New York Career Intensive Student Experience - Tori B. Powell
Networking at the New York Career Intensive can lead you one step closer to your dream job. AU Senior Tori B. Powell's networking landed her an internship at CNN! Learn about Tori's experience, then apply to attend this year's virtual New York Career Intensive: https://american.joinhandshake.com/jobs/4226105.
You can find Tori on social media as @toribpowell
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In this 2009 video, CAS career advisor Anna Litman shares how various life experiences develop your transferable skills. #throwbackthursday
Want help exploring what transferable skills you can apply to new positions? Our advisors can help. Schedule an appointment on Handshake next week or in January 2021!
Happy #TipThursday and almost spring break!! Today we have SIS junior Saliho Toure (who currently interns for the US Department of State) speaking on the importance of networking and how to make connections in a more authentic way. PSA: Next week the Career Center will be open as normal but there will be no Drop In hours, with Career Advisors being available by appointment only.
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What Students Have to Say: Ugoeze Achilike
Learn how SIS alumna Ugoeze Achilike landed a full-time, paid position at the World Bank Visitor Center after getting her foot in the door as a volunteer. Visit the Career Center website to learn more on how you can get the job of your dreams at www.american.edu/careercenter
How to Use Your Federal Work Study
Did you receive Federal Work Study in your financial aid package? Student Employment Coordinator Aubrey Hill has some tips for you.
Some of her suggestions:
▶️Visit the Career Center for help polishing your cover letter and resume
▶️Use american.edu/studentjobs or american.joinhandshake.com to browse openings.
Resume Tips
Need help sharpening your resume? Career Advisor Marie Spaulding has some tips. Her top recommendation: Include specific details about your experiences so that a potential employer can understand the scope of what you've done.
How to Create an Elevator Pitch
As you prepare to meet potential employers, remember to practice your elevator pitch. An elevator pitch is a brief statement to introduce yourself professionally to someone you don't know. It should include:
➡️Your name
➡️Who you are
➡️What you're interested in
Job Fair Advice: Resume Tips
Attending the Job and Internship Fair on Wednesday, March 27? Bring your resume! Career Advisor Marie Spaulding says it should include specific details about your experiences and be in reverse chronological order.
Need more help? We'll be in the Tavern hosting a resume station from 1-6 on Monday.
Job Fair Advice: How to Research Employers
The Job and Internship Fair is on Wednesday, March 27.
Career Advisor Julia Beyer has some tips on how to research employers before the fair. To see a full list of the employers that will be there, download the Career Fair Plus app for iPhone or Android.
How to Create an Elevator Pitch
As you prepare to meet potential employers, remember to practice your elevator pitch.
An elevator pitch is a brief statement to introduce yourself professionally to someone you don't know. It should include:
➡️Your name
➡️Who you are
➡️What you're interested in
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