Congratulations! You’ve successfully completed finals and will soon be ready to begin spring 2014. As you take time to rest during winter break, please take a few moments to follow four simple tips to keep your resume fresh and ready for job and internship opportunities!
- Log on to www.UICCareers.com and make sure that your contact information and resume are accurate!
Everything from your best contact number to your GPA must be updated. We don’t want you to miss out on the chance to update this information over break.
- Research the companies or career fields that you are interested in!
Be sure to take some extra time to check out historical and current company information. Your knowledge base should be just as strong about recent industry trends, some of the facts that you research may lead to awesome interview questions for your future employer. After all, these leading companies have postings on www.UICCareers.com check them out and be sure that it’s a great fit for you!
- Take advantage of student discounts. The Wall Street Journal has a great discount for current students. Use this time to see what today’s corporate execs are saying about tomorrow’s leaders.
UIC Business students have excellent characteristics of what future CEOs are made of! Be Accountable, Be Confident, Be Effective….Be A.C.E.
- Begin to prepare for the Spring 2014 Resume Expo and Career Fair.
The above tips should prepare you for an exciting spring semester. Use your time wisely to reflect on the outcomes of your fall semester and more importantly how can you enhance what you’ve learned to receive the outcome that you deserve!
I hope that you are enjoying your time with family, loved ones and friends! Seasons Greetings!