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