October 08, 2009

Throughout each week, staff members at the Center for Career Education post articles, links, and other interesting career information to CCE's Twitter Account.  These articles could be a great way to kick start a job search, consider a career evaluation, or to entertain yourself in the quiet hours of an afternoon.

If you haven't yet been exposed to it, Twitter is an online networking /"micro-blog" site.  Every post on Twitter is limited to 140 characters, but many of them contain links to exterior sites, blogs, articles, and so on.  Twitter also provides the forum for connecting to other people's "tweets" (in Twitter-lingo, this translates as "following" other people) and creating a rich web of interconnectivity. 

CCE's Twitter already has over 350 followers, among whom are students, employers, experts, and professionals.  By signing up or logging onto Twitter, you can gain access to all of CCE's posts, which highlight a variety of information.  At any given point, for example, ColumbiaCCE has links to helpful job blogs, suggestions for career experts to follow, intriguing internship opportunities, and more.

Don't miss out!  Start following ColumbiaCCE on Twitter, and soon you'll be Tweeting to your heart's delight. 

Tweets You've Missed:

Twitter as a Job-Searching Tool
The Wall Street Journal's take on using Twitter for professional networking     

The Inside Scoop on Starting in TV
A WSJ article that talks about getting into TV, journalism, and the nature of the career

The Next Hot Youth-Magnet Cities
Observes the new trends in rising metropolitan areas for young people (esp. recent college graduates)

You Have More Experience Than You Think
Talks about how to make the most of your experiences while conducting a job search

5 Common Investment Banking Interview Questions that Most People Screw Up
An interviewer shares the 5 most commonly messed up questions in the investment banking job-search realm

Virtual Internships: An Internship from your Couch
Tracks the trend of ‘virtual internships' that require only internet access and afford great individual options to the employee

Do Aptitude Tests Work?
Career aptitude tests might be helpful, but not exclusively so.

5 Resume Tips for Job Hoppers
Job hopping is a delicate process, so a properly handled resume can help avoid getting overlooked

15 Ways to Annoy Your Job Interviewer
Tricks to help you avoid setting a terrible first impression

What is an Elevator Pitch and Why is it Important?
One of the most crucial ‘tools' in the job-search toolkit, and how to perfect it

Interview Mistakes Bright People Make
Runs through a list of possible mistakes that even the best and brightest are prone to...

New Study Reveals Secrets to Finding a Job
Scientific analysis shows methods and activities that maximize your chance of success in job-searching

Subtle Cues Can Tell an Interviewer ‘Pick Me'
Subtle missteps or omissions are the real components of a bad interview, not the classic "pulling out cellphone" mistake

Grad School vs. Work Experience (shot on CU's campus)
Expert advice about whether you're ready to go back to school or stay in a career