tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56121484016725600312024-03-14T01:13:36.652-07:00Stony Brook University Career CenterThis blog is for Stony Brook University students who utilize the Career Center and its services.Stony Brook University Career Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734253562152323364noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612148401672560031.post-84362570936142610682012-05-09T06:58:00.002-07:002012-05-09T06:58:53.727-07:00Video: How To Be A Great Leader in the Workplace<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kLfh340QPxg" width="560"></iframe><br />
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Watch one of our Career Counseling Interns, Nicole Perretti, give advice on how to be a great leader in the workplace!<br />
<br />Stony Brook University Career Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734253562152323364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612148401672560031.post-72089497348984822662012-05-07T13:09:00.000-07:002012-05-07T13:09:16.190-07:00The Dos and Don’ts of Accepting a Job Offer<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Congratulations
– you’ve received a job offer! Before you accept, take a breath. There are many
things that need to be taken into consideration before accepting a job offer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>How do I respond?</strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The
first step is to express enthusiasm for the offer<span class="msoIns"><ins cite="mailto:Joanna%20Durso" datetime="2012-05-02T15:40"><span style="color: teal;">,</span></ins></span> in
order to show the company that you are still interested in the position. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>What if I need time to think it over?</strong></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">It
costs the company both time and money to recruit. You have already made it
through the hiring process, and as long as you are cordial, an employer should be more
than happy to give you the time. In order to receive more time, you may just ask
if you may have more time to consider your options before coming to a final
decision on the offer. You may want to discuss the details of the job to gain a
better understanding of what is being offered to you.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>What else do I need to consider?</strong></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The
next crucial part of the process is to evaluate the offer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are two realms to focus on while you
are assessing the offer: expenses, and personal and professional satisfaction. When
evaluating expenses, you should consider how much money you will spend on
commuting, as well as things like rent, utilities, child care, and other
considerations. To calculate a monthly budget, use the <a href="http://www.nycareerzone.org/graphic/budgeting/budgeting.do"><span style="color: blue;">Dollars and $ense</span></a>
feature on the New York CareerZone website. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">When considering
the satisfaction you can receive from the new position, you will want to think
about how this position fits into your long-term career goals. Can you be
successful in this position?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Carefully
consider the number of hours that you will be spending on the job, and what you
may be giving up, if anything, when accepting the position. Lastly, you are
going to want to determine if you will enjoy working for that company, by
seeing if your values and way of thinking align with the company’s way. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Now
that you have evaluated the offer, you next want to determine the minimum offer
you are willing to accept, your bottom line. Now you are ready to negotiate,
accept or decline. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>Should I negotiate?</strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Negotiating
can be difficult for many people, but know that as long as you remain
respectful and courteous, most employers will not have an issue with
negotiations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you view the
negotiations as a competition, you are likely to come across as too pushy and
will definitely not get what you want.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">When
negotiating salary, you are always going to want to start high and work towards
a middle ground. This is commonly known as highballing; with this technique you
are showing that you are willing to compromise to a fair and reasonable
starting salary. When requesting a salary, it is important to present a range
rather than a specific number. In order to determine a fair starting range you
can use the <a href="http://www.bls.gov/ooh/"><span style="color: blue;">Occupational Outlook Handbook</span></a>,
and type your job title into the search bar. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once you find the position, you can look at
salary information nationally as well as by region. It is also important to
keep in mind that salary is not the only thing to negotiate. Benefits, such as
vacation days, salary review, sick days, insurance coverage, and bonuses can
also be brought to the table when negotiating. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">When
negotiating, it is also important to continue to sell yourself to the employer.
You must justify every additional dollar or benefit you request by focusing on
the employer’s needs. You have to make a claim as to how you are going to
benefit the company and deserve the compensation that you are requesting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ability to articulate what you can bring
to the table assures the employer that they are winning, too. Lastly, it is
imperative that you remain confident throughout the negotiating process. Thus, you
must remain mindful of both body language and speech patterns throughout the
entire conversation. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">If,
after the negotiating process, you still have not received what you feel you
deserve, it is perfectly acceptable to walk away. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>What if I want to decline the offer?</strong></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">When
declining an offer, you want to make sure that you put it in writing. The
letter should be sent in a timely fashion, due to the fact that you are not
interested and are taking a potential position away from someone else. When
most people decline an offer, it is because they have received a better offer
given their goals and interests; this is the point that the letter should focus
on. There is no need to include extensive details about the other position,
just that there is another position which suits you more. There is also no need
to go into details about what is wrong with the current position; you would not
want to insult the employer. Below is an example of a letter with the intent to
decline an offer.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">900
Zebra Street<br />
Stony Brook, NY 11794<br />
(540) 555-9009<br />
email: <a href="mailto:myname@email.com"><span style="color: blue;">myname@email.com</span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">May 7,
2012</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">John
Smith<br />
Zebra Inc.<br />
111 Zebra Rd.<br />
Stony Brook, NY 11794</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Dear
Mr. Smith:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Thank
you very much for offering me the position of Assistant to the Regional Manager
at Zebra Inc. While I appreciate the challenging opportunity the position
offers, I have been given another job offer which I believe more closely
matches my current career goals and interests. Therefore, although it was
a difficult decision, I must decline your generous offer. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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again, thank you for your consideration, and I appreciate all of your time. I
wish you and Zebra Inc. continued success and I hope our paths will cross again
in the future.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Best regards,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><o:p><span style="font-family: "Lucida Handwriting"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;">John Doe</span></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><o:p><span style="font-family: "Lucida Handwriting"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">John
Doe</span></span></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><o:p><span style="font-family: "Lucida Handwriting"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>I think I'm ready to accept my offer!</strong> </span></span></span></span></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><o:p><span style="font-family: "Lucida Handwriting"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">When
accepting an offer, whether it is without or with negotiations, make sure you
completely understand what you are accepting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Now that you have accepted an offer, you must stop searching. Continuing
to search can ruin your already accepted offer by portraying yourself as a
dishonest person with bad character. </span></span></span></span></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><o:p><span style="font-family: "Lucida Handwriting"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Good Luck, and happy searching!</span></span></span></span></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><o:p><span style="font-family: "Lucida Handwriting"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Erin Tully, Career Counseling Intern</span></span></span></span></o:p></span></div>Stony Brook University Career Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734253562152323364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612148401672560031.post-27157463134775957832012-04-18T09:01:00.000-07:002012-04-18T09:01:04.255-07:00Preparing for a Job Interview with a Little Help from the Career Center!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r_6pa4Onht0/T47lD7VU1oI/AAAAAAAAAFE/Ih7GPCWWWDg/s1600/Denise_picture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r_6pa4Onht0/T47lD7VU1oI/AAAAAAAAAFE/Ih7GPCWWWDg/s320/Denise_picture.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">It’s that time of the year again, when many students find themselves applying to different jobs and internships! Whether you are a freshman exploring different interests by volunteering for the summer, or a senior searching for that full-time job after graduation, a key factor to doing well in any application process is the interview.</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Have you ever had an interview that you felt went <b>terribly</b>? I did. I can still remember the first “real” interview I ever had. It was in high school and I was extremely nervous. In fact, my interviewer even said to me, “You look <b>very </b>nervous.” As expected, I did not receive a job offer, and for a while after I was very discouraged. I thought it would be impossible for me to ever do well on an interview. And if I couldn’t do well on interviews, then how was I ever going to get a job and gain experience for the future?<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you have ever had a similar experience or feel that way now, <b>it is okay</b>. There are many individuals that are in the same shoes! However, there is no reason to be intimidated by the interviewing process. I am a senior graduating this May, and from my experiences, I have learned that interviewing is a <b>skill</b>. Yes, like all other skills, some learn quicker than others and it may come naturally. But for many others, including myself, interviewing is learned through <b>experience</b>. Each and every time you interview, you learn from it. </span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A great way to prepare for a job interview, or even just to practice your interviewing skills, is to come into the Career Center for a <b>mock interview</b>! Our career counselors know the types of questions that employers generally ask, and the best part is that they can give you helpful and specific feedback. You will learn what your strong points are, but also what you need to work on before your actual interview. The best way to improve your interviewing skills is learning through experience, so <b>practice… practice… practice</b>! <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I have had three mock interviews at the Career Center since the Fall 2011 semester, and I plan to have another one in the very near future! With each mock interview I’ve had, I’ve learned something new. I’ve even done a mock phone interview, which was really great! Sometimes phone interviews can feel unusual and even a little awkward. When I had my mock phone interview, I got to experience the pause that might come along when speaking to an employer, and the quick pace and style of a phone interview. These are things that you would normally read about, but <b>aren’t really sure what they are like until you experience them</b>. After my mock phone interview I felt <b>more confident </b>about the real deal that was yet to come, and I ended up doing really well!