On the first day of resumes, NAU Career told me…

ON THE FIRST DAY OF RESUMES, NAU Career told me: HAVE A SOLIDLY CRAFTED RESUME! NAU Career presents...12 Days of Resumes! Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle this holiday season while trying to build your resume! Turn on the fireplace, grab yourself a cup of hot cocoa, and read through our TWELVE DAYS OF …

Reflecting summer internship experience on your resume

By Janea Byrne You’ve completed your summer internship, and classes are about to start up again. Now what? Now is the perfect time to update your resume! While it’s fresh in your mind, this is a great opportunity to reflect on your recent experience as an intern. Start thinking about what skills you learned and …

Making the most of your summer internship

By Janea Byrne It’s important to not only show up to your internship, but really use this time to your advantage. So, how can you make the most of your experience? Develop a professional reputation. Interns are exposed to various work opportunities and social environments in their internships. You have the chance to act appropriately, communicate …

Preparing for your Summer Internship

Preparing for your summer internship By Janea Byrne “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin Summer is quickly approaching, and it’s almost time to start that internship you’re so excited about. Landing your summer internship was just the beginning. Now, you need to think about what you can do to …

Alumni Spotlight: Michael Smock

We first met Michael in the Summer of 2018 as he was making the switch from a student-employee to a full-time career. Michael came to our office for Resume/Cover Letter and Mock Interview appointments. He was able to turn a career experiment (student employment, in this case!) into a full time opportunity, finding out what …

Interview Tips for Introverts

By Arielle Torricelli For introverts, getting a job can be hard. A lot of the job hunting process involves talking and socializing that most of us would probably rather avoid. For example, one of the hardest parts of getting a job is the interview. However, there are a few tips and tricks that introverts can …

Graduate School Applications: 5 Tips to help you get into Grad School

By Allyson Laesch Are you thinking about applying to graduate school? Winter break is a great time to knock out some of those applications! Here are five tips from Allyson Laesch, current Graduate Assistant and soon-to-be graduate from her program, to get into graduate school: 1. Start early! Applying to graduate school takes a lot …

The Best Spotify Stations for Finals Week

By Brittni Davis With reading and finals week upon us, the pressure of passing with good grades is starting to weigh-in. However, thanks to Spotify, there are ways to relieve some of the stress being placed onto students. Here are five playlists that I recommend for students to listen to as a means of relieving …

Unexpectedly Tough Interview Questions

You’ve crafted the perfect resume, concisely highlighting your most relevant skills and accomplishments. Your cover letter grabbed the attention of the hiring manager, making it easy to offer you the next step: an interview. After all the preparation and practice, don’t let these three common questions hold you back! Most interviews will include some iteration of …

Dos and Don’ts: Professional Dress for a Job Interview

Don’t miss your opportunity to stock up on discounted professional attire at NAU Career Development’s JCPenney Suit-Up event Sunday, September 16th. Click here for more information and to register. Business formal is the most traditional and conservative style of work dress. Although only 9% of white collar workers dress in business formal attire on a …