TeamWorks!: The Power of Adventure
A blog dedicated to all things TeamWorks!

Don’t Belay: Apply Now!
Job opportunities as a TeamWorks! Facilitator 1 are currently available for on-campus and off-campus constituents.

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It’s not what you know, it’s not who you know, but who knows you!

On Friday, March 5th, over 120 students took advantage of the opportunity to connect with 24 alumni from different majors to explore career options.

Thank you to everyone who participated to make this event a success!

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The Center for Experiential Learning would like to announce the opening of nominations for the 2009-2010 Experiential Learner of the Year award.  Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate students who they feel have exemplified why Keuka College is the national leader in experiential learning throughout this past year.  Nomination form and award criteria can be accessed from the college S drive in the “Experiential Learner of the Year” folder.

Do you want to make a lasting impression on employers? Do you want to be viewed as a professional? In today’s job market, a successful job seeker is someone who presents him/herself professionally and utilizes a portfolio during the interview process.

What is a Portfolio?

“A job search portfolio is a job-hunting tool that you develop that gives employers a complete picture of who you are – your education, your talents, your attitudes, your accomplishments, your activities, your experience, your skills and abilities, and what you have the potential to become. You can use the portfolio in job interviews to showcase a point, to illustrate the depth of your skills and experience, or to use as a tool to get a second interview.

Portfolios should be kept in a professional, three-ring binder. You should include a table of contents and use some kind of system, such as tabs or dividers, to separate the various parts of the portfolio. To hold materials, use non-glare plastic sheet protectors.

And remember… once you have created your job search portfolio, be sure to take it with you to all interviews and use it as a tool to get job offers. Once you accept a job offer, keep your portfolio current.” – Bridgewater State College

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The stress of a job search can turn a normal, rational, professional human being into a bumbling, self-conscious mess.  The process can be overwhelming, with many unanswered questions darting in and out of your brain. “Where do I start?” “Whose advice do I follow?” “How do I know my resume will get the employer’s attention?” “What about interviewing?” “Can I get a job?”

To help quiet some of these questions, remember one very important thing: Success in a job search is not correlated to intelligence. In fact, some smart folks are pretty dumb when it comes to the job search.  Instead of practicing interview questions, updating a resume and connecting with other professionals, many people sit at home waiting for the golden opportunity that never comes.

Luckily, finding a golden opportunity is within your grasp by preparation, diligence and tapping into resources.  Career Services offers quality resume, interviewing and job search assistance, so visit us today! In the meantime, check out these articles on common errors that you should avoid.

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10 Things to Never Put on Your Resume

Entering a professional workplace can often seem daunting for college students, especially for those of you who have never held a job before. When taking part in an internship it is extremely important that you make the most of your experience, garnering the skills and knowledge you set out to gain, along with making connections important to your future career.  You will notice through your Field Periods that each organization has a distinct culture and way in which they do things. With only one month to get in, gain some experience, and leave a good impression … you have a lot of assimilating to do, very quickly.

I have listed below for you some quick short tips on making the most of your upcoming Field Period.  For more tips check out the Art of a Successful Field Period.

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Emily Credit ‘11, a junior Biology major, spent five weeks in Costa Rica researching and protecting sea turtles. She also spent time exploring caves, caverns, and forests.

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Kris Pearson, executive director of development at the College, had the opportunity to join Dr. Sander Diamond’s 2009 Field Period in Italy trip. Listen to her story and see photos from the trip.

Former students, Keuka Alumni, are particularly good sources for networking. Not only may they have opportunities at their place of work, they also may be willing to assist you in connecting with potential sites within their own professional network, or they may even be willing to house you for Field Period.

Alumni know what it’s like to do a Field Period, and they want to help and to share in the excitement of your Field Period.

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Each year the National Association of Colleges & Employers conducts an employer survey. Employers rated these personal characteristics as the top 20 they are seeking in job candidates. The Keuka Field Period, combined with other forms of experiential learning, has been proven to help develop these skills in Keuka students.

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