As the semester dwindles down...

...How are you going to divide your time this Winter break?

As a current student, I can relate to the stress of finals and the desire to have all assignments be completed and handed in with a nice, neat bow. And when that is all said and done, everyone deserves a break! But while Winter break is among us and you divide your time between seeing friends and family, eating food for the Holidays, and catching up on all your sleep, we hope that you'll spend some time getting ahead on your job and internship search!

The Career Hub is a great resource for Hofstra students and alumni to utilize to explore various industries, receive tips on the career process, and to search for jobs, volunteer opportunities, and internships! So while you're sipping on hot cocoa, we hope you'll spend some time searching, especially if you're looking to obtain a position for Spring or Summer!

And as always, The Career Center is here to support you! We will be closed starting December 24th and will resume normal hours January 4th. Don't forget to give us a call at (516) 463-6060 to schedule an appointment!

Anne Monique Concepcion,
Graduate Assistant

Let’s Talk About “My Pillow”

When looking for an internship, job or anytime you want to put your best foot forward - it is important to have proper nutrition, to take good care of yourself and to get a good night’s sleep in order to be fresh, vibrant and your best version of yourself. 

So let’s talk sleep for a minute. And more specifically, let’s discuss the 'My Pillow'. This item is by far the best new product I have tried in a long time. Well actually it’s not exactly a new product, it’s been around for ten years now – but you’ve probably seen it “as seen on TV” or in the “as seen on TV” section of your local drug store, CVS, K-Mart or Bed Bath and Beyond. My brother gave my husband 2 of these soft and fluffy gems for his birthday in February – so naturally I ended up with one of the two and the “rest” is history. I cannot stress enough how wonderful I believe this product is and how restorative the sleep I've had as a result of using this product. You lay your head down into the cool, comfortable goodness and may not wake up until the next morning! No more tossing, turning, waking yourself up by snorting or snoring – and no more bouts of insomnia (well maybe that was just my issue). This pillow has just the right amount of support, yet not too much – just the right amount of “memory,” but not enough to leave a permanent indent or in a creepy foam form. It has just enough cool – so that there is no need to flip the pillow throughout your night’s slumber.  And for you side sleepers, there is that height that is necessary to keep your spine aligned properly, but not too much.

So get a good night’s sleep and you will be in a better position to tackle your responsibilities for the day – which may include a visit to the Hofstra Career Center – where you will have a clear mind and be better able to build your personal brand, be prepared to conquer the necessary steps for a successful internship or job search and to conquer the world in general!

Michele Roberts,
Assistant Director