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What We’re Reading Weekly Roundup – March 1, 2013
When it comes to personal development, you hold all the cards. This week, all three articles we encourage you to read focus on improving yourself personally and professionally. Carving out “you” time...
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Laying Your Career Foundation: How to Get Work Experience and Build Job Skills
Jumping into the job search without the proper work experience and job skills can make the process harder than it needs to be. By doing the groundwork before you begin the job search process you can...
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What We’re Reading Weekly Roundup – March 8, 2013
A summary of employment and education blog posts from the week Balance can be tricky. We’re often expected to balance work, school, a job hunt and family—all with a smile on our face. That can feel...
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Three Career Lessons I Learned Working in the Movies
by Westwood General Employment Advisor Diana Ingle-Braley When I was in my early 20s, I lived and worked in the Los Angeles area. My day job was working in the retail industry, but I also had a side...
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What We’re Reading Weekly Roundup – March 15, 2013
A summary of employment and education blog posts from the week We’ve all heard the saying, practice makes perfect. The first two articles provide fantastic ideas for how preparation can help you...
View ArticleNetworking Opportunities at Trade Shows & Industry Events
Industry events and trade shows are a great way to move your career forward. They give you the opportunity to engage in conversations and feel the pulse of your chosen industry, as well as make...
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What We’re Reading Weekly Roundup – March 29, 2013
A summary of employment and education blog posts from the week Does your LinkedIn headline stand out from the crowd? Does it, in a few simple words, highlight why YOU are the perfect fit for a job in...
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Three Tips on Getting a Job from Westwood College Graduates
There’s nothing like receiving advice from the people who started where you are and ended where you want to be. We asked some of Westwood’s successful graduates what tips they would give to current...
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How To Become A Great Team Player at Work
By General Employment Advisor – Diana Ingle Braley: One of the most important traits of an outstanding team player is the ability to blend your own work style with the other team members’ styles....
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How Did You Get a Job?: Real-World Tips from Students Who Made It
By Diana Braley – Career Advisor – Westwood College Online A large part of my job as a career advisor is guiding my students toward gainful employment while in school. This often involves helping...
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Apple’s New iOS7 Features Big App Changes
With the debut of iOS 7 right around the corner, I thought I’d share some of the cool features Apple has to offer with this exciting launch. Control Center 1. Control Center Like the notification...
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Become a Student Loan and Financial Aid Counseling Expert
Outside of a purchasing a home, an education may be the biggest investment you’ll make in your lifetime. And just like you wouldn’t buy a house with a leaky roof or a cracked foundation, there are...
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Five Apps for Financial Management in College
Staying organized is the key to being successful in a career and in life. As a college student, one of the most important things to keep a close eye on is your finances – especially if you are using...
View ArticleHow can prospective and current students finance a college education?
Students interested in Westwood College often have questions about how to pay for college. Norm Blome, Westwood College’s Senior Vice President of Compliance, tackled some of these questions in a...
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The Purpose of Your Resume: 5 Tips For A Successful Job Search
As a career advisor at Westwood College who assists students in finding and acquiring general employment or internships, I often hear these words from my students: “I sent out more than 100 resumes...
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