Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays from the Evergreen Campus College & Career Center

~ Ms. Fichamba, Mr. Zombro & Aaron :-)

What Are Soft Skills?

"Soft skills" is a term that refers to personal qualities, habits, attitudes, and social graces that make someone a good employee and a compatible co-worker. Research shows that soft skills can be just as important in job performance as technical skills.

Some of the most common soft skills employers look for when assessing whether you would be a good employee include these:

• Strong work ethic: Are you motivated and dedicated to getting the job done, no matter what? Will you be conscientious and do your best work without being told or supervised?

• Positive attitude: Are you optimistic and upbeat? Do you keep your negative opinions and comments to yourself unless they lead to correcting a problem or eliminating a potential problem?

• Good communication skills: Are you both verbally articulate and a good listener? Do you make eye contact when you talk to people? Does your body language deliver the message that's needed?

• Time management abilities: Do you know how to prioritize tasks and work on a number of different projects at once? Will you use your time on the job wisely? Do you work quickly and accurately?

• Problem-solving skills: Are you resourceful and able to creatively solve problems that will arise? Will you take ownership of problems or leave them for someone else? Will you refrain from blaming others for your own mistakes?

• Acting as a team player: Will you work well in groups and teams? Will you be cooperative and take a leadership role when appropriate? Can you overcome any tendencies to manipulate situations to your advantage?

• Self-confidence: Do you truly believe you can do the job? Will you project a sense of calm and inspire confidence in others? Will you have the courage to ask questions that need to be asked and to freely contribute your ideas?

• Ability to accept and learn from criticism: Will you be able to handle criticism? Does your self-esteem allow you to accept rejection when other team members disagree with you?

• Flexibility/Adaptability: Are you able to adapt to new situations and challenges? Will you embrace change and be open to new ideas? Will you be locked into your previous company's procedures and fail to see the importance of adapting to new ways?

• Working well under pressure: Can you handle the stress that accompanies deadlines and crises? Will you be able to do your best work and come through in a pinch? Can you maintain focus and work efficiently under pressure?

Remember, whether you are applying for a service position or a technical job, it's your combination of core and soft skills that will set you apart from the crowd.



Adapted from a CareerBuilder/MSN article

Financial Aid Night 2011

Thank you to Kim Bobbit from Highline Community College for prensenting at our Financial Aid night. Thanks also to the families that attended!

Interviewers' Pet Peeves

Just like everyone else, experienced interviewers can name their pet peeves. Here are common pet peeves described by interviewers and tips for avoiding them.


• Smells: "You may think a spray of your favorite perfume or cologne will add just the right touch for our meeting. But my allergies and sense of smell warn me immediately that I want to get you out of our small meeting space as quickly as possible. Leave your fragrance at home, and you won't risk offending me."

• Communication - Too Little: "An applicant who won't talk exasperates me. Even when I prod for more information or ask for questions, I still have no luck. When I end the interview by saying, 'Now, it's your turn to ask questions,' some applicants don't have any. That when I know it's time to say goodbye and try for a better applicant. I want applicants who can describe how they can help my company."

• Communication - Too Much: "A chatterbox or rambler gets to me. If I ask a question and you're still trying to answer it ten minutes later, I'll wrap up the meeting and wish you a pleasant day. Candidates should stay focused and answer in two or three minutes the question I asked."

• Averting Your Eyes: "Nonverbal communication tells me as much about you as what you say. If you don't make eye contact, but look down, around, everywhere but at me, I know you're intimidated by the process. You won't succeed on teams where you're expected to contribute. I also distrust someone who won't look at me when I ask a question. If you are uncomfortable looking into someone's eyes, look at the third eye, just above and between the person's two eyes."

• Slang and Street Speak: "The way applicants use language really gets to me. Using 'awesome' and 'like' constantly shows immaturity. I also stop paying attention when applicants say 'um,' and 'uh' between every other word."

• Little Lies: "Small lies are too common. This includes not being completely truthful with relevant information and exaggerating accomplishments. Building trust during the interview is key to getting an offer."


Adapted from a Monster/Yahoo! article

College Acceptances...

College Acceptances are going to start coming in over the holidays please be sure to share with us because we love to Celebrate your scuccess! I am delighted to announce that we have already recieved one!

• Michele Palado ~ Trinity Lutheran ~ T.E.C.

a note from UW Bothell...

I know that keeping track of all the deadlines can get confusing, so I thought I would send you a short reminder e-mail so that you can let your students know that the UW Bothell freshman application is going to be open until January 15.  If your students are planning on applying to multiple UW campuses, they will need to submit their application to each campus separately.  This means that students that have applied to the Seattle campus by their deadline (today) will also need to re-submit their application to Bothell by January 15 if they want to be considered for both schools.

Five Good Careers that Require Just a Two-Year Degree

Dental Hygienists

• What they do: Remove deposits from patients' teeth, teach patients how to practice good oral hygiene, examine patients' teeth and gums, and record the presence of diseases or abnormalities. They usually work in dental offices and clinics.

• Projected employment increase through 2018: 36%

• Important qualities to possess: Manual dexterity and an ability to work well with other professionals and patients.

• Average Salary: $68,260

Radiology Technicians

• What they do: Perform diagnostic imaging examinations, such as x-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and mammograms in hospitals, imaging centers and other institutions.

• Projected employment increase through 2018: 17%. Those knowledgeable about more than one imaging procedure have the best opportunities.

• Important qualities to possess: Physical stamina and careful attention to detail.

• Average Salary: $54,340

Funeral Director

• What they do: Also called morticians and undertakers, they arrange the details and handle the arrangements for funerals. Together with the family, they establish the location, dates and times of wakes, memorial services and burials.

• Projected employment increase through 2018: 12%

• Important qualities to possess: Organizational ability, composure, tact, good verbal skills and compassion.

• Average Salary: $54,330

Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers

• What they do: They often travel to factories or other locations to repair equipment, usually in assigned areas where they perform preventive maintenance. When equipment breaks down, they go to a customer's site to repair it.

• Projected employment increase through 2018: 5%

• Important qualities to possess: Good eyesight and color perception to work with intricate components, excellent mechanical skills and good communication skills.

• Average Salary: $65,230

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

• What they do: Administer radio-pharmaceuticals in hospitals to patients and monitor the characteristics and functions of tissues or organs targeted by drugs.

