Have you ever heard of the phrase “It’s not about what you know, it’s about who you know”? Sometimes this phrase applies to the job search. 75 to 95 percent of jobs are never advertised, instead candidates are plucked from the insider network. Another applicant may be more likely to get the same job you want if they already know someone within the company who speaks highly of their work and advocates for their ability to fit in… Read more
Networking
NAU Aquatic Center
The updated Wall Aquatic Center is in one of the newest buildings on campus, the Tennis and Aquatics Center. It opened to students on February 20th, 2016 and has hosted many exciting events since!
Campus Recreation employs about 64 students each year to teach various classes and sessions at the aquatic center. Students teach campus and community members how to swim… Read more
A Taste of Sweet Endings
Last week my coworkers and I had the pleasure of attending a dessert tasting event called A Sweet Ending in the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management. The tasting was for a class called Fundamentals of Cooking (HA243). The students are instructed by Chef Lecturer, Mark Molinaro teaches his students how to plan, organize, and prepare meals in order to turn them into a beautifully crafted edible chef-d’oeuvre.
Read moreHow to Land a Summer Internship!
Spring break is fast approaching and after that, summer will be right around the corner! So why not begin looking for summer internships now? Do it before summer actually creeps up on you and you are left without an internship or a job. Employers begin filling summer internship positions in the spring by opening up their application processes, attending career fairs and getting to know students who are interested in working with them.
If you’re wondering how to get started… Read more
Professional Dress for Less!
Looking like a million bucks doesn’t have to cost as much. Use these five strategies to build a professional wardrobe on a budget!
Hunt for Bargains. You can find amazing online deals on high-quality attire at 6pm.com, Overstock.com, and Amazon.com (search by % off in the left navigation tab). Often, last season’s clothing (which looks remarkably similar… Read more
¿Qué vas a hacer con tu tiempo en la universidad?
Su primer año en la universidad puede ser emocionante pero un poco intimidante, especialmente si no conoces a una sola alma y si sientes como si todo el mundo a tu alrededor ya se conocen. ¡Todos hemos pasado por eso, y este es nuestro consejo…Participa! En la Universidad… Read more