What is Professional Networking, and Why is it Important?
Top Tips for Professional Networking Success in Your Career Building a stable network of contacts is essential in today’s fast-paced professional world. For those who may not know, networking is building and maintaining connections with people that can positively impact your career. Fortunately, with the growth of technology, there are ways beyond the standard convention or exchanging business cards to start and continually grow your network. In this blog, we’ll explore the various opportunities that professional networking can bring about, along with other tangible benefits and strategic insights. Keep reading to learn all this and how Career Technical Institute can …
How Do I Write an Effective Resume?
Building a Resume That Can Help Get You the Job You did all the hard work, expanded your skillset, and are ready for it to pay off. But to land your dream job, you have to create a resume that emphasizes all of your best qualities. Keep reading to learn some resume tips that may help turn your job search into a new job celebration and how Career Technical Institute can help! Decide What Job You’re Looking For It can be challenging to start writing about yourself if you don’t quite know your audience. The first step to creating a …
International Students Career Training Guide
Learn How Career Technical Institute (CTI) Prepares International Students for their first degree or certificate The United States remains the top schooling destination for many international students. In fact, over 1.1 million students enrolled in U.S. institutions in the school year 2019-2020 came from overseas. Numerous students cite education quality, workforce value, and career preparation through training programs as strong motives to pursue this life-changing opportunity. However, with more robust policies coming into place, some may face obstacles and become discouraged from continuing the process. Fortunately, Career Technical Institute’s staff and instructors are well-versed in this field and have helped …
Begin the New Year Training for a New Career
Make This the Year You are Prepared for a Career Move We’ve all heard the phrase, “New Year, New Me,” followed up with a list of resolutions individuals hope to accomplish by the end of the year. Some examples of items on the list include more exercise, less spending, or picking up a new hobby. But one resolution that may benefit individuals the most is that of a new career. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that an individual held an average of 12.4 jobs before age 55. The changing job landscape means making a career switch is more …
How To Successfully Ace Your Interview
Check out our tips to help you through the interview process Whether you just graduated from one of our training programs or are looking to switch jobs, going through an interview process is unavoidable. Although this process can be nerve-wracking and intimidating, it doesn’t have to be. With proper preparation and research, you can showcase what makes you the best candidate for the position and leave a lasting impression on your interviewer. Lucky for you, we’ve got important tips to help you make every interview a breeze. Keep reading to see what you can incorporate into your next interview! Learn …
How to Relieve Stress In College
Tips for students to manage stress while taking college classes Although generally seen as a time of growth and true independence, going back to school can be stressful. Researchers recorded that 8 in 10 college students report frequent high levels of stress bouts. Some factors which may create an increase in stress during this time include finances, social adjustments, time management, and course material. It is important to remember the small measures you can take to reduce stress in this aspect of your life. Keep reading to see what steps you can use at school and home and how Career …