• Projected employment increase through 2018: 16%

• Important qualities to possess: Physical stamina, ability to operate complicated mechanical equipment that requires manual dexterity; compassion for patients.

• Average Salary: $68,560

Philadelphia Inquirer, November 6, 2011

Career-Limiting Beliefs

Career experts know that your beliefs really do influence the outcome of your job search. Unless you believe you can and will find the job you want, you'll end up defeating yourself. Read these career-limiting beliefs and reframe yourself in a more constructive light.

Belief: I'm not good enough for the jobs out there.
Reframe your thinking: I'm as good as my resume says I am.
To change your thinking, list your positive accomplishments. Think about how you would look at another person with the same accomplishments. Would you be impressed with that person?
Belief: It's a terrible job market.
Reframe your thinking: People are still being hired, so why not me?
Some fields and jobs are going begging for qualified applicants. Look for jobs you like on a job site like Monster, then develop skills in those areas and change your resume to fit.
Belief: I can't get a job without experience, and I can't get experience without a job.
Reframe your thinking: I can make my own experience.
Remember that "valuable experience" is not the same as "paying job." Everything on a resume doesn't have to be paid experience. If lack of job experience is holding you back, volunteer or intern for no pay.


Adapted from Philly.com and Monster, November 6, 2011

College Majors with the Lowest Unemployment Rates

Last month's joblessness rate for people with a college degree or higher was 4.4 percent. But pharmacology graduates face a zero percent unemployment rate. Check out the rest of the most employable majors, below. Some of these careers pay moderate salaries, but the jobs are secure.


Majors and their unemployment rate:

• Actuarial Science--0 percent (This degree deals with the mathematical statistics of insurance.)

• Astronomy and Astrophysics--0 (People in this degree field study stars, planets, comets, nebulae, star clusters and galaxies.)

• Educational Administration and Supervision--0 percent (This field includes school principals, superintendents, and other administrators.)

• Geological and Geophysical Engineering--0 percent (These majors study how human beings can put the earth to safe and efficient use. For example, they learn how to evaluate a site on which a tunnel, dam, or road might be built.)

• Pharmacology--0 percent (This degree focuses on the science of drugs.)

• School Student Counseling--0 percent (People in this field provide guidance and counseling to students.)

• Agricultural Economics--1.3 percent (This is a branch of economics that deals with land usage, maximizing crop yield while maintaining a good soil ecosystem.)

• Medical Technologies Technicians--1.4 percent (People in this field may also be called a biomedical technician. They detect, analyze, research or treat a wide variety of diseases and medical conditions.)

• Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology--1.6 percent (This degree deals with the atmosphere and its phenomena, including weather and climate.)


Adapted from a Yahoo! News article by Liz Goodwin, National Affairs Reporter

Dream Project admissions Weekend!

Seniors you are invited! Dream Project Admissions Workshop Weekend held on the University of Washingotn Campus next Saturday and Sunday, 19-20 November, 9.00a-4.00p. Dream Project will prepare buses to transport students from the Evergreen Campus to the UW Campus at around 8.00. The Admissions Workshop Weekend is two day workshop with the intention of having a student complete and submit at least 1 college application within the two day time span. Participants need not to be already affiliated to the UW Dream Project. All students are invited to join.



To recap:
Name: UW Dream Project Admissions Workshop

Where: University of Washington Seattle Campus.

When: Nov 19-20, Saturday and Sunday, from 9-4. Transportation and food will be provided.

Who: All seniors @ Evergreen Campus
What: Students will be working on college apps and personal statements, with tutors and mentors on hand to help with various subjects.

For more info stop by the College & Career Center!!!

Get a Degree, But Don't Over-Borrow

More than 2/3 of college students borrow to pay for school, but up to 20% borrow excessively and can't repay their loans with the salaries they earn. "Excessive" is defined as having monthly payments that exceed 10% of gross income.

According to a study published in March by the Institute for Higher Education Policy, 41% of college borrowers who began repaying their loans in 2005 had defaulted on their loans within five years. They incurred heavy penalties, which led to owing more money on the original loans.

Financial aid experts recommend ways to get a degree and keep debt down:

• Choose a less expensive college than your dream college.

• Start out in community college and transfer to a four-year college later.

• Consider state schools instead of private schools.

• Keep loans to less than 10% of income.

• Choose a degree in a growing field.

Something important to remember: Repayments kick in regardless of whether a student leaves school with a degree.



Adapted from Time, October 25, 2011

Latest Scholarship List!

List #2


NOTE: The scholarships listed are intended for SENIORS ONLY; HOWEVER, sometimes a scholarship will be listed for students in other classes – they will be noted as such. Remember that all colleges have specific scholarships, so be sure to check with the financial Aid Office at the college of your choice. If you want information on these scholarships, see Mrs. Fichamba in the Career Center.

1) AXA Achievement Scholarship

• Senior,
• Amount: up to $25,000
• Deadline: December 1, 2011
• More Info: http://www.axa-achievement.com/

2) AXA Achievement Community Scholarship

• Seniors,
• Amount: $2000
• Deadline: February 1, 2012
• More Info: http://www.axa-achievement.com/

3) KFC Colonel’s Scholars

• Seniors, 2.75 GPA
• Amount: up to $20,000
• Deadline: February 8, 2012
• More Info: application opens Dec. 1st http://www.kfcscholars.org/

4) ESA Foundation Scholarship

• Seniors, can choose up to 3 scholarships to apply for complete list @ http://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/
• Amount: varies
• Deadline: February 1, 2012
• More Info: stop by the College & Career Center for an application http://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/

This week in the College & Career Center

The following schools will be visiting campus this week please mark your planners:

 

• Tuesday November 1st ~ Trinity Lutheran – 11am – Library 
• Wednesday November 2nd ~ Oregon Institute of Technology – 1:30pm – Library 
• Thursday November 3rd ~ Illinois Institute of Technology – 11:30 - Library

 

Don’t forget Friday and Saturday is the National College Fair @ the Convention Center Downtown

 

Education Still Pays, Even in a Down Economy

On the whole, college improves job prospects. The median salary range for college graduates is about $21,900 more per year and about $1 million dollars more over a lifetime than for non-graduates. College grads have about half the unemployment rate of those without degrees.




Median annual earnings for people 25 and over in 2010

(Half earn more, and half earn less.)

High school graduate $32,552

Associate degree $39,884

Bachelor's degree $53,976



 Time, October 31, 2011

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This week in the College & Career Center...

