Pirate Career Calls

Social Networks and Their Impact on Your Career Search

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:45:37 -0500

Want to build a large social network? Participate in this Career Call to learn the keys to developing your own social networks, as well as how to use those social networks to help land a job, get promoted, and even positively impact your career search.

Standing Out in the Marketplace

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:15:57 -0500

Looking to make the most of your career? Want to stand out among other employees? Let ECU’s Career Center be your guide for creative ways to stand out in today’s discerning market place.

Building Your Personal and Professional Networks

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:59:57 -0500

Meeting and connecting with people who can help you personally and professionally is a vital skill for employers in any line of work. Participate in this Career Call lead by special guest Gail “O” (Ostrishko) '84, '85 to learn how to make the most of the people who you work with!

The Art of Resume Writing

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:19:22 -0500

Like an artist with a blank canvas ready for self-expression, your resume is a self-portrait of you. It portrays your professional work, your accomplishments, your skills and your education. Before you create your masterpiece, consider some tips Jim McAtee of ECU’s Career Center.

Keys to Success at Job and Career Fairs

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:56:04 -0400

Trying to get a jump start on job seeking? Participate in this Career Call to learn the do’s and don’ts of attending a Job or Career Fair, as well as how to stand out among other candidates.

Taking Advantage of Development Opportunities in Your Workplace

Fri, 08 May 2009 13:57:09 -0400

What are staff development opportunities and how can they help to advance your career? How do you get involved in training programs offered by your company? Let ECU Human Resources staff answer your questions regarding staff development. If you are a manager, use this opportunity to learn more about programs you can implement to improve the quality and success of your staff.

Career Changers

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:31:08 -0400

Learn how to plan your path to a different career with targeted goals and strategic communications. Unlike transitions of the past, today’s career changers require professionals to market their specific skills to employers before, during, and after the interview. This presentation will provide participants with a plan of action to begin making their career move.

Salary Negotiations

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:27:34 -0500

There is more to a job than money, but salary is one of the most important aspects of your employment. Learn how to gauge your salary expectations and work towards your compensation goal with advice and negotiation tips from a career specialist.

The Benefits of Temporary Employment

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:36:34 -0500

Temporary employment has many benefits and can be appropriate for a variety of situations. Are you interested in changing professions? Do you need to relocate? Would you like to develop new career skills? Let the ECU Human Resources Staff give you the highlights of temporary employment and teach you how to put your temporary employment experience to work on your resume and during your job search.

How to Get Promoted

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:57:56 -0500

Moving up the career ladder requires planning, informed decisions, and the ability to highlight what you bring to the table. Learn how to maximize your chances of getting promoted with simple, effective tips on how to approach your boss and what you should say to cinch the deal.

Ask Your Career Coach

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:51:33 -0500

The ECU Career Center staff assists and guides students and alumni in their career quest. This question and answer session will give you an opportunity to hear career concerns from fellow alumni at all stages in their professional lives as well as informed responses from Career Center staff. Ask your job related questions and get feedback from your Career Coach.

Making a Presentation They Will Remember

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:46:55 -0400

Whether it is an interview, a sales pitch, or a casual meeting, your business presentation is your chance to leave an impression. Learn how to turn your presentation into a memorable interaction while still getting your message across. This career call will discuss the hallmarks of good presentations and give you tips to make a presentation they will remember.

Preparing Your Job Search

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:43:42 -0400

Finding your dream job is just a few steps away. Hurtles in front of this goal, including your resume, references, interviews, and networking, can become overwhelming. With advice from the Career Center, you can master these important skills. Learn how to maneuver efficiently so you can be in the fast lane when it comes to getting hired.

Salary Negotiating

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:46:52 -0400

Learn how to get what you are worth by honing your negotiation skills. Hear tips and tactics to help you get top dollar for your skills by participating in this month’s Pirate Career Call.

Developing A Power Greeting

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:45:46 -0400

Throughout your job search you need to be able to introduce yourself in a powerful way to people who don't know you. To do this most effectively, you need a “Power Greeting”. A Power Greeting is like a 30-second commercial. It provides just enough information to make the listener want to know more about you and sets a professional tone for the rest of your interaction. Sign up for the February Career Call to learn how to develop your own Power Greeting.

Stress Free Interviewing

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:20:17 -0400

Does the thought of a job interview create tension, give you sweaty palms and cause a stomach ache? If so, the January Career Call is for you! Join us to learn tips and methods to make your next interview virtually stress free! During the Stress Free Interviewing session, we'll discuss key aspects of interviewing to help you effectively prepare a professional presentation that will make you the candidate of choice! You will learn interviewing techniques that will showcase your talents to employers, how to research employers, what to wear, and much more! This session will help you become a more dynamic job interviewer!

The Art of Resume Writing

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:20:40 -0400

Do you have the perfect resume? Does a perfect resume even exist? If you have questions about resume writing, check out the “Art of Resume Writing” Pirate Career Call presented by the Career Center! In this program participants will learn about primary types of resumes and how to use each type effectively, as well as basic resume writing guidelines. Sample resumes will also be included, and questions are welcome!

