Career Center
Advice from
Employers
1. Be open to all
career opportunities
2. Have a
professional appearance and positive attitude
3. Liberal Arts
bachelors degrees are a great precursor to an MLS degree
4. Keep your GPA
up
5. Apply at least one
year before graduation
6. Become involved
with the community – volunteer your time – do what you can to help the disadvantaged
communities/populations
7. Sales experience,
customer service and leadership skills are definitely a plus!
8. Good qualities to
have
a.
Contracting
b. Be a team
player
c. Good
communication skills
d. Business
background
9. Speak and dress
professionally
10.Be direct about the job you are
looking for
11.Be a self
starter
12.Express a desire to learn and
grow professionally
13.Research your options and
companies
14.Strong desire for a career in
retail management with career path to senior management
15.Have a resume ready and dressed to present a professional look. Know your qualifications and experience.
16.Be assertive and confident
17.Internships give great experience—be prepared to start at the bottom and work your way up
18.Relocation, while not required for a career, will make a candidate move up more quickly
19. Come prepared with resume; don't have Mom or Dad bring your resume to the job fair and represent you.
20. Be self-motivated and accountable.
21. Try to talk to most booths since most students are not familiar with what they want to do. It could help them to understand what all these companies offer.
22. You must sell yourself to companies, not vice-versa.
23. Don't be afraid of hard work.