No offer? What’s next? By Joana Scharinger | Office of Career Planning Let the emotions pass: Knowing that you didn’t get the job you wanted can be very frustrating. Let the initial impact of the news pass before you decide on next steps. You don’t want to send an angry email to the recruiter or hiring manager and regret closing the door to your dream … Continue reading DIDN’T GET THE JOB OFFER? NOW WHAT?
GROW in your Career By Tarik Asan | Student Success Coach @ Golden Gate University You might know how to set up a SMART goal, but do you know how to GROW? Next time your goal seems too far out, give John Whitmore’s GROW model a shot because each step forward will get you closer to success! G is for Goal: You’ve identified your goal, but what’s the ultimate … Continue reading NAILED IT! NAVIGATING YOUR GOALS AND MULTIPLE JOB OFFERS
By Emily Nahem | Office of Career Planning Increase Your Chances of Getting Hired So you’ve impressed the recruiter with your resume and cover letter…now comes the next step – the interview. The job interview is to confirm that the position is a good fit for you and the company. The interviewer is most likely interviewing multiple candidates, so it’s crucial to make a great … Continue reading 7 INTERVIEW TIPS TO GET YOU HIRED
By Joana Scharinger | Office of Career Planning Online Networking: Tips on LinkedIn Safety LinkedIn is a great tool to develop your professional network, but just like any other social media it can include scams and unsafe connections. Here are things you can do to stay safe on LinkedIn and some red flags to be aware of. How to stay safe on LinkedIn: Be aware … Continue reading HOW TO SAFELY NETWORK ONLINE
5 Tips for Networking on Campus As you approach your first classes of the term, get ready to use the many networking opportunities GGU has to offer! Get out of your comfortable zone and do not hesitate to make the first move. The best way to practice that is by incorporating networking into your daily routine! Check out these simple tips: Get to know your classmates … Continue reading READY TO GET OUT OF THE BUBBLE?
The Benefits of “Getting Involved” By Neepa Parikh | Director | Office of Career Planning About a year before entering college as an undergrad, I finally started to find my voice and get slightly comfortable with public speaking. However, I had a long way to go. I attended a large public university where class presentations were not very common or practical. Luckily, there were tons … Continue reading WE COULD SURE USE YOUR SKILLS AROUND HERE
Are you Benefiting from your Benefits? By Joana Scharinger, Office of Career Planning Salary is only one part of what a company can offer so always look beyond salary when evaluating a job offer. According to a Fast Company article, a good way to look beyond salary is requesting a breakdown of the total package offered. You can ask to review a benefit summary including … Continue reading MORE THAN JUST SALARY
Job Search Tips for Baby Boomers By Joana Scharinger, Office of Career Planning More than 30% of the US workforce consists of baby boomers (among 55-75 years old). This population is known for having a strong work ethic, being independent, competitive, and not planning to leave the work world! In fact, 85% of baby boomers plan to work into their 70’s (even 80’s)! However, more … Continue reading OLDER, NOT OLD!
Come on Baby Light My Fire… About Inclusion By Kandis Rodgers Some of my greatest inspiration comes in the form of an email. This week was no exception. A training (Safe Zone Training) for staff was held at Golden Gate University on how to create safe spaces and serve as allies for the LGBTQ+ students. After the training, I sat at my computer and opened … Continue reading PATH TO A SAFER WORKPLACE
What’s the Worst that Can Happen? By Neepa Parikh, Director, Office of Career Planning When I meet with students who are curious about a particular profession, field, or company, I often ask if they have had the chance to talk to someone currently working in one of those areas. The response is usually, “I don’t know anyone who works at XYZ company.” This is usually … Continue reading YES, YOU CAN TALK TO STRANGERS
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