Campus Career Counseling: Words of Wisdom from the Eastern community.
"Everyone is on a level playing field, with the same opportunities. When you are in a job or internship do more than anyone else around you and you will be noticed, appreciated and rewarded."
- Ken Bedini, Vice President of Student Affairs
"Take advantage of anyone you know in an area you think you might be interested in. By taking advantage, what I mean is, asking them about what they do, what their colleagues do, what their boss/bosses do and if you're still interested see if you can shadow them, ask if they would be willing to mentor you or if they have an internship program."
- Dr. Lori Bindig, Assistant Professor of Communication
"Develop personal and professional goals, and don't be afraid of failure, it can only teach you."
- Mimi H. Hutson, University Grants Officer
"Marine Science is a great opportunity for students; it's like the lottery, the fewer people that play the greater the chance to win."
- Julie Sandeen, Adjunct Faculty of Environmental Earth Science
"Use the services given to you at the University, and be proactive."
-Dr. Margaret Hebert, Learning Specialist- Advisement Center
"Take advantage of the Academic Service Center ."
-Nancy Labonne, Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs
"Work hard and give one hundred percent with anything you do in life."
-Ryan J Rose, Associate Director of Alumni Affairs
"Pay attention to the presentation, grammar, and accuracy on your resumes."
- Susannah Richards, Associate Professor of Science of Education
"Get involved and connect with the university, as well as the community."
-Paul J. Rossitto , Crandall Hall - Residence Hall Director
"My advice is to start at the end of the job search. Find your perfect job and look on professional websites. Look at the job description and see if you can work from there. Look at what you need in order to qualify for that position and see if it's still your fantasy job. Look at populations, settings and types of activities that you like doing. You can also look at what you hate doing in order to find what you love."
- Deirdre Fitzgerald, Associate Professor of Psychology
"Patience is the fastest way to do something, slowly and thoroughly."
-Dr. Rick Hornung, Director of Tutoring Center
"Develop good work habits, learn to listen, pay attention to detail, and believe in yourself."
- Danielle Kaminski, Administrative Assistant, Office of the President
"In English, it is important for students to get a good idea of other options besides teaching. If they don't feel the call to teach they feel as if they don't have any other options. They have to get a realistic picture of the variety of things they can do with an English degree besides teaching. Look into internships with publishers or in Public Relations."
-Barbara Liu, Associate Professor of English
"You should try to get real life experience with whatever you're trying to do. If there's an internship take it."
-Robert Wolf, Associate Professor of Sociology
"Concentrate on balancing your education as well as your social life."
- Chris Ambrosio, Burr Hall - Residence Hall Director
"The most important thing is not to get into the right classes, but get hands on experience even if it's not in the right field. Do volunteer work and internships before getting out there."
-Mel Graf, Associate Athletic Director
"Keep in mind your end goal, get experience with internships and any other opportunities and try to apply them to where you would like to be. Be realistic in terms of spending and what you expect to make at first, be financially savvy. Always be nice to people, you never know who knows who. Except what is happening and learn something from it, even if it is something you don't particularly like. Finally, find the people that are most respected, get to know them and use them as your mentor."
- Lourdes Ardel, Manager of Compensation and Training
"Study hard and don't forget your goals."
-Brenda Schiaretti, Institutional Advancement
"Find internship opportunities, and take advantage of them."
- Karen Karas, Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs
"Get as much education as you possibly can, even when things get tough, never give up, keep your head up, and keep on pushing."
-Marion Mervin, Secretary to the Dean of Education, Professional Studies and Graduate Division.
"Be creative and integrate your interests through novel combination of majors, minors, and/or concentrations that give you greater job flexibility and better match your career dreams."
-Dr. Citurs, Associate Professor of Business Administration
" Explore the endless options that you are given, choose a path and then build your experiences in order to mirror the professional that you would like to be upon graduation. Seek out those who can help you get to where you want to be."
-John Bazin, Assistant to the Director of Student Activities |
