I like the way that these websites explain how to write a cover letter. I think Virginia Tech website has the best explanation as it shows how to write a cover letter step by step and it also gives information what to write in certain paragraphs of the coveer letter. This website also shows many examples that are helpful on writing a good cover letters.
I suggest the following websites, if you want to write a well developed cover letter:
http://www.career.vt.edu/JobSearchGuide/CoverLetterSamples.html
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/CoverLetter_13348_7.pdf
http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/resources_services/career_services/current_students/career_resources/documents/CoverLetterTips.pdf
Monday, October 3, 2011
Saturday, October 1, 2011
You Majored in What? Ch.1&2
These two chapters explain how student should approach their career choices. They explain that most of the students don’t have a clear idea of what they want to do when they finish college. Most of the students think that they will get a job that is related to the major but the linear path isn’t the perfect solution for everyone.
Book suggests that students need to relax and go with the flow in searching for jobs. Times have changed and it is easier for students to change their decisions about jobs. Many students end up changing their plans and working in other fields. Meeting people from other careers changes student’s decision. Unplanned events may shape students future career.
Chaos theory tells student to relax because there is enough time to find a career. We live in a world of possibilities and students don’t need a specific goal. There are going to be many opportunities available, so that students can pick whatever they want to do when they are ready.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Portable Skills
Skills that can be useful in different work situation are portable skills. Some of the portable skills may be communication, managment, budget, leadership etc. Other portable skills may be hobbies or special interests that one carry with him such as cooking, gardening, sports etc. Information about the portoble skills should be geniune on the resume, otherwise the person that will be interviewed will loose the credibility. Documenting portable skills is helpful because it raises the credibility of the person that is being interviewed, and gives him/her a better chance to get a desired job.
Through life I have earned some neccesary portable skills such as leadership, organization, communication, technology and security. When I was in high school I was part of a few youth organizations that gave me the chance to learn new skills and share them with my co-oworkers and friends. I have been part of activities where leadership was neccesary such as creating and participating in youth project proposals. One of the projects that I earned when I was in high school was about keeping enviornment clean. In another project I created a survey where groups of students had to survey people about the enviornment. During high school leadership and organization weren't the only skills that I learned. While I was in high school I also took extra English and computer classes .
Computers were a part of my life since I was in elementary school. I began learning computers by myself and by observing others. After a few weeks I noticed a lot of progress on using the computer, but I didn't stop only with the basics so that I took private classes to learn more about them. Now, I can use many softwares and also do hardware and software computer repairs.
In the recent years I have learned about security of our homes. I was interested to learn how we can secure our homes better. After I finished my training, I have been working for years as a security proffesional such as securing doors/windows and camera surveillance.
These are some of my portable skills, but they will be growing in the future as well.
For a better understanding of portable skills I suggest you two helpful websites :
http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/2099.pdf
http://www.academia21.com/blog/2010/11/23/importance-portable-skills-vocational-training/
Through life I have earned some neccesary portable skills such as leadership, organization, communication, technology and security. When I was in high school I was part of a few youth organizations that gave me the chance to learn new skills and share them with my co-oworkers and friends. I have been part of activities where leadership was neccesary such as creating and participating in youth project proposals. One of the projects that I earned when I was in high school was about keeping enviornment clean. In another project I created a survey where groups of students had to survey people about the enviornment. During high school leadership and organization weren't the only skills that I learned. While I was in high school I also took extra English and computer classes .
Computers were a part of my life since I was in elementary school. I began learning computers by myself and by observing others. After a few weeks I noticed a lot of progress on using the computer, but I didn't stop only with the basics so that I took private classes to learn more about them. Now, I can use many softwares and also do hardware and software computer repairs.
In the recent years I have learned about security of our homes. I was interested to learn how we can secure our homes better. After I finished my training, I have been working for years as a security proffesional such as securing doors/windows and camera surveillance.
These are some of my portable skills, but they will be growing in the future as well.
For a better understanding of portable skills I suggest you two helpful websites :
http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/2099.pdf
http://www.academia21.com/blog/2010/11/23/importance-portable-skills-vocational-training/
Monday, September 19, 2011
Introduction
Hi everyone,
I began my studies in Criminal Justice at LCC last year, and this is my my last semester at LCC before I transfer to John Jay college.
I was born in Kosovo and I lived there most of my life, but I decided to pursue my dreams in the states because of the better opportunities. I like to explore new ways of life, but education is on my priority list. I came to LaGuardia because it has a great program in Criminal Justice, and I hope this will help me toward my future career.
I am planning to do my masters in Criminology and then I hope to get a job in law enforcement and work in the field. I like to understand more about the way the people act, and why crime is an inseperable act of humanity.
I began my studies in Criminal Justice at LCC last year, and this is my my last semester at LCC before I transfer to John Jay college.
I was born in Kosovo and I lived there most of my life, but I decided to pursue my dreams in the states because of the better opportunities. I like to explore new ways of life, but education is on my priority list. I came to LaGuardia because it has a great program in Criminal Justice, and I hope this will help me toward my future career.
I am planning to do my masters in Criminology and then I hope to get a job in law enforcement and work in the field. I like to understand more about the way the people act, and why crime is an inseperable act of humanity.
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