</span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">So, if you would like to work on your interviewing skills, come to the Career Center and schedule a <b>mock interview</b> with one of our career counselors. I guarantee it will be a worthwhile experience that you will learn a lot from!<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Best</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">,<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Denise Cheng</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Career Counseling Intern</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Stony Brook University<u><span style="color: blue;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></div>Stony Brook University Career Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734253562152323364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612148401672560031.post-14378174527868191982012-03-26T09:48:00.001-07:002012-03-26T09:50:33.358-07:00What Recruiters Look For In Your Resume<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Recruiters receive many resumes at once at a job fair, not to mention the amount they see every day from their websites and places where they have posted their job openings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, what do YOU have to do to make sure yours stands out?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The answers are not always clear cut, as some recruiters favor certain things over others. However, I can provide you with the basics.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What is a resume?</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">A resume is typically a one-page description of you and is built around three areas: Education, Experience & Skills.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Experience can mean extracurricular activities, work, internships, volunteer work, and/or academic projects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A few examples of skills that need to be put on a resume include technical (e.g. Microsoft Office) and language skills.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What is the purpose?</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The main purpose of a resume is simple: to get an interview.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lesson 1 – Contact Information</span></span></i></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Make sure that your contact information (address, phone number and email address) is up to date and is professional.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Email addresses such as </span><a href="mailto:cutiepiesexiibabyii@ak.com"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">cutiepiesexiibabyii@ak.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> will most likely be pushed off to the side—no matter how good a resume it could be.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lesson 2 – Formatting</span></span></i></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Templates</b>—Recruiters tend to dislike templates because they do not exemplify all that a job seeker has to offer and they lack a personal touch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The format that many templates use can cause your information to spill onto a second page or appear too flashy, distracting the recruiter from what’s really important—your experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes when you are filling out a template, it forgets to ask you for <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>crucial information, such as your email address.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If a recruiter usually schedules interviews by email, he/she would have to go out of his/her way to call you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep it simple for the recruiter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He/she should not have to work that hard to contact you.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Objective</b>—This is useful when applying for a specific position at a company.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have a resume that you use for every position you apply for, be sure to update the objective each time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It would be a big mistake to send out a resume to an employer with the wrong company and position title on it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An example of an objective could be:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">To utilize my communication and managerial skills for the XYZ position at YOUR Company.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i>This is something the recruiter will keep in mind while reading the rest of your resume.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">When describing your experiences, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">USE BULLET POINTS</b>!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep your bullets short and to the point.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A resume is also used to highlight your skills and to entice the recruiter to want to know more about you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The only way he/she can do that is through an interview!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Most importantly, make sure your resume is clear and concise!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">**For more examples of formatting, see our Sample Resumes in the Resource Library of ZebraNet**</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lesson 3 –Job Description/Qualifications</span></span></i></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Some recruiters use a screening process to determine which applicants will be considered for an interview.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The only way a resume will pass through the screening process is if the applicant meets all of the required qualifications listed on the job posting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Therefore, it is imperative that the qualifications are found somewhere on your resume.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be sure to read the job description and qualifications carefully and tailor your resume to that specific position.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place “buzzwords” that you may find in the description into your resume so they jump out at recruiters.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">For example, a post for an administrative assistant at a university may be asking for applicants to have experience working with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you want to apply for the position, and you know how to use these programs, put them on your resume.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If they are not on there, the recruiter will assume you do not have those skills and will not consider you for an interview.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most simply put, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">give the recruiters what they are asking for.</i></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It is also not enough to say that you have technical and/or soft skills (organizational, teamwork, clerical, interpersonal, communication, etc.).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These skills should be highlighted in your experience on the resume.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For example, if you have used Excel in your internship or job, be sure that when you are writing your job duties, you include <u>how</u> you have used Excel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you want to exhibit your communication, organizational and other soft skills, be sure to note them in your job duties as well.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">A helpful tip for any student who wants to tailor his/her resume to a particular field</i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Read through multiple job descriptions and qualifications and note the similarities among the descriptions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will find that writing your resume just became easier because you have the gist of what recruiters in your field are looking for.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lesson 4 – Getting Involved</span></span></i></b><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Recruiters understand that as students, not all of us are able to balance school and work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a college student, there are numerous ways to get involved and obtain experience:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Community Service/Volunteering</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Internships (paid, non-paid, credit-bearing)</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Extracurricular Activities (on- and off-campus)</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Relevant Coursework (including class projects and research)</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Becoming a Teaching Assistant (T.A.)</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Starting or becoming a leader in a student organization (on- or off-campus)</strong></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Recruiters are evaluating how you have made your experiences relevant to the position you are applying for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A position that requires the ability to work with others could be related to being a member of the executive board in a student organization, or <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>working on a class project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Leadership, helping, and communication skills could be developed through extracurricular activities, internships and/or volunteering.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Recruiters are always seeking the best candidate for the job.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember to read over the job descriptions and qualifications to determine if you can cater your experiences to what they are looking for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although you want your resume to be aesthetically pleasing, too many lines, colors and templates could distract the recruiter from what is really important: your experience and getting that interview!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">*For more resources on resumes, look for our Resume and Cover Letter Instruction Packets in your ZebraNet account in the Resource Library*</i></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">**The Career Center also provides Resume/Cover Letter Review Hours! Stop in today for one-on-one resume assistance:**</span></i></b></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1-4pm (Walk-ins)</i></b></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Fridays from 1-4pm (By appointment only; call 631-632-6810 to schedule)</i></b></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin: 1em 0px;">Shelly Punter<br />
