Does Your Career Success Resemble the Mob?

One of my contacts in our field recently informed me about a new series of articles that Yahoo is producing on the Job World. I was immediately intrigued because of the rather unique title:

"Mob Rules Apply to Career Success: The Goodfella's Guide to Effective Workplace Communication"

If that doesn't draw your attention, I don't know what does. Once I started reading the article, I quickly realized that it made perfect sense. There are many times in a day, in a week, and in a month that people inadvertently put their foot in their mouth, or somehow otherwise hinder their career outlook. Often, you don't even realize you are making an error until well after the fact.

Listening in a job, especially when you first begin your job, can be the best thing you can do. By all means, ask questions when you have them, but keeping the idle chatter to a minimum, if not always than at least at first, can help you avoid digging yourself a hole before you ever have a chance to succeed. There is a reason sayings like "Less is more" exist after all...

The Trib Talks CSC

Tony DiZinno of the Marquette Tribune wrote a great story about the upcoming Career Fair and how to prepare for it. The story is running in today's edition, and even got the centerfold article! There are plenty of great quotes, not only from some of us in the office, but also recruiters. As an added bonus, the Trib shot footage of our Career Fair Prep workshop Monday night, and there is a video component available on their website with even more valuable insight.

Be sure to check out the article and start your preparation process for the Career Fair!

http://marquettetribune.org/2009/09/17/news/career-fair-cl

CSC In the News

On Monday night we held our first speed networking event in conjunction with the Alumni Association. 100 students and 100 alums came out to mix and mingle, building their networks in the process. The Journal-Sentinel showed up as well to see how students are approaching this new job market.

Here is the article, and watch the video too to see our director, Laura, chime in on the event!