Tips to Secure Interviews

During and after graduation students send out a lot of resumes every day. Probably you have also consulted the career center at Presley University and probably you have also gotten to interviews too but not landed a job. You have done everything to land a new job but if nothing is working out then you need to look into these factors:  

• No Connections: Having connections in the corporate world are essential to getting a job even bypassing the interview process. To establish a connection, start networking with the like-minded people and tell them about what you are searching for. Spread the word of the lookout for job. Start letting friends or family members know what type of job you want, and see if they know of anyone who may be able to help. If you don't feel your friend or family network is strong enough, start the networking process by going to an event or meet up in your desired industry. Chat up those around you, and make sure to grab business cards and follow up after. Invite your new contacts to coffee (on you), and start building those relationships.

 

• Don’t Know How to Sell Yourself: Your resume is your representation. You need to talk about yourself to stand out of the pile of the resumes and the competition. For this you need to keep a document of accomplishments. Then when you create your cover letter and résumé, highlight those results, rather than list what you did day to day in past positions. Stay confident in your tone, from paper to in person, and continue to describe the results you can bring to the position during your interview as well.

• You're Not Conversational: In case, you make it to the interviews but are not getting any responses then you need to consider interview style. Apart of discussing why you're perfect for the job and highlighting your skills and results in past positions, you'll want to be conversational. Why? Employers want to like you. Likeable people are the best kinds of people to work with. So turn up the charm and enthusiasm. Show that not only are you fully competent, but you'll be interested in your job and get along with your manager and colleagues. Don't be overeager, but make sure to express your passion and commitment. Part of being likable is listening attentively and responding appropriately. Ask questions, and be interested beyond what you've rehearsed in your interview prep. Remember, you are interviewing the employer as much as they are interviewing you. Relax, take a deep breath and just be your amazing, normal self.

It is very tough when you are not getting the job. But by taking a hard look at your job search process, you can ensure that you get further than ever before. By making changes in your network, your sales and your conversational skills, you'll get past the résumé stage, past the first and second interviews and into your very own corner office.

Becoming Fearless Freshman At Presley University

The freshman year is the most important as it sets the roadmap for the college and career. The first few weeks guide you through the university’s processes, knowing your faculty and making lifelong friends.

No student is aware what is going to happen at the university so find below some tips from Presley University to help you kick off your college right and get into good habits. 

• Embrace The College Transition:

Be open to new things and new changes. Accept the new environment, encounter new experiences, staying away from home, sharing your room with stranger and using communal bathrooms. The more open you are, the more you will gain from new things. Make goals for yourself. 

• Learn How To Manage Your Time:

You will indeed have a lot of free time but this is where many freshman falter. Learn to structure your out-of-class hours to optimize your study and leisure time. By creating and sticking to your own schedule, you won't fall victim to the constant wave of distractions that are often part of college life. 

• Hit The College Club Scene Wisely:

Joining a college club is very important for entering into extra- curricular activities but you should know how to manage classes and homework with it. Determine how much time you have to commit to each club and then choose the few that you are most interested in. It's always better to be fully involved in one or two clubs than to half-heartedly join 20 clubs just for résumé fodder. 

• Keep Up Your GPA:

With all the hustle and bustle that comes in the first month of school, it's important to not let your grades take a back seat. You might be taking a lot of introductory-level classes, but doing well in these classes will also help your GPA. Go to class and hit the books hard to set yourself up for success. 

• Go To Class:

Going to class not only helps reinforce the information in the textbook, but gives you a chance to get to know your fellow classmates and your professors. Also you'll be able to set yourself up for success when time comes to ask professors for help landing an internship or even a job after graduation. As an added bonus, some professors give credit just for being there.

• Call Home:

To your parents and family, you will always be the kid who needed help tying your shoes so give them a call often to let them know you're OK. They'll appreciate the updates and you'll score points for being their thoughtful child.  

• Budget Your Money:

When you first get to campus, there are the necessary expenses, such as books and supplies, but the social expenses also start to rack up. You have to learn to budget your money so that it'll make it all the way through the entire semester. If cash really gets tight, there is the option of an on- or off-campus job. This is a great way to earn some extra dough and also build your résumé. 

• Build A Support System:

Students usually have trouble adjusting to their new college lives. The best way to handle this is by creating a support system at school. Look to see if your school offers counseling or mentoring services where you can go to discuss your concerns and get advice. These services are the key to making a difficult transition smoother.

• Co-Exist With Your Roommate

If you find yourself at odds with your roommate, don't panic. There are ways to cope. First, you have to remember that you just need to co-exist. You don't need to be best friends, but you should talk to each other about any issues and then agree to take a neutral stance with one another to release any tension. If that doesn't work, try talking to your resident assistant or even your resident director. These people are trained to act as mediators and come up with solutions to make living together easier. Finally, if all else fails, you can request a room switch.  

• Don't Commit To A Major:

f you're going into school undecided about your majors, don't sweat it. Take a variety of classes to figure out what you're interested in. Most schools have requisite courses for graduation, so freshman year is a good time to take them and experiment in different academic areas.

Always remember you are not alone. Freshmen have come before you and more will come after you. Your classmates feel the same anxiety and fear that you do. This is the great thing about college -- everyone's in the same boat. All you have to do is reach out to your classmates, open yourself to new experiences, and prepare for a great four years.

Pursue These Careers In 2015

The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics has predicted the type of jobs that will grow the most between 2012 and 2022. These top 100 jobs, are from the industries of business, creative, construction, health care, social services and technology, are then ranked based on projected openings, rate of growth, job prospects, unemployment rates, salary and job satisfaction.

According to the list, health care and technology jobs rise to the top. Here is the list:

• Dentist

Dentists have a number of reasons for being number one: low unemployment rate of 0.9 percent, decent work-life balance, the take-home pay is simply phenomenal. In 2013, dentists earned an average salary of $164,570 and a median salary of $146,340. There will be 23,200 new job openings cropping up at a rate of nearly 16 percent between 2012 and 2022.

• Nurse Practitioner

According to the BLS, employment growth for U.S. News' No. 2 job will swell at lightning speed; by the numbers, expect 37,000 new openings appearing at a rate of 33.7 percent between 2012 and 2022.

• Software Developer

The employment rate is good, as is the salary -- average annual earnings for 2013 were above $96,000, and developers earned a median salary of $92,660 that same year. The BLS predicts there could be more than 139,000 new software developer jobs by 2022.

• Physician

Openings will spike by nearly 18 percent between 2012 and 2022. Internists, or the physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and illnesses, made an average salary of $188,440 in 2013 and a median salary of $186,850.

• Dental Hygienist

The BLS predicts new dental hygienist positions will open at a rapid-fire rate of 33.3 percent.

• Physical Therapist

The BLS predicts employment for the No. 6 job will grow 36 percent between 2012 and 2022 because more qualified PTs are needed to work with the vast, aging baby boomer population.

• Computer Systems Analyst

It is intense work, and the skills needed to do this job right are in demand. The BLS predicts 24.5 percent employment growth for the No. 7 job.

•  Information Security Analyst

The BLS predicts that the No. 8 job will grow at an astounding rate of 36.5 percent between 2012 and 2022.

•  Registered Nurse

It's the occupation's low unemployment rate of 2 percent and the BLS' staggering prediction that more than 525,000 new nursing positions will be created between 2012 and 2022.

•  Physician Assistant

The BLS predicts 38.4 percent growth for the No. 10 job between 2012 and 2022.