Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Susan, Employer panels are a fantastic idea-I am definitely going to recommend this to other participants. Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Inspiring the Job Search

Susan, I love job fairs! This is really an ideal way to connect the students with potential employers. Its especially great when the school itself sponsors them. Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Students Work Success

Susan, Thank you for pointing this out. I myself have to remind myself of the 5 Keys; its so easy to forget that we can (and must!) all continue to improve as professionals. Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Keeping Students Motivated

Kevin , This sounds like a great approach; using something positive as a means of connecting undoubtedly makes the students more receptive as does engaging them through these different modes. Elizabeth Kemler

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Utilizing Networks

David, I have certainly found this to be true, the question is, how do you get students to really believe it? The students may feel they don't have much of a professional network which is why I encourage teachers to help them build one-by taking the class to job fairs or other local networking events. Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Utilizing Networks

Traci, What an excellent idea. Do you ever have people from these organizations come to your classes to speak? Elizabeth Kemler

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Overcoming Obstacles at Work

Leah, This is so true. I think one idea to help counter this is to have people come in from the various internship sites to talk about this. Hearing directly from future supervisors/employers can really make a difference. Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Essential Interview Skills

Leah, You are so right. People rarely mention self-awareness with regards to interviewing but it is key..and good listening skills are also often overlooked so glad you mentioned it! Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Powerful Cover Letters

Leah, I agree that this is the best approach, so the resume/cover letters are targeted to the specific job vs generic. Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Utilizing Networks

Leah, This can definitely give a little boost of hope at the starting point of the job search-which as we all know can be long and arduous! Elizabeth Kemler