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Spring 2012<o:p></o:p></div>Stony Brook University Career Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734253562152323364noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612148401672560031.post-27104767708150157472012-03-12T07:17:00.001-07:002012-03-12T07:20:19.602-07:00The Art of Thank You: The Secret of Success<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bNxavrE07WE/T14Dm-8VuBI/AAAAAAAAAE8/Ke2zJwj8ieo/s1600/thank+you.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bNxavrE07WE/T14Dm-8VuBI/AAAAAAAAAE8/Ke2zJwj8ieo/s320/thank+you.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">During my senior year at Stony Brook University, I find myself in a position to give thanks to many people who are crucial to my success. The topic for this blog came from a little book I read by the same title, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Art of Thank You</i> by William James, found in the Career Center’s Library (a great resource students tend to overlook). <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Art of Thank You</i> helped me to properly show my appreciation and gratitude to all of the people in my life that helped me further my career goals. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
<u><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Why write a thank you note?</span></u><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">The purpose of a thank you note is to express your appreciation and gratitude. Some people may think that writing a thank you note is trivial; this could not be further from the truth. In <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Art of Thank You</i>, James writes, “The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.” I am a psychology major so this quote really stood out to me; we want to feel like what we do is important and has had an impact on someone’s life. Showing how thankful you are to those who helped you along the way is one of the many ways to accomplish this goal. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><u><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">When should you send a thank you note?</span></u><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">A thank you note should be sent ASAP. If the thank you note is meant for a professional occasion, like a job interview, it should be written within 24 hours while the interaction is still new.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><u><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">What kind of thank you should you send?</span></u><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">In this time and age, an email is a fast and realistic option when writing a thank you note. However, keep in mind that an employer will be expecting impeccable online etiquette. Make sure that the email is professional and that you are writing from the same email address that is on your resume.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To avoid your email being sent to spam, make sure that your subject line is short, but to the point. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">When writing a handwritten thank you note, what paper to use is something you need to consider. Thank you notes can be sent on informal stationary but </span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">that doesn't mean it is okay to use a piece of paper torn from your notebook. Find a note card that reflects your personality and that is professionally appropriate, and keep a ready supply on hand. Some stores where you can find thank you note paper are Target, Hallmark, and Wal-Mart. After reading this blog I am sure that you will find plenty of situations where a thank you note will be appropriate, for example, after receiving a gift, for help with an academic project, for offering a sympathetic ear, for being a good friend, for finding your Stony Brook ID, for buying you a meal, etc. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">What if your handwriting mimics a doctor’s chicken scratch? A printed thank you note can be a suitable option, or just a thank you email. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><u><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">What is an appropriate occasion for a thank you note?</span></u></div><div style="line-height: 115%;"><b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Interview</span></b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">-</span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> A thank you note after you have an interview sets you apart from other candidates for the same position. In your note, make sure to reiterate your interest in the position and in the organization. A thank you note can also remind the employer about your qualifications for the position; if you thought of something you forgot to mention in the interview, mention it in your thankyou letter. A hard copy note (not handwritten) is most formal and appropriate after an interview.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Job offer</span></b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">- A thank you note after you have been offered a position is a </span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">formal way to accept or decline a job offer. This thank you note will be different from the interview thank you note in that you are letting the recruiter know how grateful you are that they chose you for the position in the company. </span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Job rejections</span></b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">- Thank you letters should be sent to employers that have offered you a position, but that you have decided not to accept.</span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> In declining an offer, you want to express your appreciation for the offer and thank the employer for their consideration. Your objective is to reject the offer, but maintain a relationship with the employer. This continued relationship is important because if you reapply for another position the employer will acknowledge your determination and passion for the company. The world is a very small place, so it’s also a good idea because you never know how networking and making connections will come up!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Recommendations</span></b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">- Most graduate schools, awards applications, and job positions will require you to provide recommendations. The person you ask to recommend you should receive a thank you note. In this case, a personalized, handwritten note would be best. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><u><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Thank you samples:</span></u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><i><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Thank you email for an interview:</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><i><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span></i><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">This can be found in the Career Center main website under the <a href="http://www.career.sunysb.edu/content/students/students">Students</a> section. This website is a great place that has many resources aside from the thank you sample.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Thank you for an initial interview:</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="http://www.career.vt.edu/Interviewing/AfterThanksFollowUp.html#Sample5.4"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.career.vt.edu/Interviewing/AfterThanksFollowUp.html#Sample5.4</span></span></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Thank you for an on-site interview:</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="http://www.career.vt.edu/Interviewing/AfterThanksFollowUp.html#Sample5.5"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.career.vt.edu/Interviewing/AfterThanksFollowUp.html#Sample5.5</span></span></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><i><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Acknowledging a job offer, neither accepting nor declining:</span></i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> </span><a href="http://www.career.vt.edu/JobSearchGuide/AcknowledgingOffer.html"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.career.vt.edu/JobSearchGuide/AcknowledgingOffer.html</span></span></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><i><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Thank you for a recommendation </span></i> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="http://www.ablebits.com/outlook-templates-phrases/thank-you-letters-samples.php"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.ablebits.com/outlook-templates-phrases/thank-you-letters-samples.php</span></span></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p><span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Posted by Aline De Jesus <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Career Counseling Intern<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Spring 2012<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Stony Brook University Career Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734253562152323364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612148401672560031.post-24579500087507703982012-02-20T05:30:00.000-08:002012-02-20T05:31:40.299-08:00The Do's and Don'ts of Dressing Professionally<div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">When we are stressed about an important professional development event, the way we dress can take a back seat to other worries. The importance of our resumes can take over, but do not worry about your resumes. The <strong>Career Center</strong> is here to help on <strong>Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1pm to 4pm</strong> (you can also come on <strong>Fridays by appointment – call 631-632-6810</strong> to book a slot!). You will meet with one of our wonderful Career Center counselors and review your resume so that you can be represented in the best possible light. Carrying ourselves professionally can be a difficult and intimidating task for some of us, but following these quick do’s and don’ts should help you secure a job or internship!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Dress Professionally </span></b></div><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Do not worry that you are overdressed. This is not a problem and can only set you apart from other candidates who decided to not dress up.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W0GIogkp6MQ/TzveKEGQUOI/AAAAAAAAACs/0sWOGW6L56E/s1600/Man_Woman_Suits.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W0GIogkp6MQ/TzveKEGQUOI/AAAAAAAAACs/0sWOGW6L56E/s320/Man_Woman_Suits.jpg" width="320" yda="true" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>Dressing professionally for women:</strong></span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sBvSwEOdkro/TzveV9QNX6I/AAAAAAAAAC0/6ZN-VIGlZbM/s1600/Woman_Suit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sBvSwEOdkro/TzveV9QNX6I/AAAAAAAAAC0/6ZN-VIGlZbM/s320/Woman_Suit.jpg" width="237" yda="true" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span><br />
