Ace Your Next Interview with Big Interview  

Nervous about an upcoming interview? Don’t know how to prepare? Complete a mock interview on Big Interview! Big Interview is a job interview training software that offers video mock interviews with AI feedback, written and video job search and interview …

By Tracey Gray
Tracey Gray Assistant Director
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Tips To Stand Out At Your Internship

Networking and engaging in informational interviews are pivotal practices when exploring careers and seeking future employment. Networking involves establishing informal contacts and nurturing relationships that yield information, advice, and additional connections. These efforts can significantly aid in making well-informed career …

By Gerald Tang
Gerald Tang Executive Director
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Thank You Email (or Card) – An Important Step After A Job Interview

Sending a thoughtful thank you card after an interview can be the deciding factor in whether you get a job offer or not. It’s also your chance to make a lasting good impression. Here are some straightforward tips for writing …

By Gerald Tang
Gerald Tang Executive Director
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Be the Creator of Your Life and Career

BSU is joining the Life Design movement!    

About 10 years ago, two faculty from Stanford University developed Life Design, an approach that helps students think early and often about solving the ‘wicked problems’ of life and career.  Stanford students loved …

By Carol Crosby
Carol Crosby Associate Director, Life Design @BSU
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6 Questions to Ask Employers at a Career Fair

Career Fairs are a helpful, efficient opportunity to meet with a variety of employers hiring in your major.  Asking good questions is the best way to make a good impression on employers and get the information you need!   

In general, …

By Amy Kirkcaldy
Amy Kirkcaldy Assistant Director of Employer Engagement and Outreach
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Guiding Your Graduate: Effective Strategies for Parents in the Job Search Journey 

Has your graduate recently finished college and is now struggling to find their footing in the job market? Supporting them effectively during this transition requires a careful balance of guidance and independence. Here’s how to navigate this: 

Helping vs. Doing:

By Katie Muldoon
Katie Muldoon Marketing and Program Coordinator
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Negotiating a Job Offer

You applied for a great job through a company’s website and completed all their interviews.  The hiring manager has just called to verbally extend you the job offer and she is emailing you the official offer letter for your signature.  …

By Jill Gardosik
Jill Gardosik Career Advisor
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Why Transfer Students Should Visit Career Services in their First Semester

Remember your first day of college? You had to adjust to a new campus, new classes, new professors, new friends and more. Everything was new. Now think about doing that day all over again at a completely new university where …

By Katie Vagen
Katie Vagen Associate Director of Internships & Career Development
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Finding and Applying for an On-Campus Job

What if you could walk 10 minutes from your class to your job?   

You could, if you worked at BSU!  There are many offices on campus that seek undergraduates to support our campus.  As I write this blog posting mid-summer, …

By Carol Crosby
Carol Crosby Associate Director, Life Design @BSU
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Resume Writing: Tips and Tricks for Your Career Service Resource Library

Resumes serve as the gateway to career opportunities, making it essential for job seekers, especially college students, to craft compelling and effective resumes. Career service professionals play a crucial role in guiding students through this process. In this blog post, …

By CareerShift
Job hunting & career management solutions
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Cover Letter Writing – The Middle Paragraph

Although not mandatory for every job application, cover letters are often welcomed by employers. They provide insight into the applicant’s view of their suitability for the role and give an impression of their writing abilities, which could be crucial for …

By Gerald Tang
Gerald Tang Executive Director
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Overcome Three Common Job Search Challenges

While searching for a job or internship, pay attention to the process and how your application materials are being received. It’s very easy to externalize issues in the job search and attribute struggles to the job market, interviewers, and the …

By Gerald Tang
Gerald Tang Executive Director
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401(a) vs 401(k): What’s the Difference? Is One Better Than the Other?

Are you ready to start investing in your retirement? While you might know that you should save for when you’re too old to work, understanding the savings options of 401(a) vs. a 401(k) can feel like a job in and …

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Beyond BSU Speaker Series – Conversation with Kelly Duggan ’06, President and Owner of Physical Therapy U (PTU)

By Gerald Tang
Gerald Tang Executive Director
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Part-Time Job vs. Internships

Are you unsure whether you should pursue a part-time job or an internship? What are some of the differences? How should you prioritize your time at BSU?

Our expert answer is: It depends…

Getting a job or an internship during …

By Gerald Tang
Gerald Tang Executive Director
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Tell me about yourself/30-second Introduction

Tell me about yourself.

One of the most important parts of any interview happens in the first few moments when you’re instructed to “tell me about yourself.”  Whether in the initial or in the final round of interviews with the …

By Gerald Tang
Gerald Tang Executive Director
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