We have been on this journey together for an entire year!
From Handshake, to Employer Showcases, and to Social Media extravaganza!
I truly have loved my time here as the intern at Career Services.
And I thank all of you for following my own journey as a senior at FSU.
As we become Alumni, we do not need to feel alone. The amazing career counselors at Career Services are here to help you navigate life after college, as well.
Hello all! We have come so far in our FIRSTHAND journey! It is so important to remember that asking for help when you need it is essential to moving forward with your career journey. Today’s blog will be the last of the FIRSTHAND series as the academic year comes to a close. We will be talking about the final section of FIRSTHAND, which is the “Help” section. This tab is where you can go in case you need more clarification on how to navigate FIRSTHAND, how to find exactly what you’re looking for, and how to get more involved with all the options that FIRSTHAND has to offer regarding your career needs. I will break down the “Help” tab step by step and explain the most efficient ways to get the answers you’re looking for quickly and easily!
FEATURES OF THE “HELP” TAB
You can find the “Help Tab within your personal profile that we learned how to make back in our third blog post. The first step is getting onto your FIRSTHAND homepage.
Then, click on your name in the top right corner of the page.
Once you’ve clicked onto your name, click the third option on the dropdown menu titled “My Profile”.
Here you will see a button on the top right of the page that says, “Help”. It should be located directly to the left of your name and avatar circle. Push that button.
This button will have two options. The options are “Help center” and “Report an issue”. Let’s explore the first option, “Help center”.
HELP CENTER
There are two things you can do within the Help center:
1.) Search for your specific question
Here in the white search bar, you can type in whatever specific question you have, giving you the freedom to be particular. The benefit to this service that FIRSTHAND offers is that you don’t have to choose from the usual vague and unhelpful menus that most help centers offer. Additionally, as soon as you type something in, (such as how to… or how do I…) FIRSTHAND automatically autofills in some suggestions that may answer the question you are looking to answer. When you find a question to pick, it will give you automated instructional directions that answer your question.
2.) Submit a request
You can find the “Submit a request” button in the top right corner of the main page (circled in orange)
When you click this button, you are redirected to a page where you can input your email address, the subject of your request, and a detailed description of the thing you would like to request from FIRSTHAND’s help center, whether that be directions on how to find something, access to more resources, or any other general questions. A unique feature of this button is that you also have the option of attaching files to go along with your request. The file could be an image, screenshot, or document.
REPORT AN ISSUE
Moving on to the “Report an issue button”, this can be accessed back where the “Help center” button is, directly below it.
Clicking this button will split your FIRSTHAND screen into two parts, the main screen and an email screen. An email draft will open with the To: line already filled out with FIRSTHAND’s support email address, which is support@firsthand.co
This feature is very similar to the “Submit a request” feature, but it allows you to do it outside of FIRSTHAND’s server, and you can use the email of your choice instead of going through your FIRSTHAND account.
Now that we’ve finished examining the entirety of FIRSTHAND step by step, you can always go back to any of our previous blogs to get refreshed! In so many creative ways, FIRSTHAND as a whole is able to provide countless company rankings and profiles, extensive access to job and internship information and opportunities, career guides and advice to give you every opportunity to be fully prepared for your steps to finding and keeping the career of your dreams. Doesn’t everyone deserve the tools to find something they really love and transform it into a sustainable, fulfilling career?
Please feel free to make an appointment with Career Services in 412 McCarthy Center if you have any questions regarding your career journey… we would love to help you with your career search process. It’s what we’re here for!
This Wednesday, we had two amazing employers come to the McCarthy building lobby and recruit students for their companies! Here is their information;
One Mission is a pediatric cancer charity that does whatever it takes to get kids through cancer.
One Mission programs make living in the hospital less lonely and stressful, bring back joy and hope in a time of fear and uncertainty, and give children and their families the support needed to get through the emotional and financial challenges pediatric cancer brings. Their mission is to improve the lives of patients and their families from the time of diagnosis, through treatment and well beyond.
If you are interested in joining the team at One Mission, their phone number is;
Phone: 508-628-9090
At NECC, they have career opportunities for every background. From direct-care and teaching positions to IT and support positions, if you want to be a part of their team, there is something for YOU.