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">If wearing your hair down, make sure your hair is not distracting you (e.g. will you be twirling your hair in your fingers?)</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do wear a black suit.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KsyyobZ5MSM/TzveizIAywI/AAAAAAAAAC8/mfZpieePfuw/s1600/Woman_Tan_Suit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KsyyobZ5MSM/TzveizIAywI/AAAAAAAAAC8/mfZpieePfuw/s1600/Woman_Tan_Suit.jpg" yda="true" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">It is also appropriate to wear your hair in a classic up do. This creates a polished first impression.</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do wear a light colored suit.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3v-ZO4GGsv8/Tzvets_-x9I/AAAAAAAAADE/CuOGN81Ms3Q/s1600/Woman_Skirt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3v-ZO4GGsv8/Tzvets_-x9I/AAAAAAAAADE/CuOGN81Ms3Q/s320/Woman_Skirt.jpg" width="168" yda="true" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">This outfit would not be appropriate for the Stony Brook job fair. Below are the reasons why it would not be appropriate. </span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do not wear high heels with open toes.</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do not wear short skirts.</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do not show cleavage.</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do not wear noisy and flashy jewelry (e.g. hoop earrings and bracelets).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QqG_bbCP7Mk/Tzve4PmD-eI/AAAAAAAAADM/QqFdu0-6DOE/s1600/Mannequins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QqG_bbCP7Mk/Tzve4PmD-eI/AAAAAAAAADM/QqFdu0-6DOE/s320/Mannequins.jpg" width="285" yda="true" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Warning:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> Subtle differences like the ones shown above can be the difference between dressing professionally and dressing casually. The Stony Brook job fair requires dressing professionally. </span></div><div align="center" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Places for women to shop when looking for professional clothing:</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Going from most expensive to least expensive:<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Express </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">J. Crew</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">H&M </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Mandee (use some caution when shopping at Mandee; this store also caters to women going clubbing)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Dressing professionally for men:</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4ld6n0HmR_w/TzvfDe4NcyI/AAAAAAAAADU/nte_ws3TC0M/s1600/Cartoon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="281" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4ld6n0HmR_w/TzvfDe4NcyI/AAAAAAAAADU/nte_ws3TC0M/s320/Cartoon.jpg" width="320" yda="true" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">I came across this cartoon, and it pretty much covers how a man should dress for any professional occasion. For the Stony Brook job fair you should follow the formal business attire. (This cartoon contains a typo “acceptible” that should be “acceptable”) </span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TZoro69wg9U/T0JKK43ExQI/AAAAAAAAAEc/cK4pCgIIGCc/s1600/Nail_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TZoro69wg9U/T0JKK43ExQI/AAAAAAAAAEc/cK4pCgIIGCc/s320/Nail_4.jpg" width="300" yda="true" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do not wear a vibrant nail polish color (especially </span><span style="background: white; color: red; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">red</span><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> nail polish; it can be too provocative for employers).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hqUKfZ6LJEo/T0JKU4Bj9II/AAAAAAAAAEk/h9ghiG4m3Q8/s1600/Nail_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hqUKfZ6LJEo/T0JKU4Bj9II/AAAAAAAAAEk/h9ghiG4m3Q8/s320/Nail_5.jpg" width="320" yda="true" /></a></div><br />
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do wear different colored suits (these are some acceptable looks). </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-boqQbLtdEuI/TzvfeJlL4DI/AAAAAAAAADk/3WH5RAyAK_o/s1600/Man_shoes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-boqQbLtdEuI/TzvfeJlL4DI/AAAAAAAAADk/3WH5RAyAK_o/s1600/Man_shoes.jpg" yda="true" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">DO NOT wear white socks with dress shoes. Wearing white socks contrasts with the suit. If possible, wear the same color of socks as of your suit pants.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zaEYVRKXkDw/TzvfsPKfxYI/AAAAAAAAADs/JMwKsIXe92I/s1600/Two_Men.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zaEYVRKXkDw/TzvfsPKfxYI/AAAAAAAAADs/JMwKsIXe92I/s320/Two_Men.jpg" width="232" yda="true" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span> <br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do not wear sparkly nail polish, because that will make you look childish.</span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Can anyone tell what is wrong with the picture above? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do not have scuffed shoes (not shined).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do not let your pants drag on the floor.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do not leave your shirt untucked.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do not have unpressed clothes.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do wear a suit jacket.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do Comb hair.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do shave.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Places for men to shop when looking for professional clothing:</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Going from most expensive to least expensive</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Karako Suits</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Banana Republic</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Express</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">H&M</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Have a professionally looking hands and nails:</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Leave a good impression with the recruiter you were talking to in the job fair by shaking their hands. The recruiters will notice if you have sweaty hands so if you know you get nervous and your hands sweat, make sure you discretly wipe your hands before shaking hands with anymore. <span style="background: white; color: black;">Also make sure your hands look and feel their best. Your hands should be moisturized; your nails should be clean and an appropriate length. There is a lot that can be said about someone just by looking at their nails. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do not have dirt under your nails.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do not keep your nails lengthy.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do not have chipped nail polish on.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XX_kHxytqVM/T0JJ5CL8mPI/AAAAAAAAAEM/ysuyqQaIflU/s1600/Nail_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="293" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XX_kHxytqVM/T0JJ5CL8mPI/AAAAAAAAAEM/ysuyqQaIflU/s320/Nail_2.jpg" width="320" yda="true" /></a></div></div><div align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">No designs or intricate nail polish creations; looking professional calls for simplicity.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aGR14WV1-YA/T0JKgrq3OTI/AAAAAAAAAE0/X-bwykxqM7o/s1600/Nail_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aGR14WV1-YA/T0JKgrq3OTI/AAAAAAAAAE0/X-bwykxqM7o/s320/Nail_7.jpg" width="320" yda="true" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do wear nude nail polish colors, or clear nail polish also works.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">How to do your makeup for a professional occasion:</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Less is more when it comes to makeup. Too much make-up can be distracting to your potential employer. If you have skin discoloration and dark circles, foundation and concealer can be used to correct those problems. The eye makeup can be as simple as curling your eyelashes and putting on some mascara.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When it comes to the lips, keep it simple and moisturized with some LipBalm. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Also watch this makeup tutorial by Miss-Chievous; she is famous for her makeup tutorials on YouTube: </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClP7Jc7ac5c"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClP7Jc7ac5c</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Other Tips</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do not chew gum; use mints to refresh your breath instead.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do not bring your backpack.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do not wear strong perfume/cologne. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do wear a watch (don’t rely on your phone for time.) </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Posted by Aline De Jesus </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Career Counseling Intern</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Spring 2012</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"></div></span>Stony Brook University Career Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734253562152323364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612148401672560031.post-33634988493268971162011-08-18T12:25:00.000-07:002011-08-18T12:30:46.709-07:00Email Etiquette<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">How many emails do you send in a day? 5? 15? 50? Couple that with the different people you are communicating with and all of this can make for some difficulty when composing an email. Here, we will focus on emails that are in the more </span><a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/web/05/25/business.email.netiquette/index.html?iref=obinsite"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">professional realm</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">There are a few key things to keep in mind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First, your audience; what is </span><a href="http://www.theworkbuzz.com/office-etiquette/improve-email-etiquette/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">appropriate</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> for a friendly email exchange with your co-worker isn’t going to work in an email to your boss. Second, your message; be concise and </span><a href="http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook-help/12-tips-for-better-e-mail-etiquette-HA001205410.aspx"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">pleasant</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> when sending any sort of professional email.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Third, the little things; remember that your word choice, spelling, and grammar/punctuation are important.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Word choice affects how the recipient of your email will perceive the tone of your email.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Try to stay in the professional/friendly/effective spectrum.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Misspelled words are a no-no at all times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most email programs will have a spellcheck function… make sure you use it! Lastly, proper grammar and punctuation indicate that you took more than 5 seconds to compose your message. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The basic formula for an email is below:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></u></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1. </span></span>Appropriate Introductory Greeting: (Hello ____, or Dear _____)</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2. </span></span>Identify yourself, your title, what you do (if relevant), and your place of work</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3. </span></span>Mention the person who referred you to this person if you do not know them already (ex. My supervisor, Joe Shmo, referred me to you…)</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4. </span></span>Clearly state what information you need </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5. </span></span>Give the person a deadline that is realistic and in line with your own personal project timelines</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6. </span></span>Offer to provide more information in a follow up email or by phone and state your contact information</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7. </span></span>Close with a positive sign off, and your signature. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Do this:</span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">· </span></span>Remember that email isn’t private: save personal emails for your own time and your personal computer/mobile device. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">· </span></span>Use a signature that includes contact information. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">· </span></span>Say please and thank you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These have tremendous power and can really go a long way. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don’t do this:</span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">· </span></span>Use fancy fonts, colors, backgrounds, emoticons, or (gasp) clip art.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">· </span></span>Send an email when you are upset.