- President Barack Obama
"All who have meditated on the art of governing mankind have been convinced that the fate of empires depends on the education of youth"
- Aristotle
Workshops & Resources
Resume Writing
Why do you need a resume? For one obvious reason, employers tend to request them, but more importantly, a resume is the most efficient way to present your qualifications, skills and experience. The entire process of writing a resume is broken down into seven steps.Step One: Objective/Summary of Qualifications
Step Two: Education
Step Three: Work Experience
Step Four: Additional Information (Skills and Accomplishments)
Step Five: References
Step Six: Power Words (Employers today want to know concrete things about you, and what you can produce.)
Step Seven: Cover Letter
Create a professional resume with tips on formatting, content and presentation. Follow the seven-step method, include power words to add punch to your resume and instruction on writing cover letters that sell.
Networking
As the old saying goes, "It's not about what you know, but who you know." Learn what questions to ask and get a feel for the art of gathering information and building contacts.Interview Skills
Sweaty palms, knocking knees – that won't be, if you are prepared for your interview. Find out the most commonly asked questions and read what answers interviewers are looking for. There's even an interview checklist to help you remember everything you need to do.Time Management
Success in managing our time has to do with achieving daily balance in our lives. If we are not in balance, we are likely to sabotage our success. There will never be enough hours in the day if you don't manage your time wisely. Conquer procrastination, take a time survey and find extra minutes you didn't even know you had.Money Management
It's true. Money doesn't grow on trees, but you can live within your means with a careful budget and plan. Don't count on the lottery to bail you out. Learn now how to keep credit and spending under control.Essay Writing
Essays will fall under the categories of personal essay or research essay.. Make sure the topic you choose allows you to 1) Answer the essay question, and 2) show yourself in the best possible light. Outline the essay, remembering to answer the essay question itself, and think of personal stories you can include. Put "yourself" into the composition. You have to market yourself. You don’t want to shock the committee Your writing should be memorable. Know your subject.Write, rewrite, proof and proof again. A well-written essay may not only help you get accepted to the college of your dreams, it can also help you gain thousands of dollars in grants and scholarships. It’s worth the effort.Public Speaking
In today's business world, public speaking is a required skill for anyone who wants to succeed. The key to successful public speaking is to understand that speaking to a group of people is merely having a one-on-one conversation with individual audience members.Communication Etiquette
Communication is an art. Some people are naturally good at it while others are frightened by the thought. Communication is an essential component of building strong working relationships. Knowing the "right" thing to say or do in a situation is important in effective communication. Skilled communicators have mastered both the science and the art of interpersonal communication, applying the principles of emotional intelligence to each situation you encounter.Common Application
https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/default.aspxPreparing a college application will be one of the most important things a student will do in his/her lifetime. The Common Application currently provides both online and print versions of its first-year and transfer applications. The Common Application membership includes over 300 institutions and represents the full range of higher education institutions in the US: public and private, large and small, highly selective and modestly selective, and east coast, west coast, and every region in between.