• Tuesday October 18th ~ Seattle Pacific University - 8:30am - Library
• Tuesday October 18th ~ Future of the Law Institute informational meeting -1:00pm -Main Conference room
• Thursday October 20th ~ UW Bothell - 8:30am - Main Conference Room

How to Succeed at Work and In a Career

A few weeks ago, you received a Career Headline with advice taken from an employee on how to be successful. Additional advice given by a different employee is shown below.


• "Don't talk negatively about people behind their backs. If you gossip, people won't confide in you."

• "Try to work for someone who'll challenge you. You'll learn more in a year than four years of college."

• "Work in a way that makes your boss look good. If your boss looks good, so will you."

• "Bosses prefer to work with competent people whom they respect. Show competence every day."

• "Let your clothes reflect professionalism. Anyone can look trendy, but looking tasteful is harder."

• "Personal integrity is crucial. Tell nothing but the truth. Bosses can forgive mistakes, but if you lie, you're gone."

• "Try to arrive a few minutes early. It saves you from stress and guilt. You'll be much more relaxed and work better."

• "Strive to keep deadlines. If you cannot meet a deadline, apologize and ask for an extension.Don't fake it that you'll meet a deadline and then disappoint your boss at the last minute."

• "If you must correct someone, don't get personal about it. Never do it in front of others."

• "Spend some time alone every day. Ask yourself, 'What's the mission of my life? What do I want to be? And how should I go about it?'"

• "Always remember that the secret of success is passion about what you are doing. Think big and drive yourself to reach your goal."

Adapted from Pravstak.com

Seattle University visits campus...

Western in the House!

Meet Marisol Evergreen Campus College & Career Center TRIO student of the month!

PLU Campus Visit!

Please remember the PLU is one of the schools that participates in the ACT SIX Scholarship program. http://www.actsix.org/

Network Your Way to a Job

If you plan to look for a job after graduation from high school or college, laying the groundwork now is important. Projections indicate that jobs will continue to be hard to find for a few years, and those who have an "in" will be the first to secure work.


Networking is the most promising way of finding your way into a job, and the best time to start building a network is while you are still in school. Why?
• By beginning now, you will have time to enlarge your network so that many people can help you find a job when you're ready.

• Networking is the perfect way to meet professionals in your field--people who can assist you in finding new job opportunities.

• Building relationships takes time, and the better your relationships with the people in your network, the more likely they are to want to help you when the time comes.

• Employees know when openings come up in their companies, and in the firms of other people they know. Often, these positions are never advertised. Unless you're part of a large network of people who work for different companies, you'll never hear of these jobs.

• If someone an employer respects recommends you, you gain attention that you'll never receive from sending unsolicited resumes.

• Many firms offer contract work during a down economy in order to save money. You might be able to secure short-term employment from a network reference that leads to full-time employment.

Scholarship 2011/2012



List #1

NOTE: The scholarships listed are intended for SENIORS ONLY; HOWEVER, sometimes a scholarship will be listed for students in other classes – they will be noted as such. Remember that all colleges have specific scholarships, so be sure to check with the financial Aid Office at the college of your choice. If you want information on these scholarships, see Mrs. Fichamba in the Career Center.

1) Seattle Swedish Community Scholarship

• Senior, need not be of Swedish ancestry

• Amount: up to $3500

• Deadline: March 31, 2012

• More Info: stop by the College & Career Center for an application

2) Seattle Hiroshima Club Scholarship

• Seniors, must have parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent from the Hiroshima prefecture, 3.8 GPA

• Amount: $1000

• Deadline: December 20, 2011

• More Info: stop by the College & Career Center for an application

3) Horatio Alger Scholarship

• Seniors,

• Amount: up to $20,000

• Deadline: October 30, 2011

• More Info: www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/certificationsform

4) ESA Foundation Scholarship

• Seniors, can choose up to 3 scholarships to apply for complete list @ http://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/

• Amount: varies

• Deadline: February 1, 2012

• More Info: stop by the College & Career Center for an application

UW Campus Visit!

Yale Campus Visit

WOW! What a great way to kick off the College visit season...70 plus students attended this visit :-)

September Rotary Student of the Month!

Alba Cruz-Lopez & Michael Nguyen ~ T.E.C.

Upcoming College Visits!

• Sept. 16th ~ Western 7:30 ~ Library This date has changed to Wednesday October 5th


• Sept. 23rd ~ Yale 10:30 ~ Library

• Sept. 27th ~ UW Seattle ~ 10:00 ~ Library

• Oct. 4th ~ PLU ~ 8:00 ~ Conference Rm.
• Oct. 13th ~ Seattle U 10:45 ~ Conference Rm.

• Oct. 18th ~ Seattle Pacific ~ 8:30 ~ Conference Rm.

• Oct. 20th ~ UW Bothell ~ 8:30 ~ Conference Rm

• Nov. 16th ~ WSU 12 ~ Library

Evergreen Campus College & Career Center Grand Re-opening

Please Join Us...

We are celebrating this week!

Come by and see the new location of the Evergreen Campus College & Career Center!

Friday after school we will be hosting a Pizza Feed in the MPS to celebrate but,you must first stop by the new College & Career Center.

See you soon!

~ Ms Fichamba, Mr Zombro & Aaron :-)

SPU Students To Start New School Year By Cleaning Up Hicks Lake Sept. 24

On Saturday, Sept. 24, more than 750 freshmen and transfer students from Seattle Pacific University will experience their first day of college off campus fixing up houses, removing graffiti, cleaning up parks, and countless other projects throughout Seattle, including several doing a stint at Hicks Lake in White Center.


This annual community service orientation, called “CityQuest,” is one way students live out the SPU mission of “engaging the culture and changing the world.”

SPU students and staff will be doing weeding, mulching and trail repair at Hicks Lake, right next to Cascade Middle School, from 10:30 a.m. – 2 :30 p.m., as well as at two other locations in Seattle.

CityQuest brings together students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni to work in more than 30 different community service projects throughout Seattle.

Founded in 1891, Seattle Pacific University is a premier Christian university that equips people to engage the culture and change the world. Its comprehensive academic program serves more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Known for both their competence and character, SPU graduates are bringing about positive change in communities around the globe.

Coca-Cola Scholarship!!!

