Did you know that references DO NOT belong on your resume? In fact, they should be separate from your resume and submitted only when a potential employer asks for them.
Exploring Careers
Look What Your $5 Does for NAU
Earth Week is coming up! We interviewed a member of the NAU Green Fund Committee in honor of this awesome week filled with events like our Careers with Impact Panel and Networking event, activist Bill McKibben speaking on campus (which is sold out already so ask a friend for an extra ticket!) and the 2nd Annual Eco Fashion Show.
What is the Green Fund Committee, you ask? Well, it’s comprised of a group of students and faculty that… Read more
Start Your Career Journey
Are you lost on your career journey? Don’t worry – Career Services is here to help! Begin by creating an account on Jobs for Jacks, connect with us on social media, and check out some awesome NAU clubs to join on True Blue Connects. Then create a draft resume, get it edited during Career Services drop-in times, take a wide variety of… Read more
Why I Want YOU to Work for a “Best Company”
One aspect of choosing a career is deciding what type of company to work for. With the tough job market, many graduates take the first opportunities that they are offered. Instead of taking your first opportunity, I urge you to figure out your priorities with your career path. Is it worth it to take a job that does not suit you just to be job searching again in 3 months or is it better for your interests to wait it… Read more
How To Tell If A Mystery Shopping Job Is A Scam
Getting paid to mystery shop. Sounds awesome, right? However, there are some scams out there. Check out these guidelines on how to determine if you’re being set up:
- They ask you to pay an upfront fee. Honestly, this is advice for ANY job. Never pay upfront.
- Charge you to have access to see available jobs.
- Asking you to wire money. This is a huge RED FLAG. They may send you a check for a large sum of money, claiming you get to keep… Read more
10 Things to Know About Federal Employment – Guest post by Laurah!
10 Things to Know About Federal Employment
I had no idea working for the federal government could be fun. I imagined nameless employees filling row after row of desks, doing paperwork and speaking in monotone, wearing gray and black. Then I met Mike Odle…
Mike is the Director of Public Affairs for the National Indian Gaming Commission. He spent a day on campus, speaking to students and training staff about federal employment. Mike loves working for the federal government. He’s worked… Read more