Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Jo-Anna, This is all great advice for job-seeking students; do you offer them an opportunity to practice those kinds of dialogues? Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Keeping Students Motivated

Jason, It sounds like you are offering comprehensive support throughout the process--I'm sure your students really benefit from that! Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Inspiring the Job Search

Jason, I really like your idea of learning three major facts about the job/company; going in with this kind of knowledge base probably helps to give the students a greater level of confidence. Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Inspiring the Job Search

Kimberly, I like the idea of keeping a log; do you offer any other support services to help keep them motivated? Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Overcoming Obstacles at Work

Elizabeth, Another excellent idea--especially as this provides a low-stress environment when students are better able to take in and share helpful information. Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Students Work Success

Jaclyn, The challenge is getting the students (or really anyone for that matter), to adhere to the five keys on an ongoing basis; its easy to get complacent or to start to let things slide after you've been on the job for a while. Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Preparing Students for Interviews

Jaclyn, There is nothing better really than offering insights from your own experience-I think this makes it more 'real' for the students. Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Keeping Students Motivated

Jaclyn, I agree absolutely; this way of approaching interviews also helps the student to walk in with confidence--just so long as they keep in mind that the onus is on them to impress versus the other way around. Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Utilizing Networks

Elizabeth, You put this perfectly; you often hear about students letting themselves 'slide' when it comes to professional behavior when they don't think the person they're dealing with will have impact on their career. Elizabeth Kemler

Elizabeth Kemler CHEP

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Inspiring the Job Search

Manuel, I agree that follow up is critical; in what ways do you stay connected to your students once they graduate? Elizabeth Kemler