         I received word about the Coca-Cola Scholars program today. Here is the link  https://www.coca-colascholars.org/page.aspx?pid=388   This is a national opportunity...250 of the top student applicants will be invited to Atlanta to interview for National Scholar designation ($20,000 for college) or Regional Scholar designation ($10,000 for college).  The deadline is October 31 of the senior year in high school.

University of Pennsylvania will be visiting Seattle!

Introduction to University of Pennsylvania what Penn has to offer!

Come meet with admissions to learn

Sunday, September 25, 2011

3:00pm

Renaissance Seattle

515 Madison Street

Seattle, WA 98104

Please RSVP @ www.admissions.upenn.edu/events/seattle

Discover DUKE University

Duke University admissions Officers will be in Seattle to presnt information to students & families. They will answer questions about the university, the admission process, financial aid and much more. Please join them:

Renaissance Seattle

515 Madison Street

Seattle, WA 98104

Monday, September 26, 2011

7:30pm

To register visit http://www.admissions.duke.edu/ We hope to see you there!

Highline Public Schools invites you to attend...

Life After High School

La Vida despues de high school

District College & Career Fair

~>~>~>Evergreen Campus Gym<~<~<~

October 5, 2011

5:30p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

830 S.W. 116th St., Seattle 98146

There will be 100 college & career booths

100 casetas de universidades y profesiones

Many workshops to choose from as well from financial aid to College essay writing!

Upcoming College visits!

Welcome back to school! College visit are on the horizon on our campus. Most visits will happen in the library or the main conference room across from the bookkeeper!

• Friday Sept. 16th Western Washington University ~ 7:30am ~ Library
• Friday Sept. 23rd Yale University ~ 10:30am ~ Library
• Thursday October 13th Seattle University ~ 10:45am ~ Main conference room
• Wednesday November 16th Washington State University ~ 12 noon~ Library

Keep your eyes out for more dates and visits to be added!

Updates from UW Tacoma

Here are some helpful updates about UW Tacoma:



 SAVE-THE-DATE: HUSKY DAY (PREVIEW DAY INFO) – Please encourage your students to come to UW Tacoma to speak with current students, find out about scholarships, financial aid and admissions and take a tour of campus and housing

• December 3rd from 1:00-3:30pm

• January 7th from 1:00-3:30pm

 CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE – We are going to offer a fuller, larger Open House experience twice a year. These evenings will include tours, faculty, academic programs, student organizations, financial aid and housing.

• Fall Open House – October 27th from 3:30-6:00pm – this date has changed since your update in the Spring

• Spring Open House – April 3rd from 3:30-6:00pm

 APPLICATION DATES – The Priority Scholarship Deadline is January 15th and the Admissions Deadline is March 1st. Please remember the FAFSA is still due Feb. 28th (even if it will be a leap year).

 CAMPUS TOURS –We offer individual Campus Tours daily (Mon-Fri) at 3:00pm leaving from MAT 206.

• SCHEDULE A CAMPUS VISIT -- We would love to host you, your students, or an entire group from your school. Our group visit request form is here: http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/enrollmentservices/admissions/visit/group_visits.cfm

• VIDEO TOUR OF CAMPUS – If you have never been to UW Tacoma or would like to see it from a student perspective. Check this out:

http://youtu.be/oVVN8Adi-2o



 NOW ACCEPTING FRESHMAN APPLICATIONS FOR WINTER QUARTER – For the first time in our history UW Tacoma will be accepting freshman applications for new students who want to start in Winter Quarter. Those applications will be due October 15th, but the application is open now.

 NEW MAJORS AT UW TACOMA – New majors for the 2011-2012 school year are: Writing Studies – Creative Writing, History and a new liberal arts based major Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences

 SOCIAL MEDIA AT UWT (TWITTER & FACEBOOK) – Social media is becoming a great way for us to connect with you and your students and their families. We encourage you to ‘Follow’ or ‘Like’ us to keep up with where we are and changes to the admission and application process:

• Twitter - @uwt4me

o Just named by studentadvisor.com as one of the top 10 college admissions twitter accounts

• Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/uwtacoma

 UW TACOMA ON-CAMPUS HOUSING INFORMATION – We are still surprised to hear “You have housing!?!” from students, families and counselors. UW Tacoma is actually in our fourth year with on-campus housing for undergraduate students! More info: http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/studentaffairs/SS/housing_oncampus.cfm

Courtsey of Melody Ferguson UW Tacoma Campus Rep! :-)

We have Moved!!!

Welcome back Wolverines! The College & Career Center has moved!!! You can find us in our new location in the "old" Art school office! Once we are all settled in we will be having a grand reopening! But, until then feel free to stop by anytime!

~ The College & Career Center Staff
Ms. Fichamba, Mr. Zombro, Mr. Garcia and Mr. Summlin! :)

Have a Relaxing and Fun Summer!!

See you in the Fall :-)

~ Evergreen Campus College & Career Center

HS3 Health Care Week!

Group F is set to present to investers!!!

Scholarships!!!!

And the scholarship goes to...
Congrats to the class of 2011!!!

• Taylor Frese ~ Seattle Foundation $1500

• Missouri Le ~ Velocity Dance Center $450

• Sidney Lim ~ Western MAP $2000, NRSC $1000

• Antoinette Lindo ~ SPU $12,000

• Tuyet Nguyen ~ STIA $14,000, NISEI $1000

• Adam Romine ~ CWU Merit Scholarship $1050

• Rachel Sisavath ~ NISEI $1000, SSCC $1500

• Arielle Warren ~ SSCC $700

• Corey Grace ~ Rotary $1000, Grand Canyon Young Life scholarship $10,000, GWU $2000, GWU $4000

• Pablo Cordova ~ EWU Advantage $1500

• Ngu Ngoc Nguyen ~ Highline Breakthrough Scholarship $1500, NEISEI $500

• Primer Juan ~ $1000 Comcast Scholar

• Rosalva Cruz ~ Rotary $1000

• DeVante Botello ~ WSU $2000, $120,000 NROTC Scholarship

• Ruth Assefa ~ Nordstrom Scholarship $10,000, Executive Women’s International $1500, Future of the Law $500, Key Club $500

• Meseret Alemu ~ Buick Achievers, Sam Walton Walmart, AKA Sorority, Southwest Blacks in Government, Costco Diversity, Future of the Law ~ $55,000

• Linda Ba ~ Comcast Leaders $1000, White Center Chamber of Commerce $500, Asian & Pacific Islander American $2500, Burien/White Center Rotary $1000

• Vanessa Danh ~ Nisei Scholarship $1000

• Daniel Garcia Prieto ~ Rotary Scholarship $1000, Yes Foundation $500

• Genesis Guardado ~ New Futures Scholarship $1500

• Vi Nguyen ~ U-Prep $500, Nisei $250, College Goal Sunday $500

• Vivian Nguyen ~ Passport to College

• Darwin Paet ~ ACT Six $116, 572, Asian Pacific Islander $2500

• Ratelins Siatunuu ~ Highline Community College Volleyball Scholarship

• Carolena Siliaga~ Costco Diversity $40,000, UW live the Dream $1000

• Mary Vo ~ NELA Scholarship $500, Triumph Aerospace Systems Scholarship $3000, APIASF $2500, Yes Foundation $500, Highline Council PTSA $500

How to Stop Being Late for Work!

