Advice from Mona

We have the opportunity to have an intern in our office for two weeks during this Fall semester. Her name is Mona Singer and she is working on her Masters degree at SDSU; she received her Bachelors degree from DSU. She began her college experience at DSU as a non-trad student and wanted to offer some insight to those of you who are non-trads or transfer students to DSU. You will see periodic postings written by her. ENJOY!! NOW for the first one....

Written by Mona Singer

Here in this small part of cyber space I would like to offer you the transfer or non-traditional student an opportunity for finding tips on finding careers and perhaps share an embarrassing story that could lead to advice.First things first; do you realize that there really is a difference between a job and a career? Think about it:A career is something that you want to do, that you can not wait to get up in the morning and get to, it challenges you and excites you. It is something that you have planned for, studied for, and strengthened your skills for.A job is only working to receive a paycheck; and while it does involve having skills, knowledge and promotions often times you find yourself looking in the mirror and realizing that it is only a job and that at least it does pay the bills, right?So, obviously if you are reading this blog and you are taking classes here at DSU than you are on the path towards obtaining your goal of having a career. Congratulations!You are now finally on the right path and doesn’t it feel exciting knowing that sooner rather than later you will have the career you have dreamed of?Here are a couple of tips I would love to share with you, these are tips that I have learned as I have walked that same path you’re on…Use this time here at DSU as more than a learning tool; take advantage of your professors and actually learn from them. Now hold on, what I am referring to is watch how they conduct themselves professionally. You have to be able to speak professionally, not with a ‘whole bunch a slang’, carry yourself professionally, no slouching! You have to be professional and what better place to learn this than in your classes?Learn to take criticism because at your chosen career you will receive criticism. Criticism is not meant to harm you but rather to correct and build your strengths. As your writing your papers and you are proof-reading learn to walk away from the paper...to give yourself a break of an hour and come back clear-minded, this will allow you to find the mistakes you may have missed if you had done the proof-reading right away.What does all of this have to do with Career Services and Internships? Simple. Each tip is meant to lead you towards success the same as the Career Services and Internship office. By utilizing your every minute here on campus and than utilizing the Career Services and Internship office you will be more than prepared to have your career.