Maile Hetherington, new director of career opportunities at the Seaver College Career Center, shares her tips for writing effective resumes and cover letters, preparing for interviews and getting started. "Now is a good time wherever you are at you know, if you're a first year student or a senior," Hetherington said. "Just go out there and start looking for things that will … [Read more...] about Career Chat: Maile Hetherington
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Landing a Summer Internship
Photo courtesy of Seaver CollegeOne of the biggest competitions that college students face is securing an internship. The race consists of resume writing and tailoring, cover letter coherence and cleverness, as well as the ability to show skills over experience. Yeneba Smith, an industry specialist at Pepperdine Career Center who has over eight years of professional resume … [Read more...] about Landing a Summer Internship
How To Score A Summer Internship
Graphic by Nate BartonThough the university equips students with the necessary skills to go out into the workplace and complete required job duties, nothing beats the experience gained from completing an internship, as students get authentic, hands-on experience in their given field. Completing an internship can help students realize their passions and the industry in which … [Read more...] about How To Score A Summer Internship
How to write the perfect cover letter
I’m graduating at the end of next month and have had the first-hand pleasure of combing through every resume and cover letter article on the Internet. The job market is rough, you guys, and if you don’t take a proactive stance toward getting a job, you’re bound for a lifetime of sadness fixing up artisan sandwiches at a highway exit Wendy’s. How do we prepare for the day after … [Read more...] about How to write the perfect cover letter