September 4, 2010

Navigating a Student Affairs Placement Exchange

For those of us in Student Affairs, placement exchanges are the place to get connected with employers and figure out where you want to go in your professional career. The Oshkosh Placement Exchange is a Midwestern exchange that attracts employers from all around the nation. Although it was my first time at the conference, I could tell that the organizers here work very hard to improve the experience for both candidates and employers each year. For me, the combination of committed conference planners and quality listings proved to be incredibly fruitful. I want to pass on the information that helped me be successful.

Time Management #1 Skill For Student Staff

While preparing for my Graduate Assistantship interviews later this month and interviewing students to be my replacement at UWM, I’ve been forced to think about what skill is the most necessary for a Student Affairs student employee. I think most of the skills that we gain in Student Affairs, and the ones we ask students to learn are trainable skills. We can interview a student who may not have specific campus marketing or residential experience, but if they’re a well-rounded individual we can hire them because thankfully, when you’re working in Student Affairs, you’re always learning.

14 Deadly Sins in the Workplace

A recent AOL article did an excellent job of relating unseemly behavior in the workplace to the Seven Deadly Sins.. you know – envy, gluttony, greed, lust, pride, sloth and wrath. A great list and here’s seven more deadly sins I’ve come up with to expand the lsit to 14!

How to Make Sure Your Resume is Seen

Employers receive approximately 100 resumes per week! That includes resumes submitted online as well as mailed. Out of that number, they keep approximately one-third to read and evaluate. And to make matters worse, only a total of 10 applicants will probably be interviewed.

Employment Dilemma – The Customer is Livid!

Dilemma – A customer is livid and taking it out on you. It wasn’t your fault. Do you…

Employment Dilemma – Okay… So I took a peek.

The Employment Lady asks the question, “What would you do?” – You boss, manager or supervisor leaves the room for a few minutes during your evaluation and you ‘sneak a quick look’ and notice a discrepancy in your personnel file. Do you…?

Employment Dilemma – The #1 Reason for Firing…

A simple Employment Dilemma from Marja Lee Freeman, The Employment Lady – What is the number one reason people are fired? a) Difficulty working with others, b) Job performance or, c) Attendance issues?

Employment Dilemma – A Friend, Looking for a Job…

Dilemma – A friend of yours gets you an interview and now is in need of a job. You’re heard she’s had problems at a previous job. Do you…

Employment Dilemma – Runnin’ Late!

How would you handle these office conflicts and situations? Take your guess, then click the video and Marja Lee will give you the answer.