Tag Archives: Career Services

Interview Horror Stories: 7 Things That Will Leave the Wrong Impression

We’ve heard it before—it only takes 30 seconds to make a first impression. An interview is no exception. Since an interview is when we want to make the best impression, there is little room for error in how we present … Continue reading

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5 Reasons Free Education is Worth Your Time

Minnesota School of Business-St. Cloud (MSB) is offering free professional education and training on campus Friday, May 17, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event represents the college’s Community Service Day, which takes place annually in the month … Continue reading

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You Didn’t Get The Job – Here’s Your Next 4 Steps

Minnesota School of Business-Plymouth Career Services Director Stacey Schmitt guest blogs on rejection in the job search. She offers advice on what your plan of action should be after you DON’T get the job. If you have ever been active … Continue reading

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This is How You Don’t Get the Job: 5 Ways to Bomb an Interview

So you’re one of the super special new grads who has multiple six-figure job offers from awesome companies that are basically begging you to come work for them. Make that literally begging. The offers are coming so fast, you don’t know what … Continue reading

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5 Tips on Making the Most of Spring Semester

Spring semester at college is often a chore. The weather competes for our attention. Thoughts of summer—whether it be vacation or job hunting—crowd our consciousness. “Distracted” and “overwhelmed” are frequent complaints. There is a cure, however. We have polled our … Continue reading

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Don’t Be Late (or early!): 13 Etiquette Tips for Dining, Interviews, and All Things Social

Unless you’ve attended Career Service’s Dining Etiquette Workshop, here’s something you probably don’t know – the proper place to put your purse while you are seated at a dinner table is behind you on the seat. So basically, the bigger … Continue reading

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The Truth about Career Preparation

We’ve heard time and time again how competitive the job market is, and students at Minnesota School of Business-Shakopee understand the importance of standing out to potential employers. The week of February 11-15 was deemed Career Preparation Week on campus … Continue reading

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7 Job Search Tips: Hiring Managers Give the Inside Scoop on Landing a Position

Let’s face it, the economy is tough. Finding a job isn’t as easy as it was 10 years ago. Nicole Etter, career services coordinator at Minnesota School of Business (MSB), knows that in order to stand out in the job … Continue reading

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How to Land a Job Before Graduation: Advice from a College Student

Joe Newhouse is one happy information technology degree student! He finishes his Bachelor of Science degree at Minnesota School of Business in Network Administration and Security next quarter and already has begun a full-time job in his field at Netgain … Continue reading

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This Is How You Get the Job: Interview Tips from Interviewers

You got the call – you’ve been asked to come in to interview for an amazing job. The one you’ve been crossing your fingers and wishing on stars for. You’ve done all the right things to get to the point … Continue reading

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