Mark Your Calendars for the Business Fellows Showcase
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 20, from 4 to 6 p.m. for the Business Fellows Showcase. Set-up will begin at 3:15. The showcase will be held in the Student Center Ballroom. It 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 describe their project and answer questions from campus and community guests. We hope that the showcase will offer a glimpse into a year that was characterized by teamwork, creativity, problem solving, dedication, and hard work! 

Business Fellows Teams Shine at Student Research Symposium
Join me in extending congratulations to the two Business Fellows teams that participated in the Student Research Symposium, the Virtual Nashville Business Fellows team led by faculty mentor Joseph Blalock and the Paragent Usability Lab team led by faculty mentor Fred Kitchens. The Student Research Symposium features projects from across the university. Both teams created and staffed poster presentations at the program, which was attended by students, faculty, and administrators. The teams did an excellent job representing their projects and the Business Fellows program. A panel of faculty experts chose the Virtual Nashville team for the first place award. Congratulations again to both teams for your outstanding work!

Don't Be an Alien: Learn the Intricate Traditions and Preferences of Other Cultures
As our lives become increasingly international in scope—through the variety of people we come in contact with every day, or even through the largely cosmopolitan corprate sector—it is important that we understand other cultures and know how to act appropriately whether visiting another country or interacting with someone who is from a culture different from our own.

What You Don’t Know about Corporate Culture Can Hurt You
When entering the work force or any new position, it is important for you to understand the coporate culture in which you are working. A decision or action you may view as innocent and harmless could actually be a huge career mistake if it's not in line with the values or unspoken rules of your organization. Learn how to assess the corporate culture of your prospective workplace before you accept a job offer—it could mean the difference between loving your job and hating it.

Are You Thinking about a Career in . . .
The arts? Computers? Before you leap out into the unknown, come to these programs to 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. Come to the Careers in . . . sessions of your choice, and let your life’s adventures begin!

Careers in the Arts
April 12, 5-6 p.m., AJ 175

Careers in Information Technology
April 14, 4-5:30 p.m., AJ 175

You Know How to Answer Questions, But Do You Know What to Ask?
You've heard tips from us about answering tough interview questions, and you know you'll be prepared to answer almost anything a potential employer can throw at you. But what happens when the tables turn and you're the one asking the questions? Most interviews include a time when you are able to ask questions of your interviewers, and that is not the time to remain silent. Learn good questions to ask in an interview that can make a good first impression, and also give you valuable insight into the company you're with whom you're applying.

There’s More than Corn in Indiana!
Not certain where you want to look for full-time jobs after you graduate? Think of Indiana as a location for your first professional job. There's more to the Hoosier state than you might think!

College-to-Career Realities
Your first full-time job out of college can be challenging. It’s often accompanied by a rather significant transition from the college life-style to the working world that isn’t always easy. If you plan for the transition and prepare for the changes you’ll experience, you can make your first professional job, and your new life as a full-time employee rather than full-time student, a more rewarding and enjoyable experience. This article includes realities gathered from the personal experiences of alumni, along with some tips on how to overcome them.