4 Tips for Writing Self Evaluations

April 9th, 2012 @

If you haven’t had the opportunity to write a self-evaluation yet, it’s probably because you just landed your first real job out of college. Expect one near your 6 month or one year anniversary. They’re often used as evidentiary support to see if you deserve a promotion, pay-raise, or even can determine your termination. They’re [...]

Five High Demand Jobs for Introverts

March 27th, 2012 @

While many high profile careers require extrovert traits, some of the most high demand jobs are suitable for introverts. Introverts derive energy from within rather than through interaction with others, and work well in environments where there are opportunities to work alone. Although most jobs require interaction with coworker and clients, certain jobs provide more [...]

The Best College Career Center Websites

January 21st, 2012 @

Many students never visit their campus career centers during college. It’s unfortunate that career centers are so underutilized because they can help students choose a college major or career path, in addition to helping with  internships and job searches. And while some career centers lack the staff and resources necessary to provide the best services, [...]

Hot Careers for Computer Science Majors

June 26th, 2011 @

According to a recent New York Times article, the number of computer science majors has been rising after years of decline. The dot-com bust and outsourcing have kept many would-be computer science majors away in years past, but the IT industry is gaining positive attention thanks to a number of fast-growing occupations and media play. [...]

Rise of Women in Male-Dominated Professions: Interview with Sound Engineer Lenise Bent

December 11th, 2010 @

Women are gaining ground in every profession, yet women still hold relatively small percentages of jobs in certain fields and earn less on average than their male counterparts.  Despite these challenges, career success in a male-dominated field is possible, as many women are proving.  DreamWorks sound engineer Lenise Bent offered insight into her success and [...]