Seniors….fall semester is flying by and graduation will be here before you know it! Here is Part 4 in our series about what you can do each year at NAU to prepare yourself for your career. Be sure to take a look at our Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Career Journey posts to read our advice leading up to this last year. Read more
Fun in Flagstaff
Following up on the NAU Fall Career and Graduate School Fair
We had a lot of fun at the Fall Career Fair.
On October 9th, we had over 50 employers and graduate schools at the NAU Fall Career & Graduate School Fair in the HLC. We saw many of our awesome Lumberjacks come and network, making meaningful connections.… Read more
Carissa’s 9 Tips for Incoming Lumberjacks
As summer draws to a close, get in your last tanning sessions, lake trips, and all night Netflix marathons. It’s time to start packing and getting back into “school-mode.” This blog post is a list of my 9 college tips for incoming Lumberjacks (even returning students can learn something). Many of these tips come from my own mistakes – such as almost getting a speeding ticket when driving up to Flagstaff for the first time or forgetting my chap… Read more
5 Productive Ways To Make The MOST of your Summer
Summer is a time of relaxation, a break from the crazy stress of classes, and a chance to log in some serious Netflix time. While you enjoy your summer, however, there are a few things you can do to be productive and prepare yourself for the fall:
1. Update your resume.
Update your resume. Working a summer job? Add that. Summer, for most people, is when they have the most free time. Relish in the fact that you have this time… Read more
Some Last Minute Career Fair Attire Tips
So…the Career Fair is next Thursday. Have you assembled your outfit yet? Have you even bought it?! Don’t worry, I haven’t either, fellow procrastinators. Here are some last minute tips for gentlemen and ladies on Career Fair attire.
Gentlemen
1. Don’t forget to cut off the stray threads on new suits. Often they can be in places that you can’t see! Take a quick scan over your suit, grab a pair of scissors, and you’ll be looking professional.
Find Out What You Love To Do … by volunteering!
Career Exploration. When it comes down to it, college students either have a path set out and know what they want to do, or they’re completely lost. For those who are lost…I have an answer for you: volunteering.
Not only is volunteering good for self fulfillment and giving back to the community, but there are many benefits career-wise. By trying out different volunteer positions with different organizations or companies, you can determine what you like and don’t like. Who knows…you… Read more