Tag Archives: College success
Job-Ready Prep for College Students
Whether you are a bright-eyed freshman or a senior counting down the days until graduation, itās never too late to learn the best techniques to prepare for the real world. And by real world, I mean the world outside of your dorms, where meal points disappear and your class schedule turns into a full-time work schedule.
When itās time to transition from campus to career, students should understand that although a college degree can boost your earning potential and improve your resume, it is only a small part of the employment equation. Hiring managers look for applicants who not only have the skills necessary for the job, but also whether the applicant would be a good fit in their company culture. They look for professionalism, confidence, self-motivation and willingness to accept challenges. Many of these qualities arenāt a pre-requisite for your diploma, but are learned through practice and experience. Internships, …
The Top 10 Questions Iāve Heard as Chancellor of WGU Indiana
This is a guest post written by Allison Barber, the Chancellor of WGU Indiana, the state’s accredited, non-profit, online, competency-based university. WGU Indiana is celebrating its two-year anniversity. The universityĀ has helped more than 2,600 students either finish their bachelor’s degree or earn a master’s degree. During the past two years, WGU Indiana has had students or gradutes in 90 counties of the state.
In this piece, Chancellor Barber reflects on some of the most common questions she’s heard in the last year years about WGU Indiana.
1. Why do you driveĀ that crazy “WGU” car?
I decided in the middle of our first year to have a car wrapped in our university logo. Itās the equivalent of driving a billboard! I drive that car all across the state and up to 1,000 miles a month. No matter where I travel folks often come up to me to ask about WGU …
Do you āknow how 2 goā to career success?
This is a guest post written by Sara Hess, Campaign Coordinator and Editor at Learn More Indiana
Career success means different things to different professionals. Whether your industry defines success as products sold, media markets reached or something else entirely, there are smart steps studentsāin high school or collegeācan take to ensure success in their chosen field.
The KnowHow2GO Indiana 2012 campaign kicks off this summer with tips, step-by-step guides and goals for students of all ages to prepare them for college and career success. Thereās even a fun contest to help you win $100 for college expenses!
Of course, one of the smartest things students can do to prepare for their future careers is to intern or job-shadow a professional. While interning will give you a deeper perspective on whether youāll enjoy a specific career path, job-shadowing for just a day or afternoon can also give you a glimpse …