Find Your Career With Bryant & Stratton College Career Services

What can Career Services provide you as a student/graduate?

1. Career Counseling
2. Resume Development
3. Interview and Job Preparation
4. Professional Development
5. Lifetime Placement Assistance

Resume Do’s and Don’ts (Resume tips)

DO

• Have all of your contact information on your resume
• Have an active cell phone number
• Have a professional email
• Have at least three bullet points for the description of your positions

DO NOT

• Use “I” on your resume
• Put your references, salary, supervisor name, or employer phone number on your resume
• Include your reason for leaving a position

Below is a list of other helpful sites for job searches and career information:

• Capitalareahelpwanted.com
• Monster.com
• Careerbuilder.com
• Indeed.com
• Simplyhired.com
• Albany.craigslist.com

Interviewing

The interview is how you get the job!

• Be prepared and research the company
• Dress professional
• Women: suit, blouse, skirt (nothing above the knee), slacks, dress shoes
• Men: suit, dress shirt, tie, slacks, dress shoes
• Practice your soft skills: a positive attitude, be courteous, be clear in your speech (ums), maintaing good posture and eye contact, practice active listening, be confident (but not cocky) and always have a firm handshake
• Showcase your skills (i.e. a portfolio)
• Bring a copy of your resume

Interviewing Don’ts

• No excessive cologne/perfume
• No excessive make-up
• Don't have a lackadaisical attitude
• Don't reek of cigarette smoke
• Don’t be late
• Don’t fidget, no slouching
• Avoid repetitive behavior (hair twirling, twiddling thumbs)
• Don’t talk too much
• Don't have your cell phone on