Express Yourself With A Resume and Cover Letter!

Want an internship? Looking for a job? Not sure if your resume is up to par? Career Services is the place for you. While resumes may seem easy to set up, you may be missing the mark on how to make yourself stand out from the rest of the working world.

You really want to be up-to-date on what different companies and organizations are looking for when applying for a job. This is where Career Services steps in. We have a ton of resources for all students to help you get started on building your resume.

Don’t have a resume and want to showcase your unique skills and experiences? Then come to one of our Resume Writing clinics. It is a great opportunity for first year students, or upperclassman to know more about how to start and update a resume.

The dates for upcoming our Resume Writing Clinics are: 

• Wednesday, October 19th in the Union Sandstone 1 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm
• Thursday, October 27th in Kamm 106 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm
• Wednesday November 16th in Ritter 101 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm

If you are unable to attend one of these clinics, then stop by our Express Lanes, which take place every week! They are fifteen minute sessions with a Career Advisor, who can look over your resume, give you advice on what to add or change, or tips on how to organize it. You can find the Express Lanes times on your Blackboard site under your Career Services link. Once there, check out the Career Services Fall Calendar.

Another great source is setting up an appointment with one of our awesome advisors in the Career Services office. They love meeting new students, and want to help B-W students succeed in finding a job or internship. Be sure to have a resume ready no matter what shape it’s in. Your resume can only get better.

But enough talk about resumes. When applying for a job or internship, a lot of organizations may also want a cover letter from you. If you do not know what a cover letter is, let me explain. It is a brief description of who you are, what your experiences have been in that field, and why you are interested in the job or internship. It is basically a quick bio for an employer to find out more about you and what you can offer as an employee. Having a strong cover letter will really help you to be remembered when it comes to interviewing. You can also come into our office for an appointment to go over your cover letter.

Remember it is never too late to build your resume or start on a cover letter. With great resources at B-W, you will be prepared with a flawless resume and cover letter to land the job or internship you really want.

GRAD SCHOOL FAIR TONIGHT!

Thinking about Graduate School?

 Be sure to attend the Grad School Fair TONIGHT, Tuesday, Oct. 4!
College and university recruiters from over 100 graduate programs will be on hand to talk to you about application requirements, program details, and can answer any questions you may have! Dress is business casual.

3rd Annual Grad School Fair
TONIGHT, Tuesday, October 4
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Center for Innovation & Growth (CIG)

Don't miss out on this great opportunity! For a complete list of schools and graduate programs being represented at the fair, visit the B-W Blackboard site: https://bb.bw.edu/

Discovering the Right Path for Your Future

Being in college doesn’t guarantee having all the answers. There may be times when you feel like you are the only person who has yet to declare a major or decide what you want to do after college, but I promise you are not alone.

According to an MSNBC article by Gayle B. Ronan, “Eighty percent of college-bound students have yet to choose a major.” Furthermore, the article goes on to say that around fifty percent of students who have declared a major can end up changing their major an additional two or three more times.

The decisions faced in college can be frustrating, and when it comes to picking the path that is right for you, Baldwin-Wallace Career Services is here to help. Don’t even know where to start? That’s okay. By coming in to Career Services and getting information for logging in, students can access a site called Discover. Through a simple online survey that you can take from the comfort of your residence hall, Discover helps to assess your interests, abilities, and values. Once completed, Discover points out career areas that may be compatible for you. It is recommended that students come in for an appointment with an advisor after completing the Discover survey. As someone who has personally utilized Discover, I can tell you that talking with someone who is trained to read your results is a great help.

Whether you are undecided, unsure, or just seeking general career advice, the advisors at Baldwin-Wallace are always willing to help you take the first (or second) step in the right direction for your future.

Discover HOT Jobs and Internships in Northeast Ohio!

If you are looking to discover HOT Jobs and Internships in Northeast Ohio, join Career Services tonight and come to the first
Jobs in Demand Series: Healthcare and Social Service!

Meet with industry professionals, network, and learn about what
skills employers are looking for!

Jobs in Demand Series: Healthcare & Social Service
Thursday, September 29, 2011

4:00 - 5:30 pm
Recreation Center, Higgins 204

Is Grad School In Your Future?

Have you ever considered going to graduate school? Students choose to pursue graduate school for many reasons. Whether you want career or professional advancement opportunities, or want to know more about a particular subject, Career Services can help you take the right steps to reaching your post B-W goals!


October 4 marks the Graduate School Fair taking place at B-W. Currently, over 40 schools have signed up to attend offering a diverse set of programs. Whether you are looking to receive your MBA (Masters of Business Administration), MA (Master of Arts), MS (Master of Science), or another type of degree, the Graduate School Fair can open doors to finding the right school and program for you.


Before you come to the Fair, take part in our Graduate School Workshop Part 2 which will go over vital information regarding admission requirements, application procedures and which tests you might have to take. The workshop will be next Tuesday, September 27th in Malicky 114 from 12:10 – 1:10 pm. Career advisors will be on hand to talk about next steps and what you should do to prepare for the upcoming Graduate School Fair!


Coming to these events will also put you into a drawing to win either a Kaplan Prep Test Course for any graduate school exam compliments of Kaplan, or a free Cap & Gown, from the Career Services Office!


So come and join us for these great upcoming events! Information about the Grad School Fair can be found on the B-W Career Network. A list of schools attending can also be found on there!

Career Services Can Help You With On-Campus Recruiting!

College is the fastest four years of your life. Sometimes as freshmen, you don’t realize the opportunities available to begin the job and internship search! Your future starts the first day you start school at B-W, and it is never too early to start working on building your resume and making career connections. One easy way of doing this is by participating in on-campus recruiting. Through on-campus recruiting, companies and business come to B-W to recruit students for internships and jobs. No matter what year you are, it is a great way to make connections with employers and to get to know what is that they do, and also what they look for in an employee.


The Career & Internship Expo, one of our largest events here in Career Services, takes place in November. Last year over 70 companies participated. They want to meet students like you, and answer any questions you have. It’s a professional environment, but also a more comfortable way to approach a business and ask about job and internship opportunities. Career Services also offers different preparation programs that will help prepare you for the Expo so you can be at the top of your game to score a job or internship.

Another way Career Services can help you prepare for such situations is by coming into our office and setting up an individual appointment with an advisor. By doing this you can have your advisor help you go over your resume, cover letter, and even ask interview questions. Career Services has a great program called the Perfect Interview where you can set up a mock interview to help you familiarize yourself with the interview process. Look for our flyers and calendars to see upcoming event information. It is never too late to prepare for your future, and Career Services can help!

Career Services...the best kep secret!

Career Services is an on-campus resource for both students and alumni. Competing for jobs and internships is hard enough, but not having the right resources to be able to present yourself well is even worse.
This is where Career Services comes into play! Career Services has various events throughout the year to help prepare students for the "real world". I personally love this office! The career advisors have turned my terrible mess of a resume into a masterpiece that I am proud to present to any employer! If you have no idea where to go or who to turn to for help with your career related problems, come straight to the Career Services office! Don't be shy! Come right in and a career advisor will help you with your cover letter or resume, freshen up  your interview skills, or simply help you find your dream job or internship.

Located in Bonds and open Monday through Friday, Career Services is here and ready to help! Whether it's in our office for an individual appointment or at one of our many events, we are here for you! Each week we offer events such as Express Lanes, Resume Writing Clinics and Internship Workshops.

Take a look at some of our upcoming events:
 Graduate School Workshop Part 1: Tuesday, September 20th
 Graduate School Workshop Part 2: Tuesday, September 27th
 Graduate School Fair: Tuesday, October 4th