posted Thursday, July 8, 2010 9:57 AM
by Amy Chastek, Herzing University Online
“Discovery Days” Schedule
July 19 to 23, 2010
Please join Herzing Online for our special event!!
Tell your friends and family! It’s free and easy to register!
You must have access to a computer and the internet in order to participate.
Once you register, you will be s...
Tagsjob search, resume, education, career, college, seminar, free, university, webinar, job, herzing, discovery days
posted Friday, November 13, 2009 8:50 AM
by Amy Chastek, Herzing University Online
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posted Wednesday, November 4, 2009 1:58 PM
by Tammy Hartley, Herzing University Online
Are you searching for a job? Well then you need to Google yourself! Look at it from the employer’s perspective: They want to find more out about the person who they just interviewed or the person who submitted their resume – but how do they do that? GOOGLE! 81% of employers are going ...
posted Friday, October 30, 2009 12:19 PM
by Tammy Hartley, Herzing University Online
Volunteering is always a hot topic so the Department of Career Services here at Herzing University Online is here to share with you some of the best parts of spending your time helping in your community. A volunteer is someone who jumps in to help to benefit someone else, however that doesn’t...
Tagsbenefits, careers, volunteering, social responsibility, herzing
posted Monday, October 5, 2009 10:56 AM
by Jennifer DeVerney, Herzing University Online
When speaking with student and graduate job seekers, Career Services staff members will often emphasize the importance of networking to learn about job leads or to make contact with someone who may be able to help you get your foot in the door with a specific company. Using your network to assist ...
Tagsnetworking, building your network, new to networking
posted Monday, September 21, 2009 2:29 PM
by Tammy Hartley, Herzing University Online
“I know that negotiating salary is something that I’d like to do, but I don’t exactly know how to do it.” Is this something that you’ve asked yourself when you’re offered a job? I’m sure like me, many of you would answer YES. A tough economy doesn’t m...
Tagsbenefits, interview, money, negotiation, opportunities
posted Friday, September 11, 2009 6:49 AM
by Tammy Hartley, Herzing University Online
You’ve heard it before, and you’ll hear it again – Volunteering is a great way to boost your resume and career. The key to doing this is to volunteer for organizations that could really use your skills and knowledge for their benefit. There are a lot of organizations out there th...
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posted Tuesday, September 8, 2009 1:25 PM
by Jennifer DeVerney, Herzing University Online
How You Can Tell Your Interview Went Well
Ever get out of your interview and think to yourself, “Did I just answer all of those questions to the best of my ability? Did I impress them? Do I really have a shot at this job?” Think back and replay the interview in your mind. There are som...
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posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009 12:52 PM
by Jennifer DeVerney, Herzing University Online
In an effort to assist job seekers in a challenging economic market the Career Services Department of Herzing University Online is launching a series of free career-focused webinars. The webinars are unique in that they are accessible not only to current and former students, but to the general publ...
Tagsjob search, networking, resume, interview skills
posted Thursday, July 16, 2009 9:53 AM
by Amy Chastek, Herzing University Online
It is blood drive week at Herzing University Online and we have partnered up with the Double Tree Hotel and Wisconsin Blood Center. 36 staff members have volunteered to give blood on Thursday and we are excited about giving back to our community and helping those in need. Giving blood scares a lot ...
Tagsvolunteer, blood drive, herzing university, herzing online
posted Wednesday, May 27, 2009 8:30 AM
by Amy Chastek, Herzing University Online
Herzing University Online is proud to present a free webinar to our students, alumni and the general public. The topic of this webinar is creating a strategy for your job search. One of the hardest parts of the job search process is staying organized and on top of opportunities as they present...
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posted Friday, May 22, 2009 7:30 AM
by Kay Eilers, Herzing University Online
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posted Thursday, May 21, 2009 9:36 AM
by Amy Chastek, Herzing University Online
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posted Monday, May 18, 2009 2:40 PM
by Amy Chastek, Herzing University Online
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posted Friday, May 15, 2009 1:2 PM
by Kay Eilers, Herzing University Online
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posted Wednesday, May 13, 2009 1:18 PM
by Amy Chastek, Herzing University Online
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posted Wednesday, May 6, 2009 2:12 PM
by Amy Chastek, Herzing University Online
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posted Thursday, April 30, 2009 8:7 AM
by Kay Eilers, Herzing University Online
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posted Thursday, April 23, 2009 7:36 AM
by Amy Chastek, Herzing University Online
In an effort to assist job seekers in a challenging economic market, this May the Career Services Department of Herzing University Online will launch a series of free career-focused webinars. The webinars are unique in that they are accessible not only to current and former students, but to the g...
