tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15856705247151139302024-02-20T13:27:52.138-08:00USDCareerBlogThe USDCareerBlog is a discussion space for University of San Diego students to pose career-related questions. Send new questions to careers@sandiego.edu with "Blog Question" in the Subject line, and they will be posted with our responses. If you'd like clarification or to respond to a currently posted question, click on the red "# Comments" link. We look forward to hearing from you!USDCareerBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825830500256037731noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585670524715113930.post-51613923143839344742013-07-29T14:22:00.002-07:002013-07-29T14:22:59.123-07:00Contacting an Organization That Does Not Post Jobs<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">There’s a small company I’d really like to work for, but they
don’t post any jobs on their website and I can’t find any jobs on Indeed or any
other job sites. How do I apply for a
job with them?<span style="color: #00b050;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
USDCareerBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825830500256037731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585670524715113930.post-58553965902599201752013-05-14T15:12:00.004-07:002013-05-14T15:12:44.173-07:00On-Campus vs. On-Site Interviews
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Why do some organizations conduct on-campus interviews and others
don't?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
USDCareerBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825830500256037731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585670524715113930.post-30048040915408125622013-04-16T14:47:00.003-07:002013-04-16T14:47:37.551-07:00How long after an interview to send a thank-you note
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<span style="color: #00b0f0; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <span style="color: #00b0f0; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #444444;">How long should I wait after an interview to send my follow-up thank-you note?</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
USDCareerBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825830500256037731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585670524715113930.post-64870301912025276032013-04-03T10:48:00.003-07:002013-04-03T10:48:20.686-07:00 Job interview on Skype<span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="color: black;">I have a job interview on
Skype coming up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Any suggestions?</span></span>USDCareerBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825830500256037731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585670524715113930.post-14070404296255113002013-03-05T16:52:00.000-08:002013-03-05T16:52:11.340-08:00Attending Career Expo without clear-cut career plans
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<b><span style="color: #943634; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: black;">Should I still attend the Career Expo if I really don’t know
what kind of work I’m interested in?<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
USDCareerBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825830500256037731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585670524715113930.post-892141344451172092013-02-20T18:46:00.001-08:002013-02-20T18:46:46.975-08:00Inspirational message in one's email
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: black;">I included an inspirational message in my email
signature. I think it’s fine but my mother doesn’t think it’s appropriate
when I communicate with recruiters. What do you think?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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USDCareerBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825830500256037731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585670524715113930.post-119180922573344892013-01-29T15:00:00.001-08:002013-01-29T15:00:41.371-08:00Duplicate interview attire
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">My name’s
Noelle. I just got called back for a second interview. The problem
is, I only have one interview outfit and can’t afford to buy any more
clothes. And none of my friends are my size. Will it look bad if I
arrive at the second interview in the same outfit?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
USDCareerBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825830500256037731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585670524715113930.post-25927833476809692222013-01-11T15:11:00.002-08:002013-01-11T15:11:26.673-08:00Should my cover letter repeat the content of my resume?<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">I feel like my cover letter just lists
everything that’s on my resume. What’s the point of that if they’re going
to read my resume anyway?</span>USDCareerBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825830500256037731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585670524715113930.post-61500116153061282392012-12-05T16:41:00.002-08:002012-12-05T16:41:48.479-08:00Applying for positions for which you're not 100% qualified<br />
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I see jobs where I have some of the qualifications they’re
seeking, but not all of them. Should I still apply or am I wasting my
time?<o:p></o:p></div>
USDCareerBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825830500256037731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585670524715113930.post-81870795085802483042012-11-15T16:54:00.001-08:002012-11-15T16:54:35.403-08:00How soon to send an interview follow-up message<br />
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I have an upcoming interview and I’m wondering
how soon after the interview I should write my follow-up thank you email?
I’m leaning toward sending it the same day, but does that make me seem too
eager?<o:p></o:p></div>
USDCareerBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825830500256037731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585670524715113930.post-41499839401487061632012-10-18T16:37:00.000-07:002012-10-18T16:37:08.516-07:00Last Minute Interview Tips<br />
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I have a job interview coming up. I’ve read all the
handouts on your website, I’ve practiced questions with my roommate, and I’ve
researched the company. And I have a professional business suit.