NECC’s graduate degree programs are an exclusive benefit for NECC employees only.
At NECC, they value what you do and they want you to be the best. They have developed a professional development model that helps you achieve your career goals while ensuring you are providing the best care and growth to their students. Since the early 90s, they have graduated more than 1,500 BCBAs and special education teachers from their graduate training partnerships.
In today’s blog, we will be taking a trip down memory lane and go back to FIRSTHAND’s homepage. The destination? FIRSTHAND’S “Saved” section. This tab is where you can find advisors/mentors and keep their contact information on hand for any of your future career needs. Helping you find advisors/mentors is another unique feature of FIRSTHAND. I will break down the “Saved” tab step by step and explain the most efficient ways to find an advisor that you can really click with!
FEATURES OF THE “SAVED” TAB
You can find the “Saved Tab within your profile that you learned how to create back in the third blog post. The first step is getting onto FIRSTHAND’S homepage.
Then, click on your name in the top right corner of the page.
Once you’ve clicked onto your name, click the first option on the dropdown menu titled “Saved”.
Here you will see a big green button that says, “Find an advisor”. Push that button.
This is the place you will go to find and add as many advisors as you want to your profile. If FIRSTHAND is not able to find an advisor that meets your requirements immediately, you still have access to a space on the screen to input your email address so that FIRSTHAND can help you find the advisor(s) that are a good fit for you via email. They will search the database and get back to you in one business day with advisors they think are a good match.
You can seek advisors/mentors based upon things that are important to you. Clicking the “Available Now” button will show you advisors that are available at the time of your search. You may fill in the request and wait for FIRSTHAND’s response if you choose to opt out of this button. You are encouraged to customize your advisor search but may want to consider not overly limiting your search. There are six main dropdown sections that are essential to utilize the advisor search feature in FIRSTHAND’S “Saved” tab. They are:
1.) ADVICE TOPICS
Within Advice Topics, there are 5 subgroups to explore:
Career- There are 18 options to choose from. They are: Career Conversation, Resume/CV critique, Mock interview, Job Search, Cover Letter Critique, LinkedIn Profile Critique, Portfolio Review, Case Interview, Product Manager Interview, Coding Interview, Transitioning from School to Work, Charting a Career Path, Salary Negotiation, Work-life Balance, Re-entering the Workforce, Retirement Planning, Being Successful at Work, and Changing Careers.
Academic- There are 6 options. They are: Making the Most of Your Time in School, Picking a Major, Studying Tips, Writing a Thesis, Writing a Dissertation, and Navigating the PhD.
Admissions– There are 9 options. They are: Speaking With Prospective Students, Applying to Business School, Law School, an MS Program, Med School, Vet School, a PhD Program, College, and Prep School.
Startups & Business– There are 14 options. They are: Industry Insights, Business Plans, Fundraising advice, Founding Team Assembly, Leadership advice, Product Management advice, Team Management advice, Sales advice, Marketing advice, Product design advice, Strategy advice, Accounting advice, Finance advice, and Engineering management advice.
Opportunities– There are 5 options. They are: Job Shadowing, Job Openings, Volunteering, Partnering, and Serving on a Board.
2.) LOCATION
-Within “Location”, you can input the city or country from which you would prefer your advisor to be based. An advantage of an advisor based in the area of your choice means they may have networking connections and knowledge of the corresponding market. You also have the option to include past locations that you had already searched before.
3.) FIELDS OF STUDY
-Within “Fields of Study”, you can add as many fields as you want by searching for it in the search bar.
4.) FUNCTIONS
-There are 34 different functions you can choose from, ranging all the way from Accounting, Administrative and Architecture to Sales, Transportation, or Writing and Editing.
5.) INDUSTRIES
-You can pick from 16 industries which are Agriculture, Art, Construction, Corporate, Education, Finance, Goods, Government, Health, Legal, Manufacturing, Media, Organizations, Recreation, Services, Technology, and Transportation.
6.) LANGUAGES
-You can choose from six languages and pick the one which best suits your needs, whether it be English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Hindi, German or feel free to add your own!
