Whether you are applying or interviewing for a job at a specific company or just notice someone’s profile who may be a valuable connection, you may occasionally want to add a connection you aren’t actually connected with. What do you do in this situation? There are a few ways you can make the connecting process […]
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It’s your senior year. You may be working on a senior capstone project, interning in your field, or organizing a club. But what happens after you graduate? You may not be thinking that far into the future, but if graduate school is right for you, it is best to decide sooner rather than later! Application
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The reverse chronological format is the typical resume set up, where experiences are grouped into sections and then listed from most to least recent. Besides reverse chronological, the other main resume format is called a functional format. A functional format has a few key elements that differ from the more traditional reverse chronological format. Skills-Based
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Oftentimes, the very first question of an interview is also one of the most difficult and can set the tone for the rest of it – “Tell me about yourself.” Although the question may be phrased differently from employer to employer, most interviews start out with a question requiring a longer answer that explains about
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Although the U.S. employment rate is on the rise, job security is no longer what it once was. Be sure you know the next steps after being let go, just in case the occasion ever arises. Don’t beat yourself up. First of all, remember that times are hard and you may have been let go
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Online reputation management, sometimes shortened to ORM or just OR, refers to what shows up when you search for your name online. Is it positive or negative? Does your name bring up professional photos of you, or personal (or possibly inappropriate) photos? Does it link to an inappropriate article or social media profile? What if
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Although the content of your cover letter is most important when it comes to interview decisions, poor formatting can make it so recruiters don’t even glance at your letter. Here are a few tips for ensuring that your content can truly shine. Contact Info The first item on your cover letter should be your name
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If you are graduating soon, you are probably acutely aware of your GPA. But when should you list it on the resume? A few basic rules of thumb can prevent you from committing a resume faux pas. There are two \”lines\” for GPA. Some organizations and career professionals say that 3.0/4.0 or higher is fine
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Most everyone who has applied for a job or interviewed is familiar with the basic office “uniform” – black suit, white button-down shirt, and dress shoes. Most offices have a business-casual dress code, which means dressing up Monday through Friday. But what do you do when your company is a little more casual or you
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The workforce is rapidly changing. Instead of climbing the ladder through one career path during a lifetime, it’s now said that people go through 6 different careers in their life. In addition, it’s possible to have five different generations of people in the same office. This completely different career structure can be a shock. Here
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