Any other last minute tips?<o:p></o:p></div>
USDCareerBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825830500256037731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585670524715113930.post-61576500695547540342012-10-04T16:40:00.001-07:002012-10-04T16:40:18.825-07:00When should Spring graduates start applying for jobs?<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Is it too early to start looking for a
full-time job now if I graduate in May? I’d really like to get started!</span>USDCareerBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825830500256037731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585670524715113930.post-21465055595770895162012-09-21T16:58:00.003-07:002012-09-21T16:58:55.275-07:00One or two page resume?<br />
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Is it really important that I keep my resume to one page? I've got about 10 extra lines I just can't squeeze onto one page.</div>
USDCareerBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825830500256037731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585670524715113930.post-19509038811935678352012-08-17T13:42:00.001-07:002012-08-17T13:42:15.881-07:00How quickly to apply for a job that contains an application deadline<br />
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Please solve a disagreement I’m having with my roommate
about job application deadlines. I say when there’s a deadline in the ad
you can take your time applying for the job because they’ll review all the
applications on the deadline date. She says I should submit my
application way before the deadline. Who’s right?<o:p></o:p></div>
USDCareerBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825830500256037731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585670524715113930.post-13913111720400526592012-07-25T09:15:00.000-07:002012-07-25T09:15:14.382-07:00Follow-Up After an Unsuccessful Interview<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I’m bummed. I was a finalist for a
position I really wanted but didn’t get the offer. Is there anything I can do
now because I really want to work for this company<o:p></o:p></span></div>USDCareerBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825830500256037731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585670524715113930.post-78027062790561079082012-06-28T17:20:00.000-07:002012-06-28T17:20:08.559-07:00Uncomfortable networking with family friends<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">I
know I should be networking with everybody possible, but I feel uncomfortable
contacting family friends. I feel like I’m imposing on them. And it
makes it look like I can’t get a job on my own.<o:p></o:p></span></div>USDCareerBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825830500256037731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585670524715113930.post-73337499156111106592012-06-11T09:51:00.000-07:002012-06-11T09:51:20.819-07:00Why Write Cover Letters if Some Recruiters Don't Read Them?<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Recently I heard a recruiter say she never
reads cover letters, just resumes. So
now I’m wondering if I should even bother writing cover letters at all. They're very time consuming.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">You
explain about writing samples in a 2009 post, but I just found out that I will
be asked to provide a writing sample <u>during</u> an upcoming interview.
How do I prepare for that?<o:p></o:p></span></div>USDCareerBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825830500256037731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585670524715113930.post-68805119280068101832012-05-15T09:21:00.002-07:002012-05-15T09:21:21.181-07:00The Value of a Summer Job vs. an Internship<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">I’ve
lined up this really great summer job, but it’s not an internship. I’m concerned that it will look bad if I
don’t have an internship on my resume.<o:p></o:p></span></div>USDCareerBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825830500256037731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585670524715113930.post-43904263589844871752012-05-09T14:37:00.000-07:002012-05-09T14:37:00.845-07:00Social & Professional Networking for Helping Professionals<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I keep hearing about the importance of a Linkedin
profile for professional networking, but because I’m seeking a job in the
social service profession, I’m a little uncomfortable posting a photo or almost
any identifying information online. What do you think?<o:p></o:p></span></div>USDCareerBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825830500256037731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585670524715113930.post-22894272989628950022012-05-04T13:20:00.001-07:002012-05-04T13:20:39.859-07:00Padding a Resume with Group Memberships<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">A friend recommended
I join a lot of student groups because it’ll look good on my resume. What
do you think?</span>USDCareerBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825830500256037731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585670524715113930.post-23716470162195161982012-04-25T12:59:00.001-07:002012-04-25T12:59:21.888-07:00What's a 1099 Position?<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">I’m interested in a
job, but is says “This is a 1099 position; no benefits.” Is this a scam?</span>USDCareerBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825830500256037731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585670524715113930.post-24132159338700837222012-04-16T17:38:00.001-07:002012-04-16T17:39:53.918-07:00Revealing to Recruiters Where Else You're Interviewing<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"">What do I say if an interviewer asks me where else I’ve applied or interviewed? Do I have to tell them?<o:p></o:p></span></p>USDCareerBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825830500256037731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585670524715113930.post-22433667141552645702012-04-11T14:04:00.000-07:002012-04-11T14:05:39.539-07:00I Have a Linkedin Profile. What Now?<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#1F497D; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">I keep hearing that I should have a Linkedin profile. So I created one and nothing much is happening. Now what?</span>USDCareerBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825830500256037731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585670524715113930.post-8514235437060601822012-03-27T09:08:00.001-07:002012-03-27T09:10:05.631-07:00Contacting Second Level Connections on Linkedin<p class="MsoNormal">I’ve found a few Second Level Connections on Linkedin that I’d like to contact. Is there any way to contact them?<o:p></o:p></p>USDCareerBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825830500256037731noreply@blogger.com1