The Spartan Echo went to CareerBuilder’s Chief People Officer Michelle Armer to get advice for people entering the job market for the first time as college graduates. Here’s our question and answer session with Ms. Armer. I’m graduating in a month. What should I already have done and what should I be doing now? (In … Continue reading
Ellucian, a provider of software and services built to power higher education, published findings of its survey “Credential Clout: How Higher Ed Can Prepare for an Evolving Job Market.” The survey, conducted in the U.S. by Wakefield Research, queried 500 students currently enrolled in a college or credential program aged 18-45, and 500 recruiters and … Continue reading
Any Norfolk State student can write for the Spartan Echo, but did you know you can get training and college credit for it, too? Just register for JRN 221 News Writing. The course meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until 10:50 a.m. The News Writing course teaches students through on-the-job training. Students write for … Continue reading
Writers, photographers, graphic designers: the Spartan Echo is accepting applications now for all editor positions. Student editors will serve during the spring 2017 semester and may receive a performance grant for their service. Amounts vary by position and funding availability. Some work–done from home–will be necessary during the winter break to prepare for the spring semester. Please see the Spartan Echo staff page at http://www.spartanecho.org/staff for more … Continue reading
by Daniel Smallwood Salute to you for getting invited to a job interview. Although your cover letter and resume are important tools for opening the door to the interview, it’s your performance in the interview that will make or break your shot at a job offer. According to Michelle Dumas of Hcareers.com, “Interviews can be … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — THE ISSUE: The rich keep getting richer while more Americans are getting left behind financially. Income inequality has surged near levels last seen before the Great Depression. The average income for the top 1 percent of households climbed 7.7 percent last year to $1.36 million, according to tax data tracked by Emmanuel … Continue reading
One thing is clear: millennials – those born after 1980 – are the world’s future, and they’ve already made significant contributions. Social media alone wouldn’t be what it is today without millennial entrepreneurs, for example. “It’s not just technology defining the youngest working-age population, it’s also a distinct optimism and a desire to do work … Continue reading
by Carman Chatman On Thursday, April 14, Alisha Bazemore, the Director of Career Services at Norfolk State, held an IBM (International Business Machines) Preparation Event hosted by Eric Dykes, who is the Recruiting and Diversity Manager of IBM located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Students arrived in their best attire and came prepared to asked questions … Continue reading
by Omar Ross An IBM Summit Campus Career Preparation Event was held on campus Thursday, April 14, to help current Norfolk State students prepare for entry into the professional workforce. The event was designed to assist with university career preparations and to give first-hand knowledge of the recruitment, interview and selection process within IBM. The event … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks moved little in early trading as investors weighed a report on unemployment benefits and corporate news. Oil prices posted another strong gain Thursday, lifting energy stocks. The Labor Department reported that applications for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, but they remain at levels consistent with a healthy job … Continue reading
Want a job in the media after graduation? Want to work in a communication-related field? If so, you’ll need more than a degree; you’ll need samples of work product you can show a potential employer and related experience listed on your resume…preferably two or more years of it. That’s where the Spartan Echo comes in. … Continue reading
by Julian Washington The job search might be hard, but everyday businesses hire people for certain tasks. They look to see how you present yourself and to see if you are qualified based on your resume. Here are five easy ways to make sure you secure the job. It is very important how you dress. … Continue reading
Our application deadline has been extended until Nov. 13. It’s time to build your resume by working in an award-winning organization and producing product that can be used as work samples when applying for almost any position that requires communication ability. The Spartan Echo, Norfolk State University’s nationally award-winning student newspaper, is accepting applications now … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks opened lower Friday after a mixed U.S. jobs report left investors uncertain about the outlook for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy. The report showed that the U.S. unemployment rate fell to a seven-year low in August, but also that employers added fewer jobs than forecast. While the steady … Continue reading
Little Things Can Easily Derail Your Big Moment If You Don’t Prepare, Says Career Coach After months of responding to job postings, you finally land an interview. This could be a pivotal moment in your life and career so it’s natural to feel nervous. But there’s no reason to let stress rule the day, says Lisa … Continue reading
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