Congrats Grad Students! You made it through Fall 2018! As you wrap up and take a well-deserved break, please remember that prioritizing yourself is important. Yes, self-care can be bubble baths and tuning into your favorite true crime podcast, but it is also thinking of your needs, which may involve Read more…
It’s hard to believe the end of the semester is here! I’m sure you have a lot to accomplish before you head off for break, as classes, clubs, and internships wrap up for the semester. Before you leave, however, I want to give you a few things to think about Read more…
Finding your next internship or job opportunity can sometimes feel like… well… a career. Between searching jobs boards to researching companies to actually applying, there’s a lot to think about and consider before finally hitting the “submit” button. If you’re feeling lost or just looking for some validation on the Read more…
Okay, it’s not really a play but doesn’t life feel like one sometimes, complete with three distinct acts, primary characters, antagonists, and you, at the center of it all? I’m bringing this up because as an actor, life can be pretty interesting when juggling life on and off stage. As Read more…
We pursue internships to benefit and enrich our future careers. However, we can’t guarantee its success until we actually begin. Most internships are great tools for learning about your hopeful field and forming connections with people already there. Other internships may turn out to not have as professional or positive Read more…
The biggest reason for a student having difficulty securing an internship in Los Angeles is a poorly written resume and cover letter, or application materials that do not target the industry and employer. In the Career Development Center, we can make sure your resume is easy to read, formatted well, Read more…
As a student at Emerson College, your mind is zoned into pursuing goals that will lead to receiving your diploma. Whether it’s making flashcards to study, writing an essay or taking an exam, these tasks take up a lot of your time and energy on campus. When it’s time to Read more…
We all have our own biggest fears– whether heights, creepy- crawlies or the dreaded job interview. However, an interview does not have to be scary. With the right preparation, an interview can be as simple as a successful conversation. There are multiple types of interviews; In-Person Interviews, Group Interviews, Phone Read more…
Emerson is known to be an extremely collaborative school that gets its students prepared to interact with others as they would in their future fields. This is great, but may seem a bit daunting for students as they’re still just getting to know their classmates. How would I connect professionally Read more…
If you haven’t thought about organizing your work into one place that can be shared with future employers or collaborators, you’ve come to the right blog post! Creating an online portfolio is crucial for those hoping to work in media related fields. Your portfolio is one of the few places, Read more…