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">always </i>a bad idea. Take a deep breath and then begin writing. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please feel free to ask us your email etiquette questions below! </span></div>Stony Brook University Career Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734253562152323364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612148401672560031.post-68844775946519029392011-07-19T08:23:00.000-07:002011-07-19T08:25:40.512-07:00Non-Verbal Communication in the Workplace<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What </span><a href="http://thepersimmongroup.com/blog/newsletter/nonverbal-communication-is-powerful-tool-in-the-workplace/"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">signals</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> are YOU sending in the workplace?</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Understanding </span><a href="http://educationtimes.com/educationTimes/CMSD/Walk-A-Job/27/2011011320110113170730146f056026d/Nonverbal-Cues.html"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">nonverbal communication</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> is a major component to succeeding in the workplace. Why? Because we live in a visual world and actions really do speak louder than words. We can attribute most of how we are perceived by our coworkers to everything <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">besides</i> what we say.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are a few main areas of non-verbal communication to consider: eye contact, gesturing, proximity, posture, and time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perhaps the best thing to remember is mirroring- especially when it comes to your boss.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mirroring is exactly what it sounds like- a reflection of the nonverbal cues of the individual(s) you are interacting with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So if your boss makes a lot of eye contact with you- you should try to do the same.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your best bet is to be aware of how your actions ‘fit in’ with those of everyone around you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sound complicated?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s not! Read on for some tips:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Eye Contact: Good eye contact is essential.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You don’t need to stare (staring is rude!), but you do need to maintain eye contact for a few seconds at a time- especially if you are trying to explain yourself or express your undivided attention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eye contact helps build rapport and establish personal connection.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not to mention, it ensures the speaker that you are actually listening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, be sure to look up once in a while.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This goes for presentations as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scan the room, focus on one person for a few seconds, and then move on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This can take some practice… but practice makes perfect. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://www.forbes.com/2010/11/10/body-language-nonverbal-leadership-careers-communication.html"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gestures</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">: Go with what is natural for you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is fine if you have a tendency to use your hands when you speak, but keep in mind that it can be visually distracting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gestures convey a number of subtle messages, so take the time to </span><a href="http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/11/body-language-nonverbal-leadership-careers-communication_slide_2.html?thisspeed=25000"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">learn</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> about how you may be perceived when you cross your arms during a meeting, or lean back in your chair while speaking to a colleague.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Proximity: Since you can quickly and easily make someone feel uncomfortable if you invade their space, it’s important to follow a few basic etiquette guidelines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On a larger scale, when entering someone’s office or work area, you should make your presence known (‘Hi’ works wonders) so that they aren’t startled.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t just barge in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On a smaller scale, when you are having a conversation with one person (or even a small group of people), be respectful of personal space and boundaries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If someone takes a small step back, don’t try to fill in that space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They’ve just communicated that they need some breathing room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember that you have the power to do the same. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Posture: No one likes a sloucher! Stand and sit up straight and you will not only look better, but you will also feel better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t do this to the point of discomfort, but just know that slouching won’t get you anywhere- it conveys laziness and disinterest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Time: This is perhaps the ultimate component of nonverbal communication.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are consistently on time (which in reality, translates to a minute or two early) for meetings, etc., you will convey a strong message of professionalism.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What about when you are late? You will seem inconsiderate and self-centered (how rude!).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, be on time, and you will be golden.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some </span><a href="http://newgradlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/get-job-ace-interview_67.html"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">quick tips</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">: smile, nod your head, and be aware of the tone and volume of your voice. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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This term strikes fear in many young professionals because it is </span></span><a href="http://www.bnet.com/article/five-rules-of-style-for-the-business-casual-workplace/212795"><span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">broad</span></span></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and deceivingly easy to mess up. First, always remember that it’s important to dress to impress. Second, look neat and clean 110% of the time- there is no excuse not to. Third, use your trusted co-workers as a style guide. Even if you are the youngest, newest (and coolest) hire at your company, you can still use those around you as a reference for fashion appropriateness. Read on for a quick business casual guide broken down by ladies vs. gentlemen. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="http://www.ladieswholaunch.com/magazine/business-casual-rules/2155"><span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ladies</span></span></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hair: Neat and groomed. Pull it back if it gets messy during the day. A cute hair accessory (headband, barrette) is fine as long as it’s subtle. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Face: Make up is totally fine as long as it’s not distracting. Fake eyelashes, purple lipstick, etc. are probably too over the top for anything work-related. And remember, no one likes your perfume besides you, so keep it to a minimum. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Outfit: Tops should be fairly conservative in terms of cut and length. Trendy colors are usually just fine. Bring a cardigan to cover up. Skirts and pants can be a bit trendier in terms of cut (high waist, etc.) but keep them to a limited color palette. Make sure everything fits properly (get them tailored if they don’t) and don’t show up in anything skin tight. Denim is typically a no-no (but not always) and it goes without saying that jeggings are NOT allowed…ever!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feet: Heels or flats are fine. Heels should not be sky high- make sure you can walk confidently in whatever you’re wearing! Tread lightly when it comes to sandals, boots, etc… follow the lead of your co-workers. Sneakers are a bad idea- wear them only during your commute. Nude hosiery is sometimes necessary but <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">always</i> old-fashioned. If you can wear opaque black or navy tights instead, go for it. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Accessories: Jewelry is fine as long as it’s not distracting. The same goes for bags. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Overall: Keep it neat and </span></span><a href="http://corporette.com/category/business-casual/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">classy</span></span></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are some great places to shop for business casual attire that will fit any budget (and remember that all of these stores have outlet locations- which offer great discounts): </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="http://www.loft.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ann Taylor LOFT</span></span></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/division.do?cid=5002"><span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Banana Republic</span></span></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="http://www.nyandcompany.com/nyco/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">New York and Company </span></span></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gentleman: </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hair: Trimmed and under control. Visit the barber, please. No baseball hats!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Face: Keep it neat. Shave regularly and put the time into making sure you aren’t missing anything. Scruff isn’t acceptable. And remember, no one likes your cologne besides you, so go easy. <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Outfit: Forgo the tie. A clean, pressed, collared, button-down shirt is perfect. Make sure it’s in an appropriate color. Subtle patterns are nice too. Quality does make a difference, so be sure you have a few nicer options in your closet. Fit is essential, even if you aren’t paying top dollar. Slacks need to fit properly as well- get them hemmed if necessary. A jacket is a nice touch, but not always necessary. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Shoes: Pick up a few pairs of dress socks. Make sure you have a few well-maintained loafers and oxfords- no sneakers, please! </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Accessories: If you must wear jewelry, please keep it to a minimum. Bling is never a good idea. Carry a basic bag (yes, a “man purse”) to keep yourself organized. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Overall: Keep it neat and classy. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are a few places to shop for all of your business casual needs: </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/division.do?cid=5343"><span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Banana Republic</span></span></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="http://www.brooksbrothers.com/men.process"><span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Brooks Brothers</span></span></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="http://www.josbank.com/menswear/shop/Category_11001_10050_14500_-1"><span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Joseph A. Banks</span></span></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Check out </span></span><a href="http://www.career.sunysb.edu/content/students/interviews#dfs"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">these guidelines</span></span></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> on the Career Center website for more business casual suggestions! </span></span></div>Stony Brook University Career Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734253562152323364noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612148401672560031.post-53927715389523721912011-06-29T10:14:00.000-07:002011-06-30T11:20:10.437-07:00Office Etiquette: A Brief Guide<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whether you are working at a part-time position on campus, or you are off </span><a href="http://studentvoice.com/p/Project.aspx?q=d06068f6dc432ce4a4e73648a8a232feb5acb6f31443dd87229df5a098341a3e91674620337f6358&r=9456849c-16ce-4a3e-92f2-d69c040963b6"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>working</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> in the corporate world at a summer internship or job, office etiquette is essential. We are all taught to mind our manners (hopefully!) … but did you know that </span><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/worklife/07/08/cb.know.office.etiquette/index.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>etiquette expectations</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> are different in the workplace? It usually takes some time to understand and navigate them completely, but read on for some basic pointers.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Respect is ESSENTIAL. It is the main ingredient of a </span><a href="http://www.moneyunder30.com/office-etiquette"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>functional workplace</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. Respect all of those around you at all times (no, not just your boss and your cubicle-mate… but <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">everyone</i> you come in contact with on a daily basis). Respect not only relates to time and deadlines, but also to personal space, and to language. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">TIMELINESS: Don’t be late! If you are asked to be at work by 8AM, please respect that and arrive by 8AM (a few minutes early never hurt, either). Of course, things happen (traffic jams, delayed trains, etc.) and you may be late once in a while, but don’t make a habit of it. The same goes for lunch breaks. Be mindful of the fact that you have a designated amount of time to eat and take breaks, and be respectful of it. Be a minute or two early for any meetings that you have scheduled- this shows your co-workers that you are responsible and that you take your job seriously. Lastly, don’t leave early! Work your full work day. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Note: Culture will vary by workplace. It’s always better to be extra attentive when it comes to time until you learn the ropes. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">PERSONAL SPACE: Practice proper </span><a href="http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/roundup/5-rules-for-office-feng-shui-114397"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>feng shui</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. Chances are you aren’t sitting in a corner office just yet. You might just have a desk or cubicle to yourself. Keep your own space clean: don’t let anything messy or smelly pile up. There’s no harm in using some Clorox wipes to keep things dust-free. If you are sharing a small space, don’t crowd your co-workers with your things. Again, the key word is respect. In terms of borrowing items… always ask first, and be sure to return them. Don’t sneak up on your neighbors- always knock or say hello so that they’re not startled. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Note: People are sensitive to smells. Whether it’s fancy perfume or fragrant lunch menus, do yourself a favor and keep this in mind. Your coworkers will thank you. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">LANGUAGE: R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Whether written or verbal, in a quick email or a serious presentation, keep in mind that you are being judged on how you string your words together. Think before you speak: who is listening to you? Who might hear what you say from someone else? Think before you hit send: Did you use spellcheck? Is there a salutation and a greeting? It’s advisable to be extra formal when you first start job… you may end up needing to maintain a high level of formality anyway. </span></div></span></div>Stony Brook University Career Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734253562152323364noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612148401672560031.post-78121869940794632002011-06-21T07:43:00.000-07:002011-07-07T08:18:58.988-07:00Resume Basics<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How is your resume looking these days?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the answer is ‘Ummm…..not so good’ or ‘Resume… what resume?!” you’ve come to the right place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before I go any further, log into your </span></span><a href="https://shib.cc.stonybrook.edu/cas/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Fshib.cc.stonybrook.edu%2Fshibboleth-idp%2FAuthn%2FRemoteUser"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>ZebraNet account</strong></span></span></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, click on ‘Resource Library’ on the left side panel, and then click ‘Resume Packet’.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A pdf document will download.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Save it… this is an invaluable resource! </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ok, back to that resume! Did you know that recruiters take, on average, under one minute to look over each resume they come across?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That means you have just a few seconds to get capture their attention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How exactly do you do this?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your resume needs to reflect the absolute best version of you, your skills, and your experiences.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of this needs to fit neatly on one sheet of paper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, one sheet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have something that sounds like this, you can skip ahead to step two.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If not, read through step one carefully. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Step one:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Open up a new Microsoft Word Document and add information under each of these headings: contact information, education, honors/awards, relevant courses, related experience, skills, activities, and interests.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You won’t necessarily need <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">all</i> of this information for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">every</i> resume, but it’s a good idea to have it all written down in one place to start.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And it’s ok if this looks like a mess.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Refer to the Resume Packet from ZebraNet (as well as the </span></span><a href="http://www.career.sunysb.edu/content/students/resume"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>resume information</strong></span></span></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> on the Career Center website) for further explanations of the content you need to include, as well as vocabulary suggestions, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Step two: One of the main components of an effective resume is </span></span><a href="http://www.money-zine.com/Career-Development/Resume-Writing/How-to-Write-a-Resume/"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>proper formatting</strong></span></span></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of the information on your resume (such as your contact information) will generally stay in the same place regardless of the type of position you are applying for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, you may need to alter the format and/or revise the information on your resume in accordance to a job or internship description.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Save different versions of your resume (ZebraNet allows you to upload and save up to 50 versions!) to have on hand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Step three:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s important to have your resume reviewed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No matter how rough or messy it is, you can stop by the Career Center during our </span></span><a href="http://www.career.sunysb.edu/content/general/office-hours"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>drop-in hours</strong></span></span></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> to have a career counselor help you clean it up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We can help you tailor your resume to a specific job or internship (be sure to bring a copy of the description!), increase the effectiveness of your word choices, or just take a quick look to be sure it’s totally polished.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lastly, click </span></span><a href="http://www.prendismo.com/collection/viewTopic.cfm?id=90"><span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>here</strong></span></span></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">for a list of video clips related to writing a strong resume!</span> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>Stony Brook University Career Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734253562152323364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612148401672560031.post-51458906181775185352011-06-15T10:01:00.001-07:002011-07-07T08:22:21.936-07:00Online Personal Branding: What does Google have to say about YOU?<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What are the top results when you </span><a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=Stony+Brook+University+Career+Center&btnG=Search&hl=en&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&cp=26&pf=p&sclient=psy&source=hp&pbx=1&bav=on.2%2Cor.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1249&bih=884&cad=&aq=f&aqi=g1g-v4&aql=&oq"><span style="color: blue; 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Or does your (fully visible to even <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">non</i>-friends) Facebook photo album of Spring Break 2011 pop up?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Uh-oh.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Online personal branding is more important than ever before.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you apply for a job or internship, you should assume that whoever comes across your name in the hiring process <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">will</i> Google you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why wouldn’t they?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Online personal branding is essentially your </span><a href="http://workawesome.com/career/personal-brand/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>online footprint</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- the combination of everything out there in cyberspace that has your name on it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of it may be perfectly tame (your name printed in your high school’s talent show program), incredibly relevant (your name appearing as a list of Stony Brook 2011 alums graduating with honors), or potentially embarassing (those Spring Break photos I mentioned before).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So what can you do to establish, clean up, or enhance your online personal brand?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To establish your online personal brand: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1. </span></span>Create online profiles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This can be done on Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Facebook is meant for informal communication.