The end of the semester is upon us, which marks the beginning of a new year. What you have done or should have done in 2009 is over, and now is the time to look forward to 2010. That job fair you were meaning to go to but were too busy or the appointment you meant to make but forgot is over. With 2010 you will begin a new slate with a whole lot of opportunities, but how can you best capitalize on these opportunities? Simple, you must set New Year’s resolutions or goals. We at Career Development have devised a few key resolutions you can add to your list.

The first resolution is to come by our office where we can help point you in the right direction. We are located on the second floor in Bagby, take a left at the top of the stairs. We have great contacts and resources that can help lead you in the right direction. You can learn how to use Tiger Connections to find your next opportunity, check out one of our resources, speak with Ms. Neidert or Col. Snead, or finally figure out how to contact alumni effectively.

The second resolution should be to create a resume or make sure yours is up to date. It can be nearly impossible to find a job or internship without a resume. Stop by or visit us online at www.hsc.edu/careerdevelopment to view our helpful resources. Once you’ve completed a draft, bring it in for a critique.

Next on the list is to watch the calendar and pay attention to emails from Mr. Snead and Ms. Neidert. They always send reminders about Career Development events such as alumni dinners or job fairs. They will be talking a lot about the Alumni Career Expo on February 9th, and the College to Career Fair on February 23rd. Both events are well worth your time.

Finally you should make a resolution to land that job or internship before the end of the spring semester. Many people go through the motions of looking for a job, but never fully commit to actually landing a job. This will increase your chances of success.

Choose some New Years resolutions that you can be committed to, and that will help further your career. Stop by our office before the semester is over, or when we get back in January to get on track for success in 2010.

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