In the Oracle Academy Tech Chat podcast series, host Tyra Crockett, Senior Manager, Oracle Academy North America, talks with members of the Oracle community on a variety of topics.
In Episode 3, Oracle Campus Diversity program managers Kierra Austin, Eric Cervantes, and RaVion Collins join host Tyra Crockett to discuss what makes a new college graduate stand out during the job application process as well as answer other burning questions that are on the minds of recent college graduate job applicants.
Resumes
Kierra, RayVion and Eric give insider tips, hints and tricks on how to make a resume stand out.
Cover Letters and Thank you Notes
Are cover letters and thank you notes a thing of the past? Learn from RayVion, Eric and Kierra just how important cover letters and thank you notes are, and why you should always include them as part of your application package. Cover letters and thank you notes may just make the difference in getting that first job.
Internships and Extracurriculars
Tyra also discusses with her guests exactly how important internships and extracurriculars are for new college graduates. They share information on whether students can count their internships as professional experience. Should students participate in clubs or student organizations? Will participating in hackathons boost their ability to get hired? Kierra, RaVion and Eric give some insider tips on these subjects too.
When Should New College Grads Apply for Jobs?
Finally, Kierra, RayVion and Eric share advice on the timeframe for new college graduates to start applying for jobs. Expert hint: It’s sooner than you think.
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