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Interviewing 101: What are your strengths?

January 4, 2010 I have found that the majority of creative students and alums I work with are, well, too humble – i.e., they don’t give themselves enough credit for what they KNOW and what they do WELL and all of the challenging situations they’ve overcome and ACHIEVEMENTS they’ve had both at CDIA and in the workplace. Often, people are not comfortable talking about themselves because they may feel they’re boasting or tooting their Read On...

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All I want for Christmas is . . . A JOB!

December 15, 2009 Many think holiday time is the worst time to find or change jobs – au contraire, my friend – it IS indeed possible to make some progress on your job search or to land a job for the new year. Understandably, there are a lot of extra activities this time of year – from parties to shopping to shoveling – and most people who are job hunting currently will say, “Wow, that job looks perfect, but I’m just too busy rig Read On...

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Holiday Time is Great for Networking

December 3, 2009 No kidding – it’s true! Not only do parties and networking events abound in December, but holiday happenings are typically more well-attended and have a more festive (and therefore, more open, easier-to-mingle) atmosphere. Plus, at the company Christmas party, you never know if your significant other works with someone’s spouse that heads up the design department at that great company that’s on your target list! Mingle, sh Read On...

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How Career Services at CDIA has helped CatholicTV

November 18, 2009 Just over 2 years ago CatholicTV posted an ad to fill an open entry-level production assistant position at our office in Watertown, MA. CDIA Career Services Co-Director Bruce Jaranian saw the job ad and contacted me directly to ask about the position and to explain the CDIA program. I had been in contact with career services at other colleges in Boston but never had any success, so I was a little skeptical about this process, too. Within a week, Read On...

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Customizing is Key When it Comes to an Effective Job Search

October 30, 2009 We all get inundated with hundreds of emails, tweets, and, well, interruptions during the day – things that are demanding our attention. Think of what a Human Resources Professional/Recruiter’s or Hiring Manager’s day is like in terms of incoming emails! Why not make their lives a little easier - and your job search more effective - by *customizing* what you send them. It’s a simple thing, takes seconds really, and yet so Read On...