Author Archives: Tayler Nichole

Ace your Interview: Tell stories using the STAR method

I conduct dozens of interviews each year and used to work in a career services office coaching college students on how to land their jobs and internships. The most successful interviews are those that answer questions by telling stories using the STAR interviewing method, so let’s talk about it.

Job Search: O*NET Interests Profiler

Build your future with O*NET Online! Here it is folks, my absolute FAVORITE job search resource. I recommend this interests profiler to every career client I work with and to every college student that visits my office. I especially recommend this to folks who are considering a change of career or industry. Let’s talk aboutContinue reading “Job Search: O*NET Interests Profiler”

Job Search: How does the hiring committee evaluate you?

What do a mom & pop escape room and a major public university have in common? When I served on the hiring committee for both organizations, I used the same process to determine which candidates would be hired. While each organization has it’s own human resource processes they must follow, there are a few thingsContinue reading “Job Search: How does the hiring committee evaluate you?”

Funding College: Graduate Assistantships

I am proud to share that I was able to complete both my bachelor’s and master’s degree without taking on any student loan debt, and I want you to do the same! Graduate assistantships are a common way to fund your master’s or doctoral education. This article will go over the different types of assistantshipsContinue reading “Funding College: Graduate Assistantships”

LinkedIn: Building a Profile

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network on the internet. It is primarily used to secure jobs and internships, network with professionals in your field, connect with colleagues and friends, and learn valuable skills for your career. More and more folks are adding LinkedIn to their resume and using it as an “in” to getContinue reading “LinkedIn: Building a Profile”

Funding College: Finding Scholarships

Scholarship season starts August 1st, are you ready? I am proud to share that I was able to complete both my bachelor’s and master’s degree without taking on any student loan debt, and I want you to do the same! The primary way I accomplished this was by applying for every scholarship I could find.Continue reading “Funding College: Finding Scholarships”