Monthly Archives: April 2012
If you’ve been keeping up with The LI$T over the past month or so, you know that Jessica Ebony and I presented at the National Society of Black Engineers National Convention in Pittsburgh, PA in March. Although we had fifty minutes to present on effective networking tactics and strategies, I want to provide a quick follow-up with 6 more quick tips to help you become an even better networker. I am learning that you can never have too much advice when it comes to networking and these 6 tips will have you well on your way: 6) Develop a list of conversation openers/starter questions to use at networking events 5) Ask a question and then be quiet to hear the answer 4) Build visibility and gain respect by referring others and making connections 3) Build trust in your network by helping those around you become successful 2) Build your knowledge by …
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Our staff writer Christina shares reasons why students should consider taking summer classes at their local community college. Check out her blog here and her previous articles on our site here! Jessica Ebony ———— Spring semester is starting to wind down and finals are right around the corner. Time to start planning for 2.5 months of summer bliss, right? Well while it may be tempting to spend your summer lounging on the beach, it is important to make sure that you aren’t losing sight of your educational goals. Even while you’re on vacation, planning ahead never hurt anyone. Do you have a few pesky core courses that you need to finish up? You can benefit in many ways from taking courses over the summer: It saves you time – Summer classes are often shorter (anywhere from 6-12 weeks at most community colleges) and more condensed. So the good news is …
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When you think about what makes a college special, what qualities come to mind? Great surrounding town or city Fun activities and organizations Inviting campus atmosphere Well we have decided to showcase these aspects of campus life around the country in our College Spotlight series. Stay tuned for future articles but for now, enjoy learning about Savannah State University! Jessica Ebony ———————– The LI$T’s Student Guide: Rob Burns College: Savannah State University in Savannah, GA Year:Freshman Major: Civil Engineering Hometown: Atlanta, GA Favorite Place on SSU’s Campus: The U – the new and improved student union Favorite Place in Savannah: W Broughton St – filled with vintage shops, restaurants, street festivals, and more Best Place To Shop: The Clothing Warehouse – cool vintage store (check out their classic cowboy boots) on W Broughton St Favorite Eatery: Sakura – best sushi in town! Intriguing Cultural Location: The Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) Theater What …
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We are excited about the future of The LI$T and you should be too! The LI$T Expands our Network Over the past month we have taken our site into a new direction, focusing on giving advice in-person! We finished the month March by presenting a professional workshop at the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) – National Convention in Pittsburgh, PA. NSBE is one of the largest student run organizations in the world and its convention hosts 10,000 high school and college students as well as alumni and corporate sponsors. We enjoyed attending workshops, corporate networking events, and meeting students who we can help in the future. Face to Face Networking in the Facebook Generation Our 50+ workshop attendees (including collegiate members from Region 1, 2, and 3 and corporate recruiters) learned how to perfect their networking skills by focusing on small talk, discussed good networking characteristics, and practiced their …
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