Career Development

This series is meant to provide useful information related to the following topics: resume and cover letter writing, networking, interviewing, office politics, negotiating, evaluating job offers, relocating, transitioning into the workplace, evaluating company culture, professionalism, LinkedIn, job/internship search strategies, social media in the job search, etc. Think about topics of interest to you and your friends.

The Adventures of a Recreation Major

Happy Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation month! There are so many students that comprise this career community, like my friend Ellie, who have had many positive experiences related to their career! I asked her some questions regarding an internship she had …

By Megan Lisch
Megan Lisch
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6 Tips and Tricks to Create a Resume that Gets the Job Done

By now, we all know college is a time where we can all start putting our lives together because we are expected to be grownups. Kind of. Anyway, a big part of  “adulting” is having a resume that can lend …

By Nik Roseau
Nik Roseau
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I’m an Online Fitness Coach Who Overcame a Lot of Obstacles to Make It

“When things are going really badly, the one thing you can almost always control is your movement,” explains Bo Hickey, a full-time online fitness coach for RITTER Sports Performance. “‘I’m lucky that I’ve always had mentors who’ve taught me how …

By Alec Burcham
Alec Burcham
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The Intersection of Hospitality, Tourism, Recreation, and Public Health

Welcome back to all students, faculty, and staff!  It is hard to believe that winter break is over and it is already 2018.  That means it’s time to jump into the first career community month of the year with a …

By Derek Herrmann
Derek Herrmann Graduate Student, Visiting Research Associate
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MY WORD OF THE YEAR FOR 2018: PROGRESS

Happy 2018 and welcome to my annual ritual of choosing a word of the year for the upcoming 12 months.

Picking a “word of the year” continues to be an alternate path for those of us who don’t want to …

By Lindsay Pollak
Lindsay Pollak Author/Keynote Speaker
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New Year’s Resolutions – Straight from the Team of Bloggers!

It is already 2018! And with a New Year comes New Year’s resolutions! We asked our team about their resolutions – read on to find out more!

 

“What is 2018 if not a year for community engagement. As a …

By Trishnee Bhurosy
Trishnee Bhurosy Student Ambassador - Blog Editor
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Finding and Initiating Job Shadows

Job shadows – I never really knew how important these were until I went through one. They are a great way to see what a day of work in your field of interest is like. One of the keys to …

By Matthew Howard
Matthew Howard
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Making the Best from Service Learning Experiences

Service learning experiences have invigorated my goals as a community health researcher and practitioner. To this, mention worthy has been the 11 weeks internship program in Uganda through the Advancing Collaboration and Community Training (ACCT) program of Indiana University, Bloomington. …

By Tapati Dutta
Tapati Dutta PhD Candidaate
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The Importance of LinkedIn Across Geographical Boundaries

If you have been around the School of Public Health lately, or have subscribed to the weekly updates from Career Services, you have likely seen a big push for crafting a professional-grade LinkedIn profile.  This is truly a sign of …

By Derek Herrmann
Derek Herrmann Visiting Research Associate
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Crafting a Competitive LinkedIn Profile

LinkedIn can be considered one of the most daunting social media platforms to be a member of. When I first became part of the LinkedIn community, I was definitely intimidated by the strength and professional style of my peers’ work …

By Megan Lisch
Megan Lisch
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