1. RESUMES
- Replace meaningless "Objective" statements with a strong "Profile"
- Consider blending internship and work experience into functional categories
- Begin sentences with "action verbs;" avoid "responsible for…"
- A cover letter cannot be generic - it must be responsive to the needs/requirements of the job
- K-I-S-S - find a way to keep your letter readable - try the "T" letter
- Don't rely on your spell-checker, e.g. "their" and "there" are both spelled correctly…
- Networking is schmoozing at the 400 course-level - learn something about your contacts
- Use your ears in proportion to your mouth - listen twice as much as you talk!
- Don't use people like tissues: nurture your network for a lifetime of career success
- Learn the language of the field you wish to join: read business news and professional journals
- Practice speaking without "like," "ya know," "awesome," etc.
- Practice telling your personal story - prepare a "commercial" - one more time: K-I-S-S