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Volume 1, Issue 7—March 14, 2005
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Mark Your Calendar for the Business Fellows Showcase
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 20, from 4 to 6 p.m. for the Business Fellows Showcase. The showcase will be held in the Student Center Ballroom. The showcase will provide an opportunity for each Business Fellows team to present their project to the Ball State campus and the local community. Each project team will be responsible for creating a display or poster presentation to portray their project. Business Fellows students will staff their team’s display and be able to describe their project and answer questions from campus and community guests. Additional information about the showcase and creating the display was sent to your faculty mentor.
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Let’s Talk about It
Employers can surprise you by bringing up the subject of money during an interview or after officially offering you a position. They may ask what your salary expectations are or what your salary history has been. These can be difficult questions to answer, especially if, as a recent graduate, you don't have a salary history. Doing a little bit of research, however, can make a big difference in how prepared you are to answer these tough questions. Read this article to learn how to find out salary ranges and be prepared with an answer if your employer brings up.
Show Me the Money—Steps to Prove You Deserve the Raise
Asking for a raise is a daunting but sometimes necessary task. Knowing how to tactfully bring it up to your employer and knowing what to say when you do is important to getting the results you want. Learn more about asking for a raise by reading this article.
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Are You Thinking about a Career In . . .
Sports? Media? Art? Government? Before you leap out into the unknown, we have a series of programs that can help you see what careers in these areas might be like. Each Careers in… program will offer information about career options in the featured industry and tips on how to break into the field, regardless of your major. You’ll see that life beyond college is an adventure that’s full of options. Learn more about what sessions are offered and when.
What Should You Wear to the Interview?
Picking an outfit for your interview should not be done as carelessly as picking what you're going to wear on your next date or evening out with your friends. What you wear for an interview makes a lasting impression on your potential employer, so it should be chosen with care. And believe it or not, there are rules for what is and is not acceptable for interview attire. Learn what some of these rules are and find out how you can pick the best outfit possible to wow your interviewer right off the bat.
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Indiana Employment Resources
Are you considering looking for full-time employment in Indiana after graduation? Using the resources we've provided here can enhance your job search.
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Pearls of Wisdom from Recent Grads
You may know someone who has recently graduated and been working professionally in what is typically known as the real world. Do you ever discuss with those individuals what you can expect as a new member of the workforce? Taking the opportunity to get to know some of the changes you will experience as a new professional can help you prepare to be successful in your career. In this article, we've done some of the work for you.
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