For our next blog, we will talk about how to access FIRSTHAND’s help center!
On 4/12/22, Suitable Solutions held a professionalism panel at the McCarthy Forum.
It featured local employers, such as Avidia Bank, Sanofi, Call2Talk, Enterprise, and The MetroWest Chamber of Commerce. The panel had a focus on the etiquette of professionalism, the do’s and don’ts of elevator pitches, the best ways to network, the soft skills needed in any industry, a how-to-guide for interviews, a guide to professional attire, and much more!
If you missed the event, contact career services for more information!
And, don’t forget to sign up for Suitable Solutions next fall!
Career Services and Employer Relations information:
The last vertical section of FIRSTHAND is none other than the “Jobs” section. This tab will explore how to find different job opportunities to fit the priorities of your choosing! I will break down the very user-friendly and compact “Jobs” tab and explain how to best utilize the options it has to offer you in your job search.
FEATURES OF “JOBS”
You will find this tab located directly under the “Careers” tab that we finished exploring last week.
Once you click on the “Jobs” tab, you will be redirected to a single webpage with 6 filter options for different jobs to choose from.
The 6 caption options we will talk about in this post are:
Location– Here you can choose the city or country in which you want to look for job opportunities.
Seniority– This caption refers to what job level that you are seeking. You can choose from Entry level, Internship, Mid-Senior level, Director, or Executive positions.
Type of Role– You can chose from: Consulting, Finance, Information Technology, Arts and Design, Engineering, Healthcare Services, and Project Management.
Industries– You can choose from 12 different industries of job opportunities which include Art, Corporate, Finance, Goods, Government, Health, Manufacturing, Media, Organizations, Recreation, Technology, and Transportation.
Employer- You can search for any company name you like using the Add more Employer” tab. The ones that have openings will simply show under the company name (Examples: McKinsey & Company, FedEx, etc.)
Employment Type- You can choose from Full-time, Part-time, Contract, or Internship opportunities.
After you filter the elements of your choice and decide to get more information on a specific job by clicking the “Learn More” button, you will be directed to the specific company’s website or a form center where you can input your contact information, resume, and submit a brief application.
You may or may not need to create an account with the specific company in order to apply. However, if they use a form such as a Google Docs-type submission, then you don’t need to create an account.
For our next blog, we will talk about how to find an advisor using FIRSTHAND’s help “Saved” tab!
JPMorgan Chase is working to drive a diverse, inclusive culture for their employees and their businesses. They’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels like they belong.
From their Early Insight (pre-internship) and global internship programs for students to full-time careers, JPMorgan Chase offers opportunities at all levels.
Your resume is the first chance to get to know you, so it’s important to tailor it to the role(s) you’re applying for. Amplify your achievements and highlight your relevant experience. Share some of your past projects and the metrics that measure their success. Highlight your leadership roles and the ways you encouraged collaboration with team members. For students, relevant coursework, past internships and projects that demonstrate your skills are great to include. Brevity is important — you’ll have the chance to share more in an interview.
If you missed this amazing opportunity, do not fret! Here is the Branch Manager’s information, Lorraine Miranda;
Telephone: 508-861-1276
Email: Make sure to include your resume!
Lorraine.g.miranda@chase.com
Their values begin with fair, open and ethical behavior. They appreciate the trust that is placed in their hands every day, with each job and item they handle. They always put their customers’ interests first, and make dependability their hallmark. Every customer’s needs demand the most efficient, prompt, and energetic effort. Applying the best equipment and technology available, they strive tirelessly to better their own unmatched levels of performance. They never take their reputation for granted.
Being a part of the Gentle Giant team means doing important work. After all, moving is one of the most significant events in a person’s life. Maybe it’s why they love what they do, because they know doing their work well matters.
You might work as a mover for the summer or for many years to come. Either way the training, skills, and perspective you gain will stay with you for a lifetime and will apply to many things you’ll do in life.
They provide a professional and challenging workplace for the duration of an employee’s term and a valuable set of skills for when an employee moves on to other endeavors.
If you missed the opportunity to chat with this employer, here is there contact information!
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