It’s a brand new semester and a brand new year. Full of
possibilities and fresh starts. If you are new to WSU, we welcome you. If you
are returning, we welcome you back.
It is probably a fair guess you are here to increase
your chances of landing the job you want as a result of your college education.
Please don’t assume that is a given. You
will face lots of stiff competition when you leave WSU to join the ranks of
full time college educated workers. Those of us in Career Services hope you
will use your college days to develop yourself into a person who will stand out
from other job candidates in your field.- Earn good grades. And, get experience related to your major and/or career goal. Employers expect a high gpa and/or experience in your field.
- Learn to work with other people. Employers repeatedly tell us they want employees who are "team players".
- Join organizations. Be an active member. Develop leadership skills. Why? You know why – employers expect leadership skills.
- Get to know people. Your instructors. Fellow students. Employers who come to campus. The nice folks in Career Services. . . When you are ready to get a job, you will find out just how important networking is. Begin now!
College offers you the opportunity for so many experiences.
Take advantage of them. I wish you an exceptional semester!
~ jan
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