On the job training is an opportunity to take a glimpse into the world of business. If you've been in school for years, this first glimpse can show you how a business is run, what workers are like and how they are perceived by their peers. If you look closely enough, you will notice important factors that make some people stand out above others. Be punctual Remember when mom dragged you out of bed pointing out that you'd be late? Now it is actually really important to take heed of her advice. Punctuality is very important to any business. It shows you are ready, eager to work and reliable. How we are perceived in an office will become very … [Read more...]

In this day and age, employers expect graduates to not only have knowledge of their area of study or expertise, but to have the inherent and learned ability to adapt to the new working environment they will be joining. They'll expect you to bring exceptional communication skills, the ability to lead and be led, and the proven ability to function efficiently and effectively. That shows up on your resume as what are called 'transferable skills' and they can be defined as those skills or abilities that can be applied equally from one job to another. They are skills that as a recent graduate you may have gathered through volunteer work, … [Read more...]

As a college students and new graduate you might feel you have nothing to include on a resume or when filling out job applications. As a student any work experience might sees to be unrelated to your future job and career aspirations. Without relevant job experiences, the only information left to include is your (yet-to-be-completed) education. But wait! There's good news! You can construct your college student or new graduate resume with a focus on transferable skills. Transferable skills that you might already possess or have developed through work or life experience include the ability to communicate well, the ability to work well … [Read more...]