Tagsnetworking, resume, employment, interview, career, college, seminar, university, learning, webinar, job, interviewing, herzing
posted Friday, April 17, 2009 2:1 PM
by Amy Chastek, Herzing University Online
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posted Tuesday, April 7, 2009 10:26 AM
by Amy Chastek, Herzing University Online
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posted Wednesday, April 1, 2009 9:29 AM
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posted Monday, March 30, 2009 4:22 PM
by Amy Chastek, Herzing University Online
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posted Thursday, March 26, 2009 5:54 AM
by Amy Chastek, Herzing University Online
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posted Wednesday, March 18, 2009 2:8 PM
by Kay Eilers, Herzing University Online
In a tough job market, job seekers need to get creative by diversifying their skills to stand out from the rest of the job seeking pool. Making the most of a tough situation means stretching further than you thought you could. Success takes being more willing than the next job seeker to take a r...
Tagsjob search, intern, volunteer, herzing
posted Friday, March 6, 2009 9:19 AM
by Amy Chastek, Herzing University Online
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posted Tuesday, March 3, 2009 10:42 AM
by Holly Franson, Herzing University Online
All of us face questions in a job interview that we find more challenging than others. For some individuals however, one question can be especially difficult to answer appropriately: “Have you ever been convicted of a crime?”
You will see various incarnations of this question on job appl...
posted Wednesday, February 25, 2009 12:25 PM
by Kay Eilers, Herzing University Online
Do you have a mentor? If not, you need one. Building a relationship with a great mentor means positioning yourself with a trusted career guide. When looking for a mentor, find someone you aspire to be like professionally. Or better yet, find someone who has the job you want.
What I’m say...
Tagsjob search, mentor, herzing college
posted Wednesday, February 18, 2009 9:29 AM
by Holly Franson, Herzing University Online
What is a career map?
A career map is a self-created guide targeted to a specific career goal that outlines the steps you will take to meet your goal.
Who can use a career map?
Anyone can use a Career Map but students, individuals who are new to a field, and those who feel “stuck” in ...
posted Monday, February 16, 2009 11:54 AM
by Tammy Hartley, Herzing University Online
A few weekends ago I was invited to go ice fishing with my boyfriend and a few of our friends. I've lived in Wisconsin my whole life and had never gone ice fishing, this was a new adventure for me. I knew nothing about ice fishing – nothing about ‘tip-ups’, ice augers, sitting on ...
Tagsportfolios, search, job, herzing college, ice fishing
posted Friday, February 13, 2009 8:5 AM
by Amy Chastek, Herzing University Online
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posted Thursday, February 12, 2009 3:52 PM
by Ann Leicht, Herzing University Online
Have you ever thought about packing up your life and moving across the country in search of a new job? It is definitely something we’ve all thought about at one point in our lives. I know I definitely have. Being from Milwaukee, WI where the average temperature in the winter has a &ldquo...
posted Thursday, February 12, 2009 1:54 PM
by Rob Stage, Herzing University Online
A little self exploration and goal setting can make a big difference in your work life:
Have you ever had a time when you were wondering how and why you are where you are in life and wonder where you’re going? Dumb question right?
With all the demands we are faced with from day to day, how o...
posted Friday, February 6, 2009 7:9 AM
by Amy Chastek, Herzing University Online
A little self exploration and goal setting can make a big difference in your work life:
Have you ever had a time when you were wondering how and why you are where you are in life and wonder where you’re going? Dumb question right?
With all the demands we are faced with from day to day, how of...
Tagseducation, college, university, school, e-learning, success, exploration, dreams, herzing, rob stage
posted Friday, January 30, 2009 6:25 PM
by Amy Chastek, Herzing University Online
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posted Wednesday, January 28, 2009 3:36 PM
by Kay Eilers, Herzing University Online
Do you consider yourself a job seeker? Yes? Okay, so how much time of each day/week/month do you spend job searching? The answer to this question will help to determine if job searching is more of a job or a hobby for you. Many professionals out there will probably tell you they are searching fo...
Tagsjob search, interview, job, herzing college
posted Tuesday, January 27, 2009 12:37 PM
by Holly Franson, Herzing University Online
I would hazard to guess that the majority of individuals who complete internships are post-secondary students. Many students are required to complete internships for their degree programs while others may use an internship as a resume booster or to become more involved in an industry that int...
