Across industries, research shows that certain skills consistently rise to the top as the most desired skills employers look for in prospective candidates. Some may refer to these skills as professional skills or interpersonal skills. Others have classified similar skills under the umbrella of emotional intelligence or social emotional skills. Let’s figure out how we can help you to practice and grow these skills. » More …
Students often stress more about the Resume, Cover Letter, and Interviewing aspects when trying to secure a job…what about the short-answer questions in the application?
Most times, you will be selected for an interview or role based on how you answer the questions in your application. Examples may include: how can your skills apply to the role you are applying for, why should we hire you, or what sets you apart from the rest of the candidates applying. Do you have capability to integrate your values in your answers while matching what the company is seeking from an applicant?
Consider these tips below from Parker Dewey’s article called How to Ace a Short-Answer Application written by Mary K. Wendel!
Now that you’ve built a winning resume and cover letter, you need to prepare for the interview. The interview is your opportunity to promote yourself. It is about your ability to tell a story about yourself and articulate your skills, knowledge, interests, values and long-range plans. This is not the time or place to be shy or bashful. » More …
As you may or may not know, WSU has been designated a First-gen Forward institution as well as a First Scholars Institution. As part of that effort, there is a working group of faculty and staff, a collaborative effort between the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Affairs, dedicated to bringing awareness to the changing needs of the first-generation student experience across the WSU system. As with other WSU colleagues around the system, we are engaged in activities related to the national First-gen day as a way to advance this conversation. » More …
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The Cover Letter should be written after the résumé. It introduces the résumé, highlighting the details that will be most important to the employer. Just like the résumé, cover letters should be tailored and specific to each job posting. You can think of your résumé as a quick snapshot of who you are, while your cover letter provides the opportunity to expand upon your experiences and connects your specific skills and knowledge to the position. » More …