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Employer Perspective: Transitioning to the ‘Real World’

Posted on May 3, 2012 by mmcginnis

    By Abby Bender, HR Manager, Clasen Quality Coatings, Middleton, WI Graduating from college and transitioning to the ‘real world’ can be a scary thought.  You’ve picked a major that you think you’ll like, but really you don’t know.  … Continue reading →

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What Valentine’s Day Teaches Us About Getting a Job

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Jordan

I learned something new this year, women know what we are going to get them for Valentine’s Day.  I guess you could say chocolate, stuffed animals, jewelry and flowers are predictable. Being predictable typically is not a good thing.  This … Continue reading →

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Day 4: Creating Your Resume for the Career Fair

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Jordan

We are on our fourth day of the 10 Days of Career Services and today’s theme is Creating Your Resume for the Career Fair.  All of today’s CALS Career Services events are sponsored by the Wisconsin Office of State Employment … Continue reading →

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Alternatives to the Objective Statement

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Jordan

I was in a class recently and he was talking about the objective statement.  He explained that many employers do not like the objective statement because it does not give an employer a sense of what you, as a possible … Continue reading →

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