I’m… introverted. And when I say introverted, I mean that I’ve scored “100% introverted” on every personality assessment since high school. When I public speak, go to an interview, or talk to someone I don’t know, the stomach butterflies start flapping their wings. The adrenaline rushes straight to my head like I’m on a roller […]
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Did you know that Handshake is the #1 way college students find jobs? Did you know you can access Handshake as an EFSC student or alumni? Handshake is part social media platform and part job board. We don’t want anyone to miss out on the incredible benefits of being on Handshake. Here are the top
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It can be scary not knowing what to expect after your senior year of high school. We walked around Eastern Florida State College’s Melbourne Campus and interviewed college students about what advice they’d give new freshmen. 1. Don’t Buy Textbooks Without Doing Research It’s no secret that college is expensive. Why tack on an extra
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Let’s start with the big question: What is a job fair? Imagine an event where you can meet multiple employers to find jobs and internships — all in one convenient place. Job fairs can be held indoors, outdoors, or even online. Each employer hosts a table with information about their company and available opportunities You
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With over 57 million organizations represented, LinkedIn should be on every professional’s list of must-use tools. LinkedIn allows networking with others in niche industries (everything from anime figure design to neuroengineering) and acts as a living, breathing portfolio of your accomplishments and skills. LinkedIn provides countless opportunities for job seekers, learners, and upcoming professionals. Its
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Do you find yourself craving quiet, “me-time” — even after hanging out with your best friend? Prefer working alone instead of a group project — even if you have an A-grade team? Like to spend time in your head — thinking, dreaming, imagining, reflecting, and creating? You might be an introvert — like Rosa Parks,
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Every great legend is surrounded by myths, and while you (probably) won’t find any fire-breathing dragons living at the Career Center, you might have heard some equally fantastical misconceptions. Read on for the top five Career Center myths debunked: 1. I Already Know My Career, So I Don’t Need To Visit the Career Center Awesome!
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Life as a Business Owner Recently, I had a chance to chat with EFSC student and small business owner, Afton Johnson. She’s well-known in the local wedding industry for her beautiful floral creations. Afton is truly an artist at heart. Her passion for art led her to respond to a Craigslist ad (that still a
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Do you have a dream career? Are you still figuring out what you want to be when you “grow up”? Wish you had some college career advice in your corner? No matter what stage you’re at, the college experience offers dozens of opportunities to discover or pursue your career. From club activities and service-learning to
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Here at Student Access for Improved Learning (SAIL), our main function is to ensure that students with documented disabilities receive academic accommodations in their classes and in testing environments. Accommodations in college create equal access and to remove barriers to learning. For example, accommodations include taking tests and quizzes in a quiet location, receiving extra
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