Whether you’re new to the job search or a seasoned pro, making sure your social media profiles are up to date and suitable for recruiters is key. You’ve likely heard that LinkedIn is an important one to maintain, but as this article by Stephanie Vozza
Even though classes and assignments demand a lot of time, many college students seek out part-time work. For some, it’s a necessity in order to pay their bills or purchase books and other school supplies, while for others, it’s more about gaining work experience.
Either way, there are many benefits to having a part-time job while in school. Sure, you’ll make money, but it can also teach you valuable life skills, and it’s also been shown to be associated with better grade.
White Plains, NY – The College of Westchester Charitable Foundation (CWCF) hosted its 10th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser, honoring 13 scholarship recipients.
As a college preparing students for entry into the regional workforce with highly regarded programs in business and computer technology, it was only natural to have a representative of Google visit The College of Westchester’s campus. Google, one of the most innovative companies in the world, has been expanding its presence in New York City over the past decade and has become one of the biggest tech companies in the world, not just in the internet world, but among all business brands.
Left to right in photo: CW Professor Max Torres, Flores' Assistant Magdalys Taveras, and Author Bienvenido Flores Pichardo.
The Dominican Consulate of New York recently hosted an event to release the book, “Familia, Escuela y Participación Comunitaria,” (Family, School, and Community Participation). Flores Pichardo is an author and researcher with vast experience on several education indicators affecting the Dominican Education System.
Sure, we do a lot of our communication and work electronically, but speaking in front of a group is still a skill we need to hone. Whether you’re giving a presentation in front of a class or coworkers, delivering a speech, or instructing a group, credibility is key. What you say is important, but how you say it is also vitally important. Certain common mistakes can seriously undermine your message. Want to know if you need to cut it out?
When we encounter a problem, most of us are used to brainstorming solutions. Might this be killing our productivity and actually slowing down our attempts to address the issue? Ditto when we’re working on a project with a group and set a meeting to bounce ideas off of each other.