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Bringing It Home – The Saint Rose Blog

Author: Career Center

The College of Saint Rose Career Center is an office dedicated to helping students and alumni with their career development needs. Our posts will be written by different Career Center staff which will allow everyone to have better knowledge of our office and career development. We also plan on having guest writers that will be sharing their career/internship success stories. We look forward to comments and questions as we cannot wait to meet with anyone who would like to stop by. Appointments can be scheduled by visiting or calling us (518) 454-5141. We hope to see you soon!

Tips for Peace Corps Application From Dogeli Rojas ’15

Following up Dogeli’s first post – here are 9 tips about about applying for Peace Corps volunteer opportunities.  Many of these tips can be applied to any job search! Apply at least 9-12 months before your desired departure date Consider giving yourself at least a month or two after graduation to get everything together When deciding where you would like…

Dogeli Rojas ’15 – Applying to the Peace Corps

Dogeli Rojas, Senior, Psychology major tells us about her process applying to serve as a Peace Corps volunteer after graduation! One of the most intimidating questions anyone could ask a student that is about to graduate is, “What are your plans for after graduation?” The fortunate ones have already found jobs, others will continue to further their education, and the rest fall…

Money Cannot Buy Manners

Most of us have been taught, at a young age, to mind our manners. No elbows on the table… Feet off the couch… Chew with your mouth closed. These are some phrases we have all likely heard as children. As we are all slowly transitioning into adult-hood, it is time we learn proper etiquette. We may not be sitting with…

International Adventures with Alumna Kelly Hoehn pt.3

Kelly Hoehn is a double alumna of the College graduating with a Bachelor’s in Childhood Education in 2007 and her Master’s in Literacy in 2008.  In this blog “mini-series” Kelly will share the details of her experience teaching internationally in Qatar.  In pt. 1 & 2 of this series, Kelly discussed her decision to leave a great job in the States…

To Social Media or Not to Social Media, That is the Question.

Pros Networking opportunities -Social media can be used to connect with other businesses, employers, etc. This allows for open communication on ideals or job resources. LinkedIn is the perfect example for networking opportunities. St. Rose Career Center LinkedIn   Source of employment -Not every social networking site is recommended for job searching; however LinkedIn is one example of a reliable…

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