handshake's VP of Higher Ed & Student Success, Christine Cruzvergara, shares her advice to students embarking on their career journey.

12/08/2021

Carefully read through your cover letter when it’s ready and check for spelling, punctuation and grammar mistakes. Have a friend or family member review it as well and give their feedback.

Don’t forget to contact your school’s career center and schedule an appointment to go over your cover letter, resume, and other application questions you may have.

Courtesy of Handshake Blog “How to Write a Cover Letter For a Job: 5 Essential Tips”

12/07/2021

Your cover letter is meant to highlight your unique strengths and tell the employer why they should interview you. If you don’t have a lot of experience on your resume, take time to outline your biggest strengths as related to the job—with concrete examples.

If you don’t meet all of the qualifications listed in the posting, mention this in your letter. Be forthright and use this opportunity to explain to the hiring manager why you’re still a good fit for the job.
Courtesy of Handshake Blog “How to Write a Cover Letter For a Job: 5 Essential Tips”

12/03/2021

It is common for employers to scan resumes and cover letters for keywords related to the job. Be sure to incorporate any skills or experience that you have that are listed in the description.

And while your resume lists your technical skills and experience, cover letters are a great opportunity to talk about desirable soft skills like communication and project management. If you’re mentioning soft skills, provide support. For example, if you want to highlight your leadership skills, you can detail the time you led a major group project that received rave reviews from your professor.

Courtesy of Handshake Blog “How to Write a Cover Letter For a Job: 5 Essential Tips”

12/02/2021

You include your resume in your job application, so don’t summarize it in your letter. Instead of listing your experience, highlight the reasons why you’re a good fit for the job. Is there an anecdote, project, or trait that doesn’t belong on your resume but illustrates your strengths?

For example, were you nominated as club secretary because of your knack for organized, color-coded spreadsheets? Does the manager at your part-time job regularly compliment your talent for turning angry customers into happy ones? These can help illustrate your attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

Courtesy of Handshake Blog “How to Write a Cover Letter For a Job: 5 Essential Tips”

11/30/2021

Covenant Harbor Bible Camp will be recruiting in Ludwig today! Be sure to stop by and learn about how you can join their team for Summer 2022!