Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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suzet, So many students don't know what it takes to keep a job when joining the workforce; its so important for career service professionals to make sure they understand these keys. It certainly sounds like you're on top of it! Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Preparing Students for Interviews

suzet, This sounds good. When you say you do mock interviews with the class, do you mean you work with each student individually? Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Keeping Students Motivated

suzet, I agree absolutely on the importance of the skills you highlight here. Role playing too, is so important-there is really nothing better for interview preparation. Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Essential Interview Skills

Deborah, It sounds like you're doing a lot to prepare your students both for the interviewing process and for a career, which is great. As I'm sure you know, when you have no background in your chosen career, the more practice you get with interviewing, the better. Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Students Work Success

Deborah, It's great that you're emphasizing the five keys in your classes. As for the students who don't seem to appreciate the importance of what you're teaching, what about having graduates or people working in the field successfully, come in to speak to the class about what it takes to succeed in their chosen profession? Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Overcoming Obstacles at Work

Selimah, This is really good advice. Most of us put undo pressure on ourselves when we don't get something right away, which of course makes it harder to learn the task and 'speed up'. Giving ourselves the time and space to get up to speed (so to speak) really helps the learning process along. Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Powerful Cover Letters

Selimah, Do you do a few different types of resumes/cover letters? I find it helps for them to see various styles and options..also, how the resume/cover letter can look different depending upon the kind of job you're applying for. Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Inspiring the Job Search

Selimah, This is always a great idea. Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Inspiring the Job Search

Selimah, This is so true. No amount of reading about these things can compare to the experience of talking to someone who is where they want to be. Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Preparing Students for Interviews

Giselle, Its a great idea to have them share their various experiences--especially since there are so many different types of interviews being done these days..and of course its great to learn from one anothers mistakes. Elizabeth Kemler