Amber Keene Assistant Editor
Amber will be graduating in December with her associate of applied science in technical communication. However, halfway through her technical communication degree, she found she had an unexpected aptitude and love of chemistry. She figured this out by picking up on assignments as soon as they were given and acing every exam. Amber anxiously awaits returning to Stark State next semester for her associate of science in chemistry degree, before continuing to pursue bachelor’s and master degrees in Chemistry. She has been described as: exceptional, quirky, open-minded, conversational and organized. She loves writing poetry, reading lengthy novels, playing video games and doing science experiments.
Want a Job? by Josi Heinz
Did you know that only one in 35 students at two-year schools graduate on time (Complete College America, 2011)? And after graduation, that graduate needs to find a job. The job search is a battle field, and many graduates enter it unarmed. Fortunately, Stark State has the Career Development Center to help students in areas from choosing a major (MyPlan), to resume writing and interviewing skills (Perfect interview). The Career Development Center hosts a number of workshops each semester, provides access to College Central Network, connects students with internship opportunities and conducts onsite interviews. The Career Development staff is committed to providing more than cookie cutter resumes and canned interview responses. Their goal is to teach you how to craft eye-catching resumes and critically thought out answers so that you are prepared for every interview circumstance. If you need more
assistance, the staff is prepared to help longterm, and is available even after you graduate. Utilizing the Career Development Center can help you determine the field that is best for you and help you be prepared to land a job in that field upon graduation and beyond. Feeling secure in your educational destination and your career will create a confidence that will enhance your interviewing skills. Do you need even more motivation to visit the Career Development Center? How about this? Students across the country waste almost $4,000 on classes not pertaining to their major (Complete College America, 2011). Save yourself time, money and stress by engaging with the Career Development Center.
Unfortunately, only 7% of Stark State students take advantage of the Career Development Center each month. Why not give yourself every opportunity to succeed? Career Development is located in S100. Stop by tomorrow. Stop by again next month. Establishing your education and career is a process, not an event.
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