Do you scramble to get ready for school or work in the morning? Do you have to get creative to come up with excuses for being late? While schools pass out tardy certificates, employers pass out termination slips for persistent late comers. Now that summer or graduation jobs appear on your daily calendar, it's time to learn how to show up when expected. If you're habitually showing up late, here are some steps to help you get to work on time.


1. Before going to bed, do some activities the night before that you normally save for the morning. For instance, you can pick out your work clothes, iron your clothes, and gas up your car.

2. Set your alarm 10-15 minutes earlier than your normal wakeup time. If you usually set your alarm for 7:00 and snooze until 7:15, set it for 6:45. That way you'll still be able to snooze for 15 minutes and be up by 7:00.

3. Set another alarm, such as on your cell phone, for 5 minutes after your alarm clock goes off. Now you'll have alarms ringing within a few minutes of each other, and they will eventually get you out of bed.

4. Get to bed at a time that allows you at least 8 hours of sleep. Most people run late in the morning because they oversleep or hit the snooze button on their alarm clock one too many times.

5. Plan on leaving your house 10 minutes earlier than usual. If it normally takes 30 minutes to get to work, allow yourself 40 minutes to get there. Of course, there will be times when you run behind or traffic is bad. Those 10 minutes will save you from being late to work.

6. Scope out a good place to park that's not popular. Go directly to this parking spot instead of driving around the lot trying to find an open space.

7. Wave and smile at your coworkers instead of stopping to talk to each one. Being on time means being at your work station, not merely inside the building door.

8. Fill up your coffee cup in the employee lounge in the minutes before you're due at your work station. Being on time also doesn't mean showing up at your station one minute before start time and then taking five minutes to get coffee.

Based on an article from eHow.

What's Unethical

You demonstrate your work ethics every day, whether it's taking only 15 minutes for your 15-minute break, giving credit for information you take from an Internet site, or not joining in with gossip.

Unethical work behavior can have harsh consequences, such as the loss of your job in extreme cases and not being considered for a promotion because of unethical behaviors you exhibit on the job.

In his book It's Called Work for a Reason, Larry Winget provides a list of unethical behaviors to avoid if you want to rise to the top. Place a check by any of these that might tempt you to be unethical in a full-time job.

____ Calling in sick when you aren't

____ Taking company office supplies

____ Lying on your resumé

____ Getting a haircut between customer calls

____ Fudging on an expense report

____ Saying a product will do something it won't

____ Being late for an appointment

____ Making personal phone calls or texting at work

____ Using the company copier for personal copies

____ Over promising and under delivering

____ Using the company postage machine for personal mail

____ Criticizing a competitor

____ Participating in office gossip

____ Taking a too long lunch hour

____ Not returning phone calls

____ Not checking your voice mail as often as is needed


You know in your heart whether something is right or wrong. Listen to your heart when taking an action that might be unethical.

UW Admit Summer program for Juniors!

The University of Washington (UW) Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity (OMA&D) cordially invites your students to the 2011 UW Admit.edu seminars. The seminars will be held on the following dates and locations:


- July 25, 2011 – July 29, 2011 Tacoma - UW Tacoma campus

- August 1, 2011 – August 5, 2011 Yakima – Heritage University

- August 8, 2011 – August 12, 2011 Seattle @ UW Seattle campus

UW Admit.edu is an important outreach program for under-represented minority (URM) current high school juniors (c/o 2012) who are interested in attending college. Last year we proudly served a total of over 150 students from all over the state of Washington and we are expecting a similar turn out this year.

We ask that you inform your students of this wonderful opportunity to interact with admissions counselors and to get an in depth look into the admissions processes used by many 4-year universities across the nation. Please encourage your students to respond as soon as possible. Participation in these seminars will be based on priority and a first come, first served basis. Priority will be given to current juniors (c/o 2012) with above a 3.0 GPA. The application deadline is Friday, July 8, 2011.

For more information about UW Admit.edu or to download the application, please visit the https://depts.washington.edu/reach/

Mistakes You Should Not Make during a Job Search

Robert Half International helps thousands of people find jobs each year. This successful job search company, with 360 offices worldwide, says characteristics some teens bring to school can take them out of the running if they surface during a job search. Teens may not realize they are creating a problem for their job search.


Waiting until the last minute to study

Even though you may have been able to procrastinate when you were in school, you can't delay getting a jump on your job search.

• Don't sit around waiting for the perfect job to appear. There are no perfect jobs.

• Start looking now and apply for all jobs that look promising. Jobs are hard to find, and you have lots of competition in these tough economic times.

Picking and choosing which interviews to go on

You may have gotten a lower grade in school by failing to complete homework assignments; however, you don't receive an A, B, or C on your ability to win a job. You get the job or you don't.

• Don't pick and choose among the interviews you are offered. Consider yourself lucky when you get a chance to interview and accept every interview invitation.

• Learn something at every interview. Even if the job you interview for is not the one you want, you may learn about another opportunity at the employing company.


Preparing poorly for an interview

To truly excel, you need to prepare for the interview much like you would for an exam. Don't overlook any information about a company with an interesting job opening.

• Research the company and the industry to determine how your skills meet the employer's needs. Make the connection for the interviewer.

• Ask a friend or family member to play the hiring manager in a mock interview so you can practice answering questions you might be asked. You'll give better answers if you are prepared.

• Give yourself several days to gather information about the company. Find out everything you can that will show you care about the position that's available.

