LCB Career Services

If you’re like most of us, you weren’t born into a well-connected family; you didn’t go to summer camp with Phil Knight’s kids and your mom wasn’t Bill Gates’ accountant.  But that doesn’t mean you can’t develop those connections that will help you advance in your career.
Whether you’re working in an internship, the job of [...]

Almost everyone has a Facebook page or some type of other social networking web page. Even though it’s just for fun, you need to remember to always keep your public profile professional. Employers are lurking everywhere and can use your online presence as evidence of your decision making and reputation. Make sure you have [...]

Are you at the top of your interviewing game?  Are you able to clearly articulate your relevant skills and back them up with concrete, concise examples?  Whether you’re getting ready for your first or fifteenth interview, preparation and practice are the keys to success.  This workshop will offer strategies for preparing your stories, general strategies, [...]

This is an interview question that can trip up even the most veteran of job seekers.  The Wall Street Journal printed an article this week addressing the pit falls and ways to avoid them.  Remember that LCB Career Services can help you with this and other interview questions and skills through advising and mock interviews.  [...]

As you’re getting ready to interview for that great internship or job, you’re thinking about all of the wonderful things you’ve done that you can talk about.  Keep in mind, though, there are some major pitfalls you want to avoid as well.  Check out this article from Career Builder on what you should NOT [...]

Are you ready for the Internship Fair next week?  Many employers will be conducting job interviews the next day.   When they ask you to interview, will you be able to present your skills and experience in the best possible, relevant way?  This might be the first time you are interviewing for a professional job [...]

Sometimes in an interview, you’re faced with questions that can really slip you up

Here are one blogger’s thoughts on how to answer two of these very common questions…
What salary/compensation are you looking for?
Which other companies are you interviewing with?
Read more…
And remember, you can always talk with professionals in Career Services to help prepare for your [...]

Did you know that some employers actually come to campus to interview you for jobs and internships??  “How do I access this fabulous program??” you ask?  I’m so glad you’re eager to start your job search process.  Here’s how…
1) Log on to UO JobLink.
2) Upload your resume.  See LCB Career Services in 240 Lillis for [...]