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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Getting Involved

It is essential that you take steps to get involved during your time in college. Not only does it look nice on your resume, but the experiences you gain can help mold you into a well-rounded and complete individual that a company would love to hire. You will get experience and develop skills that can help you excel in the workplace.

-Start out by making a list of your interests and abilities. See what types of things pop out at you and what you might like to spend more time doing.

-Check out the school website for a list of clubs and organizations that are offered on campus. If you don’t see what you are looking for, take initiative and the necessary steps to get that particular club or organization up and running. In addition to having the group of your choice offered, you will also be highlighting your leadership skills and showing the employer your drive and ability to make things happen.

-Make sure you become involved early in your college experience. That way, by the time you are a junior or senior, you will be able to take on a leadership role that employers like to see.

-Keep in mind that by showing you are involved in something over a long period of time, it lets employers see how committed you are.

-Remember, don’t join lots of clubs or organizations just to put on your resume. Instead, be an active member in a select few organizations and put time and effort into your experiences.

Make yourself a valuable member of anything you are involved in, and employers will be able to see how you will be a valuable part of their company.

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