Failing to revise your work

When writing a paper in school, you might have thought one draft was enough. Taking the same approach to your résumé and cover letter can spell disaster.

• Use the job ad as your guide. Emphasize your abilities and background that most closely match what the company wants in an employee. This may mean placing more focus on your certifications and "strong presentation skills" for one prospective employer, while playing up your "self-starting" nature and "ability to be effective with minimal supervision" for another.

• Review your résumé and cover letter several times before submitting them. Make sure they are free of typos. Eighty-four percent of executives Career Builder polled said it takes just one or two typographical errors in a résumé to remove a candidate from consideration for a job opening.

• After you proof your résumé and cover letter, have someone with good grammar skills review them to catch errors you might have overlooked. Asking for help with proofreading is important.

Goofing off

Fooling around in class may have been tempting, but it also was disrespectful to your teacher. You may not goof off during a job interview, but unless you are giving the hiring manager your full attention, you might as well not be present.

• Don't let your attention wander by thinking about the response to a question before the hiring manager has finished asking it. Asking a person to repeat the question shows you weren't paying attention.

• Stop watching what's going on outside the interviewer's office. What goes on outside isn't important to your future, but what's happening inside is.

• Keep your focus firmly on the potential employer throughout the entire meeting. You'll perform better when you remember more of what the hiring manager said.

Looking unprofessional

Be on your best behavior while waiting in the lobby to meet the interviewer.

• Talking on your cell phone, applying makeup, bombarding the receptionist with questions about the company are all distractions. This behavior leaves a poor impression.

• Remember that everyone you meet, including the receptionist, has the potential to influence the final hiring decision. Consider that all the people you meet may be forming an opinion of you that will be reported to the interviewer.

Adapted from a Robert Half International study reported by Career Builder.

Congratulations Rotary Scholarship Winners!

It is with great pleasure to announce that for the first time ever the Burien/White Center Rotary offered 4 $1000 scholarships! Please congratulate Rosalva Cruz (TEC), Corey Grace (TEC), Daniel Garcia (HS3), & Linda Ba (HS3)!

AAA visits Western

Secrets for Success

"There are no secrets to success," says Larry Winget in his book It's Called Work for a Reason. Winget is also the author of the Wall Street Journal best-selling book, Shut Up, Stop Whining and Get a Life. He believes you already know the good ideas that will make you successful and that all you need to do is practice what you know.

 

Here are some of the main keys to success according to this professional motivational speaker, bestselling author and television personality.

 

• Take personal responsibility 
• Things change, so be flexible 
• Work smart and work hard
• Serve others well
• Be nice to others
• Be optimistic 
• Have goals; want something big for yourself 
• Stay focused
• Keep learning
• Become excellent at what you do
• Trust your gut 
• When in doubt, take action
• Earn all you can. Save all you can. Give all you can.
• Enjoy all you've got 
• Keep things simple

 

 From It's Called Work for a Reason by Larry Winget

 

Camp Blaze!

(information accessed on May 27th from: http://www.campblaze.com/ )

 

Camp Blaze is a nonprofit organization committed to maximizing women's involvement in the fire service through education, networking, advocacy, and policy development.The mission of Blaze is to develop, support, and implement an annual camp for qualified young women to learn about the fire service and to have a great time while they're at it.

 

Young women will learn, among many other things:

 

• Rappelling
• Using self-contained breathing apparatus
• Search and rescue 
• Aerial ladder climbing 
• Teamwork

 

When: July 30 - August 6, 2011 in North Bend, Washington.

 

Applications are now available via the links below. Please fill out the form and email it to us. Please see our application page for more detail. http://www.campblaze.com/
Thanks for your interest.

TEC Visits the Pike Place Market!

Sure Ways to Kill Your Chances for Success at Work

"Success in the workplace happens by knowing what pitfalls to avoid," says John McKee, business coach and author of "21 Ways Women in Management Shoot Themselves in the Foot." To avoid becoming the overlooked one when promotions come around, check out four of McKee's deadly career sins.


1. Pride

Put your ego aside and show appreciation to your peers and subordinates who contributed to your success. Taking full credit for a successful project, and ignoring others who worked on it, is a sure way to make enemies. They can undermine your future efforts and slow your way to the top. Remember the adage: "Be nice to the people you meet on the way up because you'll meet them again on your way down."

2. Envy

Envy is a sure path to low self-esteem, and high self-esteem is one characteristic you'll need to keep your motivation up as you drive to the top. Becoming envious of others can make you a whiner, braggart, or excuse-maker--unattractive traits that will cost you relationships and influence on the job, especially with your superiors.

3. Anger

Anger damages your reputation, credibility, and professionalism. If you show anger, you'll be seen as a poor leader who cannot inspire others. Professional disagreement is okay, and good ideas often spring from healthy debate between peers. However, if you show frequent outbursts of anger, the promotions and rewards are likely to go to others.

4. Greed

Wanting "more, sooner" can be self-defeating if your values become misguided and your life gets unbalanced. Selfishness and short-term gains won't prepare you for the next level, but a long-term approach to your job will.

5. Laziness

Expecting your past achievements and successes to carry you forward toward long-term success is a sure route to failure. If your aspirations are high, complacency cannot be in your vocabulary. Treat every workday and every project as if your job, and your future, depends on it. Laziness has no place in the workplace.

Adapted from an article by Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com writer

May rotary Student of the Month!

Linda Ba & Daniel Garcia ~ HS3

Summer Tutoring @ New Futures!

Help students improve their English skills over the summer at

New Futures in The Heights

There are Arabic speakers, Burmese ( that's 7 different languages), Vietnamese, Nepali, and Tigrinya along with volunteer interpreters for each language.

New Futures will do a summer tutoring program this year for at least 34 kids - including younger siblings. If you or anyone you know who has good language/writing skills would like to help these young people keep improving their English through the summer - please let Annie know (206-275-1393).


When: July 5th - the end of August, mornings Monday thru Thursday

Where: New Futures and the library.

Contact: Annie, 206-275-1393

Summer Programs for High School Students!

1) District Summer School
Credit recovery for students in the class of 2011 and 2012 only. See your school counselor (Ms. Leonardson) to register.

2) Puget Sound Skills Center (PSSC)
2011 summer school dates June 29th-July 19th
8am - 3pm daily
All PSSC CTE programs
$35 program supply fee
0.5 elective credit

Free bus transportation provided. Programs include: Applied Math, Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Healthcare Basics, Engineering Design, Translation and Interpretation, Automotive Technology, Auto Body, Criminal Justice, and more.