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can include information on where you work and went to school, but it’s not necessarily the best place to build a professional online image of yourself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>LinkedIn is the social media hotspot for connecting with current and former bosses, co-workers, industry professionals, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Join groups that are relevant to you, and include yourself in discussions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">LinkedIn the appropriate place to connect with your professors and advisors- not Facebook.</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please note:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s advisable to stay away from MySpace. The site has gained a negative reputation and with few exceptions, it’s not an appropriate social media tool for establishing your online presence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2. </span></span>Join Twitter- it is great for sending out quick messages (‘</span><a href="http://twitter.com/#!/SBCareerCenter/status/78103870773014528"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>tweets</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">’) to your followers… but check those tweets three times (or more!) before you send them out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember how public your message will become! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To </span><a href="http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/getting-started/clean-up-your-online-reputation/article.aspx"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>clean up</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> your online personal brand:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1. </span></span>Be mindful of any photos of you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep your Facebook </span><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/18/facebook-privacy-tips-settings-to-check_n_850495.html#s265441&title=Who_Sees_Your"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>private</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> and make sure your </span>profile picture is somewhat professional.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sign into your account, hit the ‘account’ button at the top right corner of the page, and then scroll down to ‘Privacy Settings’.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Click ‘Customize Settings’ and carefully decide who can view each component of your profile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be smart about this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Professors, previous and current employers, and co-workers are on Facebook too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not to mention your parents… and possibly your tech-savvy grandparents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be sure that any image (whether it’s an actual photo of you, or one you’re just tagged in) is something that you wouldn’t mind an HR professional viewing. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2. </span></span>Be mindful of the content you put on your social media profiles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make sure it is accurate and current.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be especially diligent when it comes to employment history.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are using LinkedIn to help find employment opportunities (and you should be!), you want your profile to be a </span><a href="http://gigaom.com/collaboration/how-to-ensure-your-linkedin-profile-is-effective/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>sparkling representation</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> of you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Additionally, think twice before you post unnecessary personal information.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s wise to keep things like your political views, etc., to yourself. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To </span><a href="http://blog.jobfully.com/2011/03/help-i-have-no-online-presence/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>enhance</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> your online personal brand:</span><br />
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-list: Ignore;">1. </span></span><a href="http://propsblog.com/7-steps-building-a-following-and-following-the-right-people-on-twitter/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>Follow</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span>industry leaders and top professionals (not just </span><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/sbcareercenter"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>celebs</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">) on Twitter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is fun to read tweets, and you will actually learn quite a bit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2. </span></span>Now that you have your LinkedIn profile perfectly written, and you’ve joined all the right groups- you need to start participating in </span><a href="http://www.eyesonsales.com/content/article/facilitate_a_linkedin_discussion"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>discussions</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These will showcase your understanding of topics related to your interests.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again, be careful to proofread your responses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Always maintain a professional and friendly tone.</span><br />
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-list: Ignore;">3. </span></span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=16465311"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>Write reviews</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span>of books on Amazon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Make sure you have actually read the book.</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Write a concise summary of your thoughts- and then have someone else read it before you post it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The book should be relevant to your interests and your review should showcase your dazzling writing skills. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For further guidance on establishing, cleaning up, or enhancing your online personal brand, stop by the </span><a href="http://www.career.sunysb.edu/content/general/office-hours"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Career Center</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> today! </span></div>Stony Brook University Career Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734253562152323364noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612148401672560031.post-29665723837771807192011-06-07T07:15:00.000-07:002011-07-07T08:37:00.701-07:00Personal Branding: A quick guide<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Personal branding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a popular buzzword these days… so what does it actually mean?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><a href="http://blog.brand-yourself.com/personal-brand/how-to-personal-brand/personal-branding-tips-8-ways-to-build-your-personal-brand-as-a-college-student/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Personal branding</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <span style="line-height: 115%;">is a process of developing the image you want to portray to the outside world- particularly the professional world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s you, with just a little extra polish and poise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A strong personal brand will help set you apart when you are networking and applying for internships and jobs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, how do you create a personal brand?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Step One: Do a little soul searching.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Figure out who you are right now, and how that fits into who you think you want to become.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This not only has to incorporate your career aspirations, but also your own personal development.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Think about your past experiences in terms of education, work, and </span><a href="http://www.career.sunysb.edu/content/vcs/community-service-vcs"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">community service</span></a><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. What kinds of skills have you acquired?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How have you grown from these experiences?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Step Two: Consider where you are right now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What classes will you take next semester?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Have you pursued any leadership roles in the clubs and organizations you are involved with?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you aren’t yet involved in any clubs, which ones are you interested in?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What are you </span><a href="http://studentvoice.com/p/Project.aspx?q=d06068f6dc432ce4a4e73648a8a232feb5acb6f31443dd87229df5a098341a3e91674620337f6358&r=0c460f45-2842-4996-bf23-ce773fd60ddb"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">gaining</span></a><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> from your experiences this summer?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Step Three:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perform a </span><a href="http://www.collegegrad.com/jobsearch/1-9.shtml"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">gap analysis</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once you have given your past and present situations some in-depth thought (it’s a good idea to write out this information… you can also look at your </span><a href="http://www.career.sunysb.edu/content/students/resume"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">resume</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> to help you organize your thought process), it’s time to consider what you are missing. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">For example, let’s say you are entering your sophomore year as a business major.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You know from your coursework that you are interested in accounting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You have a job right now at a summer camp- the same summer job you had last summer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So you aren’t working at a job that is directly related to accounting, but if you really broke down your experiences at camp, you would see that you are gaining (among other valuable skills) an abundance of patience- a great attribute for a successful accountant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And, you have an extra accounting course in your schedule for Fall 2011.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So you are going to gain a wider understanding of accounting principles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What you are missing now is an experience that helps you better understand what it’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">really</i> like to be an accountant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To remedy this, you might consider attending a </span><a href="http://www.career.sunysb.edu/content/students/zebra-career-advising-network-zebracan"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">ZebraCAN</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> information session so that you can link up with an accountant and conduct an informational interview.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can also become </span><a href="http://www.career.sunysb.edu/content/students/campus-recruitment-ocr"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">OCR</span></a><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> eligible and begin applying for summer internships in the accounting field.