Get to Know WTI: Trae Heskett, Computer Technology and Network Administration Trae enrolled in WTI’s Computer Technology and Network Administration: Associates of Occupational Studies program in October of 2012 after spending a few years in the fast food and customer service industries. Looking to translate his interest of information technology into a career, Trae studied […]

How to Properly Ask for Letters of Recommendation Whether you are a current student applying for a scholarship or a recent graduate applying for jobs, some applications may require letters of recommendation. While it may seem like an overwhelming process letters of recommendation are valuable resources that are taken into consideration among future employers. Follow […]

3 Easy Ways to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile As of October 23, 2013 the professional networking site LinkedIn reported 84 million U.S. users, with the average user spending 17 minutes online, (Digital Marketing Ramblings, 2013). So what do these statistics mean to you, the WTI student? It means that of those 84 million users, your […]

10 Powerful Words for Your Resume In previous blogs WTI has covered the importance of the job interview; whether it is common mistakes to avoid, or important questions to ask. But not so fast…Before you prepare for the ever-so-important job interview, how do you get your foot in the door? The answer is an exceptional […]

3 Reasons an Externship Makes a Difference for Your Career While studying, taking notes and submitting papers are key ways to become familiar with course subject matter, hands-on experience is often needed to truly grasp what duties challenges and experiences your day-to-day career will bring. Whether you are pursuing Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, […]

Common LinkedIn Mistakes (And How to Fix Them!)   According to Visual.ly, LinkedIn boasts 238 million users and 3 million LinkedIn business pages as of September, 2013. With such steep competition on this professional networking site, it is vital to make sure your LinkedIn profile outshines all the rest.   So you have created your […]

Get to Know WTI: Featuring Anastasia Barnard   This month’s Get to Know WTI post features Anastasia Barnard, a Medical Billing/Coding Graduate from our WTI Joplin location!   1.       Which program did you graduate from at WTI? Medical Billing/Coding   2.       Why did you choose the program you did? I knew I always wanted to […]

Job Searching and YOU: How to Use Facebook’s New Graph Search   Move over LinkedIn, Facebook has joined the job search arena! How? Facebook has rolled out a new tool: graph search!   So what is graph search? Think of it in terms of an in-depth search feature. Previously on Facebook you were simply able […]

Get to Know WTI: Featuring Becky Broxterman   This Month’s Get to Know WTI post features Becky Broxterman, a Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Graduate from our old WTI Topeka location!     1.       Which program did you graduate from at WTI?  Medical Insurance Billing and Coding   2.       Why did you choose the program […]

4 Questions to Ask in Your Interview   Often times when we picture a successful interview, we imagine answering each question with confidence and no loss for words. While your poise on an interview is key, there will inevitably come a point in the interview where your potential employer asks YOU if you have any […]

Common Mistakes to Avoid During the Interview   Way to go, WTI students! Your awesome resume landed you a job interview! On paper everything is as it should be. You are impressive and qualified. While you should celebrate the victory of being called in for an interview, know that you still have some work to […]

WTI Students Have Unique Experience in Working with NASA-Bound Equipment   WTI prides itself in offering students hands-on training that can be applied to real-world career success. HVAC and Computer Technology students are experiencing this training first-hand with the unique opportunity to work with and test NASA-bound equipment.   HVAC, Integrated Electronics Technology, and Computer […]

Aiming for Efficiency? Try These 5 Tools! Making the choice to pursue your education is undoubtedly a rewarding decision; however it is a decision that will require persistence, sacrifice and focus. So how can you manage school and work all while trying to stay sane AND be productive? Utilizing tools that help your productivity and […]