When you go to a school that is in the city, most of the students that you come across are either carrying a BlackBerry or iPhone on them. I also happen to be one of them. Let’s get this straight, though, I am not a big fan of either – I think they’re overhyped and that there are other phones that are equally as good but are just not given the North American attention (head on over to Europe and Asia to see some real phones in action). But hey, that’s not the discussion on hand; what is, though, is the wonderment of why more and more undergraduates are possessing one or the other and for what possible advantage points are there?
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Back in March, TAP asked Adrienne Waldo, a Generation Y talent, to speak about utilizing social media at our Job Search Bootcamp. The full-day workshop was highlighted by Adrienne’s great social media session. Which equipped the audience with some great tools to land a job in today’s challenging economic climate.

This article in AdAge is a must read. The positive advice about finding employment can also be applied to advancing your career.
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Have you ever found yourself stuttering through an interview? Did your mouth get so dry you felt the white forming around the corners? When asked a question, did your mind freeze and underarms perspire?

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What: I define small talk as friendly conversation, on any subject, that has no specific agenda. There is no formal beginning, middle or end and neither party has something to gain except maybe some good old fashioned knowledge or humor. More…

In terms of how well you communicate with others or the type of leadership qualities you possess and how you’ve put them to good use? Can you clearly articulate what it’s like to work with you in a team environment and how wonderfully adaptable you are?

Communication, Leadership, Adaptability and Teamwork are things that are going to “turn-on” potential employers. It’s your job to have a compelling, specific (specific = credible), and relatable story that exemplifies one or two of these traits. It can be a personal or professional situation you draw from, but just make sure it’s memorable.

So if you say that you easily adapt to new environments, it better be followed with, “for example…”