COLLEGE AND CORPORATE AMERICA Kehinde Majolagbe – “Bro. IT”
Overview
To share some insights on … • Choosing a school and major • Things to have on a Resume • Interviews and Job Fairs
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“7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding” Proverbs 4:7
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.” Psalm 111:10
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” – Matthew 6:33
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http://lthomason.wordpress.com/2011/02/
Education: Benefits
Higher Income
http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2010/1028/Top-10-benefits-of-a-college-degree/More-benefits-higher-pensions
Flexible Schedule
More Job options
High value on Education (Perception)
http://www.danielbmeador.com/dynamic/schedule.html
Choosing a School and Major
Choosing a Major - Interest - Life style - Job availability
School Choice - School rating and location - Church - Scholarships - Recruiting
http://www.lindaleeagles.org/pages/Departments/Curriculum/College-Readiness
http://www.collegetocareers.com/private-public-colleges-universities-attend/
A Distinguished Resume …
Good GPA Experience: Internships, jobs,
volunteer … Member of professional and student
groups
… will get you to the door, but you will have to take it from there.
Job Fairs and Interviews
Read up on the company
Elevator pitch Copies of Resume
Career Fairs
Mock Interviews Questions for the
interviewer Follow up email
Interviews
http://www.jobinterviewtips101.org/follow-up-email-after-interview
http://www.cvcomics.com/artandstory/?p=553
In Short
God first!
A college education can be advantageous - Follow your interest
- Minimize student loans !
Obtain Internships and volunteer - Elevator pitch
- Research company
“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of Man.” Ecclesiastes 12:13