Website: http://www.hsd401.org/PSSC/

Please note: District summer school is only for juniors and seniors but freshmen and sophomores can take the PSSC summer classes for Occupational Education or elective credit or Applied Math for math credit.

3) White Center Library
King County Library System
11220 16th S.W., Seattle, 98146
206-243-0233
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm
Friday 11am-5pm
Saturday 11am-5pm

Go the library to read, check books out and play games! Improve your reading skills for the fall and enjoy reading! 

4) YMCA Summer Programs
Matt Griffin YMCA
3595 S. 188th St.
SeaTac, WA 98188
206-244-5880
Website: www.ysummer.org/mgn

5) 5th Avenue Theatre
Summer Musical Theater School
1308 5th Avenue, Suite 735
Seattle, WA 98101
http://www.5thavenue.org/
Monday-Friday 10-6
Two sessions, you pick one or two:
July 25-Aug. 5
Aug. 8-19

A number of partial and full scholarships are available! Ask!

6) Stone Soup Theatre
SummerStage 201: outdoor acting and theatre camps
Weekly, full and half-day programs
June 27-Aug. 26
Seward Park Amphitheater, Seattle
http://www.stonesouptheatre.org/

Ask for tuition scholarships!

7) One World Now: Summer Language Camp
When: July 11 to July 29, 2011, 9am-3pm, weekdays only
Where: Seattle University
Cost: FREE!

- By registering high school students will be eligible to participate in an amazing language and cultural immersion camp that includes three-weeks of Arabic or Mandarin Chinese language study and the opportunity to experience the traditions, customs and beliefs of these cultures!

To register, go to: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BQSKXVF

8) Computer Game Development Class
Academy of Interactive Entertainment
When: One week, July 5-Aug. 12 (you pick the week); 11-5 pm
Where: Center House, Seattle Center
Cost: $295
For more information: http://www.theaie.us/

Here are a few other things to check out:

Art:


The Vera Project: affordable art classes, learn sound systems for shows, become a board member (http://www.theveraproject.org/)

Reel Girls: film editing, paid apprenticship program (http://www.reelgrrls.org/)

Youngstown: art, dance, crafts (http://www.youngstownarts.org/)

Writing:

Young Urban Authors: get paid to write your story and publish it

PonderLounge: teen blogging site with many projects for you to contribute to (http://www.ponderlounge.org/login/index.php)

STEMS:

Seattle Aquarium: (internship program) (http://www.seattleaquarium.org/page.aspx?pid=260)

Pacific Science Center: (internship program) (http://www.pacificsciencecenter.org/Discovery-Corps/discoverycorps)

Woodland Park Zoo, ZooCorps: (internship program) (http://www.zoo.org/page.aspx?pid=396)

Youth Health Service Corps: volunteer and training program (http://www.swctahec.org/education/youth-health-service-corps/)

Helping Fields:

Habitat for Humanity: building projects every Saturday (http://www.seattle-habitat.org/)

Nature Consortium: restoration projects every Saturday (http://www.naturec.org/volunteer.htm)

Earth Corps: planting projects every Saturday (http://www.earthcorps.org/)

Burien Botanics: Internship opportunity

Life Long AIDS Alliance (http://www.lifelongaidsalliance.org/volunteer)

Youth Venture: after school program at HHS, create a social change project and apply for up to $1,000 in grant money (http://www.genv.net/seattle)

South Seattle Host College Night Open House!

“Interested in College?! Come to the College Night Open House @ South Seattle Community College! You and your families are formally invited to come to come join us at the SSCC campus on Wednesday, May 25th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Learn about what programs you can study and what resources are offered at South. Talk to Instructors, Advisors, and Student Leaders. Find out about resources that could help you pay for school, S.A.T. Prep classes, and even Math Tutoring for high school students, and much much more! This is a FREE event, so bring your families and friends. Prizes will be given throughout the night.


You interested? For more information check out COLLEGE NIGHT at http://www.southseattle.edu/  on the homepage.

See you at COLLEGE NIGHT, Wednesday May 25th at SSCC!!!!”

Congratulations to Promise Mengesha

Promise Mengesha (AAA) participated this past year in the Future of the Law Institute! Because of her participation in this program she had the opportunity to apply for a paid summer internship. Last Wednesday she interviewed for an intership at the King County Prosecuters Office. I am pleased to share that Promise will be spending her summer interning at the King County Prosecuters office! Way to go Promise:) 

CAREERS THAT REQUIRE LESS EDUCATION

Can you make big bucks without years of education? The answer is yes - but not in many fields, according to Rachel Farrell who researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues for CareerBuilder.com. Here are a few of those careers.


1. Air traffic controller

You can become an air traffic controller a couple of different ways without a degree. The first is to have experience through the Federal Aviation Administration or the Defense Department, as a civilian or veteran. The second is to complete an FAA-approved education program.

The highest 10% of air traffic controllers earn $161,650, 25% earn $142,430, and the group in the middle (the median) earns $109,850.

2. Fashion designer

This is one career where you've either got it or you don't. About 25 percent of fashion designers are self-employed. If you're a real creative genius, you might be able to get by with only a high school education. But if you're smart, you'll at least get an associate degree. It's also smart to get training in color, textiles, pattern making and computer-aided design.

The highest 10% of fashion designers earn $130,900, 25% earn $90,020, and the group in the middle earns $64,260.

3. Fire chief

Most firefighters have a high school diploma. Community college courses or an associate degree is a better option. Once you're accepted into a fire department, you'll train at the department's academy, where you'll obtain classroom and practical training. To get to fire chief status, you'll definitely have to work your way through the ranks.

The highest 10% of fire chiefs earn $109,750, 25% earn $87,190, and the group in the middle earns $68,250.

4. Network systems and data communications analysts

Training requirements for network systems and data communications analysts vary. Some organizations require a bachelor's degree, but often an associate degree, professional certification and work experience can do the trick.

The highest 10% of Network systems and data communications analysts earn $116,120, 25% earn $73,250, and the group in the middle earns $55,900.

5. Police and detective supervisor

You won't join your local police squad as a supervisor without having a few years of experience under your belt. Some squads require a year or two of college-level course work, but in most places you just need a high school education plus experience. Much of this career is learned on the job or in a training academy.

