Upload your resume onto your profile- Make sure you get it reviewed by one of our CSER career counselors before you post it!
Fill out your job preferences.
Add experiences to your profile.
Fill out your skills section completely.
Add a photo to your profile.
Download the Handshake app to update your profile on the go!
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Send a thank you note 24 hours after an interview.
Send one 1-2 days after a networking event or activity.
Make sure you spell all names correctly!
You can send a thank you note after landing a job or internship.
A handwritten note is better than a generic email.
Make sure the note is genuine!
Download the Handshake app to send your thank you notes on the go!
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Some may say it looks like the show “The Office”, and others may say it looks like the show “Parks and Recreation”.
Regardless of what comedic show you may think of when company culture is brought up, the general understanding of company culture is the environment created by the people in the company.
Company culture is important when researching what company you want to work for. Do you prefer a more laid-back environment, or do you want a more rigid environment?
There also is company structure, which is the way a company operates in business.
Handshake has a whole blog dedicated to the ins and outs of company culture and structure.
Check out a company’s social media to gain an insight into their culture.
Make sure to look at the company’s value statement.
Keep a tab on the company’s reviews from customers and employees. Also, look over how the company responds to positive and negative reviews.
Research if the company has a non-profit foundation linked to it.
In an interview, ask about the company culture and structure specifically.
Keep your expectations realistic- no company is perfect.
Download the Handshake app to find company listings on the go!
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You know what Focus 2 is. You know how to use it. Now, it is time to learn when to use it.
When to use Focus 2 is just as important as the how and why. If you use Focus 2 as a senior, you will utilize different aspects of the site than a freshman or sophomore.
One of the good things about Focus 2 is the depth. You can use it at multiple times in your life to suit your different needs.
When To Use Focus 2
Freshmen and Sophomores:
Use Focus 2 to explore different majors that are offered at FSU or other universities.
By taking the different assessments and quizzes, you will find out if which disciplines you prefer- the arts, the sciences, math, etc.
It also can be used to explore future career opportunities and which major will help you in your preferred career field.
Juniors and Seniors:
Use Focus 2 to explore potential career fields and specific jobs you may be interested in.
You can research an industry within the site and see the pay rate, the hours, what degree you need for the job, what skills are needed for the job, and an overall description of the job.
Alumni:
Use Focus 2 to change your career path or field, for research into a specific career field, if you are looking for a job after graduation.
Takeaways
You can use Focus 2 at different times in your life.
As a freshman and sophomore, use it to help navigate towards a major you are interested in.
As a junior and a senior, use it to research careers and fields you are interested in.
As an alumni, use it to help research, change career fields, if you are looking for a job.
Utilize all of the tools Focus 2 provides!
Not sure where to begin? Don’t be afraid to reach out to Career Services for help! Set up an appointment today with a career counselor at http://starfish.framingham.edu/
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