Tagsinternships
posted Monday, January 26, 2009 10:14 AM
by Amy Chastek, Herzing University Online
Just a magnifying glass and a chance…
We are all faced with our challenges, whether it is a physical handicap like I talked about in my “Yes You Can” blog, people in our lives telling us we can’t do it or our own attitude preventing us from moving forward. I and my staff a...
Tagsuniversity, learning, disability, obstacles, hope, faith, chance, herzing college
posted Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:51 PM
by Kay Eilers, Herzing University Online
Interviews are inevitable. At some point in during the course of your career you will be put in the hot seat and interviewed for a job opportunity. In preparing for a much anticipated interview, many hopeful job seekers fail to consider strong answers to seemingly easy questions. It is often the ...
Tagsjob search, interview, herzing college
posted Tuesday, January 20, 2009 8:30 AM
by Holly Franson, Herzing University Online
Today president-elect Barack Obama becomes President Barack Obama as he is sworn in and takes up residence in the White House. Whether you celebrate or mourn this transition, you will most likely watch (and pass judgment) as Obama begins his new position. The President’s first few weeks in off...
posted Wednesday, January 14, 2009 3:15 PM
by Kay Eilers, Herzing University Online
For 2009 I decided I wanted to do something to be healthier. Wow – could I be any more general? While there are multiple methods of achieving this goal, it is also tough to gage the progress and to measure the success. What is my strategy? How will I know I am making progress?
In order to...
Tagsjob search, goal, banana, herzing college
posted Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:27 AM
by Holly Franson, Herzing University Online
Last week, I attended a NBA game. The majority of the game was close, featuring frequent lead changes. In the last quarter, the home team began to pull away. It looked like a sure victory. Until, that is, the final two minutes or so of the game. It looked as though the home team just gave up; they p...
posted Monday, January 12, 2009 12:44 PM
by Amy Chastek, Herzing University Online
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posted Thursday, January 8, 2009 4:16 PM
by Amy Chastek, Herzing University Online
In 2005 as I was traveling through Montana on our way back to Wisconsin from Oregon, I exited onto Highway One from the Interstate to find gas. As I traveled the two mile trek to the nearest gas station I passed a sign pointing to the right that said “Opportunity”. I thought to myself,...
Tagseducation, associate, diploma, mba, university, learning, opportunity, bachelor, journey, wisdom, herzing, herzing college
posted Wednesday, January 7, 2009 2:3 PM
by Kay Eilers, Herzing University Online
What does it mean to be a doer? In my opinion, a doer is someone who will go the extra mile. This is a person who will jump in and take on any task. A doer is a person that I want on my team because they improve the group as a whole. A doer will take it upon themselves to make the situation righ...
Tagsjob search, customer service, doer, herzing college
posted Tuesday, January 6, 2009 1:13 PM
by Tammy Hartley, Herzing University Online
About a week ago our pet fish at work, Frankie, passed. He was a handsome Beta fish and will be missed by our Career Services Team – he was our career mascot. My boss had bought Frankie the neatest fish tank you’ve ever seen – an office with a view. He was set up with a desk, compu...
Tagseducation, fish, herzing college, frankie
posted Monday, January 5, 2009 1:4 PM
by Holly Franson, Herzing University Online
1. Finding a job is a job onto itself
Election (1999), Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon) works tirelessly to be elected class president.
Treat your job search like it is your job. If you are currently unemployed, plan on spending at least a three hour block of time each day preparing application mate...
posted Wednesday, December 31, 2008 11:9 AM
by Kay Eilers, Herzing University Online
As a job seeker, you have probably experienced many highs and lows. The process is tedious yet a worthy use of your time; frustrating yet rewarding. We have all felt the disappointment of not getting called for an interview, being ignored during the follow-up process, or receiving a dreaded &ldquo...
Tagsjob search, employment, resolution, new years, herzing college
posted Sunday, December 28, 2008 2:32 PM
by Amy Chastek, Herzing University Online
During every mock interview I do with a student or graduate I ask the question, “Who is your role model and why?” At least 95% of the respondents say “My mother.” It is like a contest, knowing the student if I think they will or won’t choose their mom, granted my ...
Tagseducation, interview, career, college, university, school, learning, role model, job, interviewing, herzing, herzingcollege
posted Monday, December 22, 2008 12:19 PM
by Tammy Hartley, Herzing University Online
This is a busy time of the year – we’re all aware of that. Feeling as if there’s no time for a moment to yourself is pretty standard during the holiday season. The stresses of (fill in the blank) seem higher than usual. If there’s one thing that I learned during college it w...
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