Resources for Job Seeking in Difficult Times

A Note from the Editor: Recently, many of us have shifted our attention from the fear, grief, anger, and uncertainty related to the current pandemic, to many of those same emotions as they relate to the state of our country. 

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What COVID-19 Can Teach Us About Accessibility

A global pandemic has taken many of us out of our regular in-person world and into virtual spaces for nearly every aspect of our lives. For many folks with disabilities and chronic health issues, relying on technology tools to stay …

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What Is Time Blocking and Why You Should Be Doing it?

As a full-time college student who also works part-time, I can find it hard to schedule and organize my day. I have found it even harder to prioritize now that all my classes have gone online. After trying various methods …

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How to Answer “How Do You Plan to Achieve Your Career Goals?” in an Interview

Interviews can be fraught with difficult questions. “Tell me about yourself,” which seems simple but can be quite intimidating. “Where do you see yourself in five years?” “How many windows are in the Empire State Building?” You can also add …

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Recognizing and Avoiding Phishing Scams

We like to think the best of people, but reality it that during this crisis time people are going to try to take advantage of the situation. We have seen an increase in “phishing” scams, attempts via email or text, …

By Lucy Moran, MS.Ed., GCDF
Lucy Moran, MS.Ed., GCDF Interim Director/Associate Director, Consulting and Programming
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A More Realistic Career Path

I have found flux to be an interesting concept and one that took me quite a while to get used to. The idea that things are always shifting and nothing is truly fixed. Many people understand this about general life, …

By Rohit Prasad
Rohit Prasad Career Consultant, Denton Campus
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Student Success Spotlight

Araceli Sanchez, Class of 2020, Nursing

I decided to apply to the Harris Health Residency program because I wanted to work for a local hospital that values giving back to the community and those most in need. Many hospitals have …

By Bryana Ortiz
Bryana Ortiz Career Consultant, Houston Campus
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20 Video Interview Tips to Help You Dazzle the Hiring Manager and Get the Job

By now, you’re probably familiar with the basics of setting up for a video interview: Find a quiet, clean place to have it, make sure your mic is turned on, and—seriously—put on some pants. But with more and more employers …

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Now Offering Virtual Drop-In Hours

The Career Connections Center team is excited to offer virtual drop-in hours!

Virtual drop-ins are currently being held on Wednesday afternoons,3-4 pm and Thursday mornings, 10-11 am. Once you click on the link, you will be added to a virtual …

By Lucy Moran, MS.Ed., GCDF
Lucy Moran, MS.Ed., GCDF Interim Director/Associate Director, Consulting and Programming
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Staying Motivated and Resilient While Strengthening Your Career Development

“I don’t want to do this assignment” 

“I don’t have motivation” 

“I can’t focus” 

Do any of these sound familiar? Have you said them to yourself? (I have, it’s okay)

Right now, so many things may be swirling around in …

By Bryana Ortiz
Bryana Ortiz Career Consultant, Houston Campus
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