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Step Four: Putting it all together. Now that you gained an understanding of what you have done, what you are doing, and what you need to do, it’s time to construct a </span><a href="http://www.thenovogroup.com/personal-positioning-statement/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">personal positioning statement</span></a><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Think of this as your slogan- a short verbal representation of you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It needs to be concise:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Honors student exploring career possibilities in accounting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Voila! You’ve just made significant progress towards building your personal brand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Here comes the challenge: living out that slogan and enhancing your brand every day! Stop by the Career Center (we’re open during the </span><a href="http://www.career.sunysb.edu/content/general/office-hours"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">summer</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">!) and let us provide you with some guidance on how to do this. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div>Stony Brook University Career Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734253562152323364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612148401672560031.post-36929419584574249132011-05-11T06:03:00.000-07:002011-07-07T08:24:02.426-07:00Congratulations to the graduating Seniors: Senior year in review<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; line-height: 200%;"><span style="line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Senior year: the final countdown; the last hurrah; the last year of being a “kid” – well somewhat, at least. This is not the time to come down with a bad case of Senioritis. This is the time to immerse yourself in every Stony Brook activity possible, make that last push to excel in class, and apply everything that you’ve learned during the past three years in the pursuit of a career. Yes, senior year is bittersweet, but it is also crunch time. </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div _moz-userdefined=""><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; line-height: 200%;"><span style="line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Your last two semesters are essentially a compilation of all of your hard work: where you can shine and showcase your academic talents and leadership abilities. You can become engrossed in the Stony Brook atmosphere, while simultaneously preparing yourself for your future after graduation. This is the time to utilize the networks that you have created throughout different departments and use them to your benefit. </span> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div _moz-userdefined=""><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; line-height: 200%;"><span style="line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Looking back, it is interesting to see how much you have developed over the past four years. In freshman year, as a 17 or 18-year-old, Stony Brook University was a brand new environment, which was both intimidating and exciting. At 21 or 22, after four years of educational growth, personal maturity, and professional development, Stony Brook is viewed as a different place. “When I first came to Stony Brook, I just viewed it as a school. Now, I view it as a home, a workplace, and a place to have fun and relax. Now that I am a leaving, it would be a lie to say that I am not going to miss it,” said Ivan Xie, a senior who is majoring in Business Management. </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div _moz-userdefined=""><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; line-height: 200%;"><span style="line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I’m not saying that senior year should solely be dedicated to creating and preparing for your life after Stony Brook. There must be balance. Be proactive and cognizant of the future, but be sure to be social: spend time with friends, have carefree days, and set aside some serious “me” time. Conceivably, this may be the last time in your life that many of your friends are all together. Take advantage of the opportunities you have this year to stay involved on campus while maintaining your friendships. </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<div _moz-userdefined=""></div></div>Stony Brook University Career Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734253562152323364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612148401672560031.post-51912941026915048642011-05-02T07:31:00.000-07:002011-07-07T08:27:27.653-07:00The 411 on Freshman Year<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; line-height: 200%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let’s be honest here: the transition from high school to college is not an easy one. Most times, you make the transition from being a “big fish in a small pond to a small fish in a big pond.” At Stony Brook, a campus with over 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students, this feeling undoubtedly applies to most freshmen. Eighteen is a rough age; you are stuck between childhood and adulthood, which makes the shift to the university level even more complex. College can be intimidating, even daunting at first, until you find your niche and blossom. Though freshman year is a clean slate and starting point, it is important to remember that senior year and graduation is only three short years away. Preparation is key, and it is never too early to utilize the resources that are right before you. </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 200%;">It is never too early to utilize the Career Center and the services it offers. Come to resume review, and transform your lengthy high school activity record into a polished and articulated one-page document. Make an appointment with an advisor or stop by during walk-in hours to receive guidance and advice about your major and related activities. The Career Center exists to help you, regardless if you are a freshman. Take advantage of ZebraNet and the events and workshops that are offered. You may ask, “As a freshman, why should I go to and use the Career Center if none of my friends are?” The answer is this: if you are motivated to succeed upon entering college, you will graduate from Stony Brook University with a plethora of experience and career opportunities. You reap what you sow, and as cliché as it sounds, hard work really does pay off – trust me. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; line-height: 200%;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/xunDcwsBsy0?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br />
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</div>Stony Brook University Career Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734253562152323364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612148401672560031.post-640518264770319862011-04-28T10:35:00.000-07:002011-07-07T08:28:43.621-07:00Welcome to the Stony Brook University Career Center's blog!<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Welcome to the official launch of the <b style="color: #cc0000;">Stony Brook University Career Center</b>’s blog! We are very excited to communicate with all of you through a brand new medium.</span> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This blog exists as an online one-stop-shop for students to further educate themselves about the Career Center and the services we offer. In addition, students will be able to read more about professional development, the benefits of personal branding, as well as other miscellaneous career-related topics. Our goal is to provide you with an interactive experience equipped with information, videos, and vlogs, which ultimately guide you in your quest towards career success.</span> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<div _moz-userdefined=""></div></div>Stony Brook University Career Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734253562152323364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612148401672560031.post-46533119046123515842011-03-10T12:56:00.000-08:002011-07-07T08:29:28.090-07:00Before You Put that On: Interview Checklist<div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With <b>Mock Interview Day</b> right around the corner (March 25, 2011), I couldn't help but think of my interview checklist and the things that the Career Center has taught me....</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's the morning of your interview and that mental checklist begins:</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><ul style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pressed Suit (not matching blazer and slacks, but a suit)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fitted button down </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hair appropriately styled </span></li>
<ul><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ladies, pulled back or discretely styled (as not to draw attention)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gentlemen, a visit to the barber is in order (or styled equally as discretely if it is longer) </span></li>
</ul><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Shoes</span></li>
<ul><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Low-heeled pumps for ladies </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dress shoes and dress socks for men (no white socks!)</span></li>
</ul><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Accessories: to a minimum </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Resume on Resume Paper </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Black pen</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Business cards (if you have them)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">60-second personal pitch (take a second to go over it in your head)</span></li>
</ul><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Things that may escape the morning checklist: </span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><ul style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Reading through your information about the company - if you don't know the history, it's going to show in the depth of your answers</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Reviewing your questions for the company - they must be insightful, and not something that can be found on the website</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Read an industry related source - any time you can tie in current events about the field, it shows that you go that extra mile! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A smile - positivity will get you everywhere!</span></li>
</ul><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gentlemen, the staples of interview attire is below:</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PtFLPqLMWRc/TOTiE27rwtI/AAAAAAAAAIs/2dznrp-Fj9U/s1600/men-interview-attire.png" /></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ladies here are a few options among many but please remember to <b>KISS:</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;"><b>K</b>eep<b> I</b>t<b> S</b>imple<b> S</b>eawolf!</span> </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PtFLPqLMWRc/TOTiA2a5jPI/AAAAAAAAAIo/-gSGUhBkXLA/s1600/womens-interview-dress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="283px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PtFLPqLMWRc/TOTiA2a5jPI/AAAAAAAAAIo/-gSGUhBkXLA/s320/womens-interview-dress.jpg" width="320px" /></span></a></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are a few links in case you want to explore in more detail:</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.career.vt.edu/interviewing/InterviewAppearance.html"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.career.vt.edu/interviewing/InterviewAppearance.html</span></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.allbusiness.com/human-resources/careers-job-interview/11120-1.html"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.allbusiness.com/human-resources/careers-job-interview/11120-1.html</span></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hope to see you use these tips at the Career Center's Career Week next week, and again at the Job Fair, which is Friday, March 18, from 12:00-3:00 p.m. in the Sports Complex! </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.career.sunysb.edu/event/3/spring-jobinternship-fair"><br />
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