Using Career Connections

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 08:23:27 -0400

This session will get you up-to-date with the Career Center’s new online jobs database, Career Connections. You will learn how to search for job opportunities, post job and internship positions to recruit ECU students and graduates, and get information on becoming a mentor to current ECU students interested in similar career paths.

Do what you love and love what you do!

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 08:23:52 -0400

Less than half of the US working population feels they have clear career direction. Even fewer feel they have daily opportunities to do what they do best. Most people are still trying to figure out what to be when they grow up, some of us are just better at faking it than others.

Expressing WHO you are through WHAT you do is the root of satisfaction, productivity and passion in your career and in your life. Explore The Highlands Whole Person Model as a tool for crafting your customized blueprint for pursuing your passion.

Don’t miss this creative, interactive opportunity facilitated by two-time ECU graduate, Gail Ostrishko '84, '85. Grounded in decades of experience as a counselor, facilitator, speaker, author and coach, Gail offers practical principals for immediate personal and professional growth.

Diversity Workshop

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:34:43 -0400

This workshop will focus on issues of diversity in a professional setting. We will address the realities and myths most often associated with this topic and explore the benefits to understanding and embracing diversity, personally and professionally. Conducted by Alumni Board Member Harry Stubbs '71, '74.

Customer Service

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:34:50 -0400

What is customer service? What are the benefits to providing quality customer service? How do I handle difficult situations? These plus many more questions will be answered in the month's Pirate Career Call.

Getting Promoted- Leaving Entry Level to Mid-Management

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:34:56 -0400

Are you looking to go to the next level professionally? Do you want to know what it takes to escape an entry level position? Then this teleconference is for you! Join us and learn how to launch yourself up the ladder of success.

Skills to Become a Great Manager

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:35:01 -0400

Are you a manager or looking to become one? This teleconference will highlight the skills that make manager great to work for.

Writing A Killer Cover Letter

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:35:08 -0400

Listen to this conference call and learn tips on writing a cover letter that wins you an interview. Your first impression is often on paper this Career Call will focus on helping you write a cover letter that makes a lasting impression

Workplace Ethics

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:35:16 -0400

Workplace ethics: What are they? How are they different from personal ethics? How can I develop and implement them in my workplace? Participants will be exposed to the basics of workplace ethics as well as discuss the myths and facts associated with them.

Increasing Personal Productivity

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:35:23 -0400

Need help managing your time and setting priorities to be more productive? Do you want hints and tips on how to increase your personal productivity? Then, call into this month’s Pirate Career for strategies on increasing your personal productivity.

His Career, Her Career - Balance for Mutual Success

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:35:31 -0400

Are both you and your spouse professionals? Do you have trouble balancing the pace of your careers and your relationship? Listen to this month’s Pirate Career Call for tips on how to make both your personal and professional lives work.

Interview Skills

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:35:37 -0400

You've landed the interview for your dream job! Now you have to ace the interview and get the job! Sign up for this month's Pirate Career Call to hear tips on how you can lock in an offer for that job!
Facilitated by: Catrina Davis

Landing Your Dream Job

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:35:43 -0400

This Career Call will be facilitated by John Clark who has over 11 years of industry sales experience along with 3 years of recruiting experience. Since becoming a recruiter, he has earned recognition as being one of the leading recruiters in the Commercial Interiors arena. He has consistently been able to develop contacts in most major markets in the country. He has worked at the dealership level for over 8 years representing many of the industry’s leading manufacturers, and over 2 years as a Southeast Regional Manager for a renowned seating manufacturer. His footprints can be traced throughout the Northeast, Southeast, & Upper Midwest.

John Clark is a graduate of East Carolina University and currently lives with his wife and two dogs in Clayton, NC.

Salary & Raise Negotiation

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:35:50 -0400

Do you feel under compensated? Need a raise? Did you land a job offer and want to get the highest salary possible? Then join us on March 8th at noon for Pirate Career Call: Salary and Raise Negotiation. This call will be led by a career counselor from the ECU Career Center.

Networking

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:35:57 -0400

Networking is one of the most important skills that job-seekers need to develop to be successful in your job-search. Because many job openings are never advertised, you need to have a network of contacts that can provide support, information, and job leads. This session will give you tips to develop your network and how to effectively work your network to land a job.

Building Your Resume

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:36:03 -0400

Are you looking to make your resume stand out from the crowd? Do you need a better way to articulate your experiences on paper? A good resume is vital. It is your calling card to a prospective employer--one that lays out your qualifications and hopefully gets you a job interview. Remember, most employers will spend less than five minutes initially reviewing your resume. This program will help you develop a winning resume. Originally aired January 2, 2006.

Career Changers

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:36:11 -0400

Bored with the day to day monotony of your job? Looking to change your career? Are you mid-career and looking for some tips on how to transition to a new career? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this is the program or you. Career Changers is designed to give you tips, ideas and strategies to transform your career and reinvent yourself as you begin a new chapter in your professional life. Originally aired December 1, 2005.