The highest 10% of police and detective supervisors earn $116,340, 25% earn $94,560, and the group in the middle earns $76,500.

6. Radiation therapists

At the very least, an associate degree or certificate in radiation therapy is required for this position. Many states also require radiation therapists to be licensed. There is also the option of completing an associate degree in radiological imaging and then finishing a 12-month certificate program in radiation therapy.

The highest 10% of radiation therapists earn $107,230, 25% earn $90,650, and the group in the middle earns $74,170.

Linda Ba Recieves White Center Chamber Merit Award!

  

Please congratulate Linda on recieving the White Center Chamber of Commerce Merit Award. She is planning to attend University of Hawaii in the fall and this scholarship will definitly help her in pursuing her college education.

Class of 2012! How are you spending your summer?

Get a head-start on the college and financial aid application process this summer so that you can focus on enjoying your senior year to the fullest.

Pre-registration for Summer Mentor2College is now open!

The program is open to “rising” senior high school students (class of 2012). The program is free, as are all NELA Center services. http://events.nela.net/
When is this happening?: 7 weeks, July 11 – August 25 ; Mondays through Thursdays, 1:00 – 5:00 pm. (Students are not expected to attend every day of the program.)

Contact Juan Gallegos with any questions: juan.gallegos@nela.net , 206-461-5366

UW Dream Project BBQ

 AAA Dream Project kids!

 HS3 Dream Project kids!

 TEC Dream Project kids!

PSSC is hosting Summer School!

PSSC is having Summer School! If students need a math credit, including Seniors who need it for the HSPE requirement, this is a great opportunity for you. Some students were denied last year due to late registration. Some vocational programs also fill up quickly. Don't delay check out the website now! Cost is $35 per .5 credit. There is more information on the PSSC website.

http://www.hsd401.org/PSSC/

Degrees That Employers Want

Trying to decide what to major in during college? In 2010, Challenger, Gray & Christmas, a large consulting firm, asked 100 human resource professionals which degrees have the best chance of helping students find employment. Here are the six degrees that rank highest in terms of employment.


No. 1 - Health Care Degree

Graduates with recession-proof degrees in health care could find great success. More than one in four (26.3 percent) human resource professionals picked health care as the best bet for job security. Nurses are receiving the most employment offers in this category.

Desirable Degrees: Nursing, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Medical Technician

Average Starting Pay: Nursing: $52,178, Health & Related Sciences: $35,869

No. 2 - Business Administration Degree

A business degree is the most popular bachelor's degree in the country. Graduating with a degree in business administration puts job seekers in the second strongest position overall, just behind health care, according to the Challenger survey.

Desirable Degrees: Business, Business Administration, Business Administrative Support

Average Starting Pay: Business Administration: $44,171

No. 3 - Computer Science Degree

Graduates who study computer science are indispensable, so computer science ranks as the third most valuable degree in today's employment market.

Desirable Degrees: Computer Science, Technology Support, Information Technology and Systems

Average Starting Pay: Computer Science: $61,783, Information Sciences & Systems: $49,318

No. 4 - Accounting/Finance Degree

Finance and accounting graduates can expect more jobs to be available as the economy improves. Graduates with this degree have a bright future.

Desirable Degrees: Accounting, Finance

Average Starting Pay: Economics: $53,453, Finance: $50,535, Accounting: $49,022

No. 5 - Engineering Degree

Eight of the top 10 best-paid majors are in engineering according to a survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. In terms of employment, engineering is ranked fifth in number of jobs.

Desirable Degrees: Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Average Starting Pay: Petroleum Engineering: $90,000, Computer Engineering: $59,298, Mechanical Engineering: $60,598

No. 6 - Marketing Degree

Demand remains strong for marketing graduates in the business world. A more general business administration degree, ranked number two overall, gets the edge in today's tight job market because of its broader application.

Desirable Degree: Marketing

Average Starting Pay: Marketing: $41,948

All salary information from the National Association of Colleges and Employers' Winter 2011 Salary Survey, which looked at starting salary offers for new Class of 2011 college graduates.

Adapted from a Yahoo! Education article by Chris Kyle

Hit the Road Running

In his best selling book The Employee Handbook of New Work Habits for a Radically Changing World, author Price Pritchett identifies 13 ground rules for job success. His ground rules are condensed below so you can get yourself ready for work in a changing world.


Rule No. 1 Become a quick-change artist.

Work changes to fit the world. You may spend time on several different project teams for the same employer or in the same job.

Rule No. 2 Commit fully to the job.

Expect your employer to expect more of you. Today's workers must be able to move faster and do better-with less.

Rule No. 3 Speed up.

Work with a sense of urgency. Don't get caught up in endless preparation and details, trying to reach perfection before making a move.

Rule No. 4 Accept uncertainty.

Shifting priorities will be normal. Your task may be defined vaguely, and you probably will not get all the answers you want before you have to get started.

Rule No. 5 Behave like you're in business for yourself.

Your employer wants you to assume more personal responsibility for the success of the company, rather than focusing on the boundaries in your job description.

Rule No. 6 Stay in school.

Protect your career by continuing to learn all your life. Today's world takes no pity on the person who gets lazy about learning.

Rule No. 7 Hold yourself accountable for outcomes.

Responsibility is being pushed to the lowest levels. For this to work, all employees have to be accountable for their results.

Rule No. 8 Add value.

Make sure you contribute more than you cost. Employees often mislead themselves by assuming they should get to keep their jobs as long as they are responsible and do good work. More is expected.

Rule No. 9 See yourself as a service center for customers.

The better you serve customers, the more you protect your career.

Rule No. 10 Manage your own morale.

You are responsible for your attitude. Expecting your boss or someone else to keep you content and upbeat is out of date. You have to bounce back from low morale on your own.

Rule No. 11 Practice looking for a better way.

Reach and stretch to outdo yourself. Small, continuous improvements may come bit by bit, but they eventually add up to a competitive advantage.

Rule No. 12 Be a fixer, not a finger pointer.

Problems are an offspring of change, so you'll see plenty of them. Build a name for yourself as a problem solver. Own your problems and find a way to fix them.

Rule No. 13 Alter your expectations.

Some people think their education and experience entitles them to employment. Companies do not think this way. The best thing you can do is upgrade your skills, stay flexible and never con yourself into believing that you deserve a good job.

Community College Mini Fair