By Rowe Leathers, GCDF
Contributor, Career Services
One of the most important components in a job search is the interview follow up; yet it is one of the most overlooked and uncertain parts of the process. While many job seekers recognize this to be a critical step, many fear it because they don’t know what to say or, worse, don’t want to be a nuisance. To conquer your fear of making that call, consider shifting the way you think about it.
By Kristen Carter, GCDF
Contributor, Career Services
Recently, I spoke with a mother who indicated that her daughter was interested in studying criminal justice based on her desire to work for the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Initially, I was impressed – her daughter’s career goal was quite specific, implying that she had done the necessary research to learn the requirements to be hired in this position. However, after asking a few questions, it turned out that she was only familiar with this part of the agency because she was an avid viewer of the TV show, Criminal Minds.
By Rowe Leathers, GCDF
Contributor, Career Services
Popular TV characters like forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance “Bones” Brennan and Criminal Mind’s Penelope Garcia, Technical Analyst for the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU), provide a peek into STEM careers that can be both challenging and exciting. Hollywood is doing its part to encourage young people toward careers in STEM by creating characters that promote knowledge and skills relevant in STEM industries, especially for female roles. While these career paths are traditionally male dominated, Hollywood is helping show women of all ages that working in science is an option available to them.
By Dr. Jerry Pionk
Faculty Member, School of Management at American Military University
For most military veterans and retirees, there are two main career choices; stick with a civilian version of your military career field or venture out into a new career path. If you elect the former, you may need help translating your military occupation into a civilian job. There are many useful sites that will enable you to match civilian jobs to your military occupation and training.
The days of having just your close friends and family members be a part of your everyday social life circle has come and gone. Employers are now using social media outlets as a way to recruit new employees, and advertise that they are hiring and even host virtual career fairs.
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