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Hello everyone!

This week’s question: Do I need an objective on my resume?

That is a great question! Let’s first start with what an objective actually is!

Optional short statement typically found at the top of a resume
States what …

By Andrea Richard
Andrea Richard Graduate Career Mentor
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Here’s Why You Should Update Your LinkedIn Profile (Even if You’re Not Looking for a Job)

Almost everything in your life eventually needs an update—your car, your clothing, your Facebook profile picture. Just the other day, I discovered that my running shoes are so worn down I’m basically running barefoot.

Your LinkedIn profile is no different. …

By Alecia Vogl
Alecia Vogl Career Mentor
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Ask the CC

Hello everyone!

This week’s question: Since the weather is warming up, would it be appropriate to wear open-toed shoes to my upcoming interview?

This is a great question! The Career Center would suggest against wearing open-toed shoes to an interview.

By Andrea Richard
Andrea Richard Graduate Career Mentor
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Resume Tips – Using Key Words

With the growing popularity of resume scanning software called Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).  One study showed over 70% of larger companies use some type of ATS software to help them week through the stacks of resumes they receive.  These systems …

By Jerry South
Jerry South Assistant Director of Career Coaching
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Ask the CC

Hello everyone!

I hope you are all having a wonderful Friday. What better way to spend the day than learning more about the Career Center!

This week there have been a few questions regarding the Career Center’s operations:

The Career …

By Andrea Richard
Andrea Richard Graduate Career Mentor
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Time Management Tips

Here are a few tips to help set you up for success:

1. Write Everything Down
I recommends going through course syllabi at the beginning of the semester and writing down all the important dates on your calendar. Seeing upcoming …

By Jerry South
Jerry South Assistant Director of Career Coaching
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#NDSUalumni Spotlight

Name: Carrie McTaggart

Graduation Term/Year: Spring 2018

Current Company: Eide Bailly LLP

Current Position: Benefits Administrator

How long have you been in this position: 8 months

What is the most rewarding part of your position?
Constantly growing as a professional …

By Courtney O'Hotto
Courtney O'Hotto Graduate Assistant
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Intern Tuesday – Benefits of an Internship

About 34% of students who registered an internship for credit through the Career Center found their internship through NDSU Career Expos.

It’s only 7 days to Spring 2019 Career Expos, ?Yay! With about 120+ employers attending on Day 1 and …

By Emmanuel Jinor
Emmanuel Jinor Internship Program Specialist
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Building a Resume Thru Holiday Volunteer Experiences

The Holiday’s are here, time to relax and enjoy family.  Often people look at this time of year as an opportunity to give back to society by volunteering to serve the community. Often this is done at homeless shelters, soup …

By Jerry South
Jerry South Assistant Director of Career Coaching
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Exploring a major can be stressful…but NDSU has tools to help

There are plenty of reasons to avoid planning ahead for your future career.  Maybe you are a freshman and the idea of thinking about a career is ridiculous because it’s “so far out”.  Maybe you are a sophomore who is …

By Amanda Reil
Amanda Reil Senior Career Coach
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