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A new way to revamp your résumé By Riah Lawry Managing Editor Need some advice on how to make that resume shine or maybe a few tips on landing your first job with a killer interview? The Center for Career and Calling is working to meet you in a convenient, comfortable atmosphere with a new outreach this year, which means you can start your job search and resume revamp in the comfort of the student center. Drop by the student center any Tuesday morning between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. and you’ll find Katie Robertson née Waltz next to the Hiccup Cafe, with a sign reading “Careers and Coffee with Katie.” A psychology major and senior, Robertson is trained to help students in many different ares. Mainly, she said, “I give a lot of
resume tips and I can help students build their resume.” She also gives advice on how to begin searching for jobs, developing interview skills and general career questions. Although Robertson has received training, students can expect to be directed to the Career and Calling Center for additional help and advice, particularly in the areas of self-exploration and career paths. The Director of the Center for Career and Calling Center Jason Clayton said, “For professional reasons, she’s not going to have oneon-one private discussions like we would have here. That’s more of the career counseling part of it.” The center focuses on helping you understand your interests, values, skills and personality so you can apply this knowledge to your major and
career. Career Advisor Kate Vodicka said the office is focused on equipping you with career tools today so when you leave Asbury, you’ll have the tools you need to land that job or apply for graduate school. Robertson’s satellite office in the student center is one more way the Center for Career and Calling is reaching out to you - so you can be prepared when graduation arrives. But it’s not all work and no fun. “When I was doing it Tuesday, it was so much fun,” Robertson said. “This is where I’m supposed to be right now in my life.” If you’re looking for some advice regarding your resume or a few quick tips on finding a job, just head on over Tuesday morning for advice with Robertson and a lovely cup of Hiccup coffee.
Career And Calling Fall 2011 Events Schedule Law School Panel
StrengthsQuest Workshop Saturday, Sept. 10 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Aldersgate Lounge
Come learn how your individual talents, when combined with your skills and knowledge, can help you find success in your personal and professional life.
Gain knowledge of law school admissions requirements directly from various law school recruiters.
Resume Review
Graduate School Panel Thursday, Sept. 22 10:50 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. Kinlaw Board Room
Tuesday, Oct. 11 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Kinlaw Board Room
Learn the basics of the graduate admissions process and application timeline from various institutions.
Thursday, Nov. 17 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Kinlaw Board Room
Meet with various local employers to network and have your resume critiqued.
Riah Lawry Katie Robertson offers weekly career advice in the student center.
Facebook group gains popularity and helps Asbury students sell books By Hannah Cummings News Editor In an effort to make the process of buying and selling textbooks more convenient and cost-efficient, students have now turned to Facebook. Sophomore Rachel Halm began a popular Facebook group called “Asbury Text Books” to make the process easier and to cut the costs of trying to sell books online. “I had a lot of textbooks that I needed to sell,” Halm said. “I tried selling them on Half.com, but with the shipping costs I ended up losing more money than I wanted to.” In the past, several students have tried advertising their textbooks on flyers in the
dorms. However, Halm said that looking through all those papers was often difficult and tedious, so she decided to advertise to other students through social networking. Halm began by inviting her Facebook friends from Asbury to join the group. Eventually, other students also requested to be added. Senior Alexis Witman said that the site has been beneficial for her. “I’ve sold over five books, and they were books that I had just had sitting around since I took the class a few semesters ago,” she said. “It’s great to finally have them off my bookshelf as well as having some extra cash to put toward the books I need to buy this semester.” In order to reach out to the new fresh-
The group has helped me locate four books that are much cheaper than the bookstore. - Chase Fullerton man class, Halm joined the Unshakable class group on Facebook to advertise her group to them. As a result, many freshmen have also been able to take advantage of buying cheaper books from upperclassmen.
“I was told my best bet [to buy textbooks] was the bookstore or to buy from another student,” freshman Chase Fullerton said. “The group has helped me locate four books that are much cheaper than the bookstore, and [it] was very easy to use. I just scroll through and find what I need.” Many students who have used the group to buy and sell books this year say this method has worked much better than others in the past, and they will continue to use the group in the future. “I think the group will grow as time goes on,” Halm said. “Buying books from the bookstore gets really expensive. ... I know if I can buy it used from another student, I’ll help them out by buying a text book they don’t want lying around anymore, and I can help my financial status.”