3 Ways To Build Your Personal Brand As A Career Counselor
Posted on December 29, 2014
This post was updated to bring you the most up-to-date tips, October 2020. More employers than ever are using video to interview candidates from across the country. Students and job seekers are tweeting links to their portfolios to employers. The modern digital world is moving fast, a …
5 Body Language Secrets For Your Next Interview
Posted on December 22, 2014
What you say in an interview is important, but so is how you carry yourself. How is your body language helping or hindering your job search? Imagesbavaria; BigStock A large portion of our communication is nonverbal, and most of them time we’re unaware of it. However, you can use body …
Distance Yourself From the Competition With These 5 Strategies
Posted on December 15, 2014
You prepared your resume. Invested in a closet full of professional clothing. Brushed up on your interview skills. But you still feel like one in a large crowd of other job seekers. How do you stand out from the competition and distance yourself from all of the other job seekers out t …
How To Survive a Panel Interview
Posted on December 8, 2014
Dean Drobot; BigStock Congratulations! You successfully applied for a job and landed an interview. There’s only one catch — it’s a panel interview. Instead of one person conducting the interview, there will be multiple people, sometimes as many as four or five. As a job seeker, interv …
How To Help Students Tap Into Alumni Networks
Posted on December 1, 2014
(This post was updated on 6/22/2020) Using alumni networks is an ideal starting point for any college student’s career. Whether you’re a professor, adviser, or career counselor, you serve as an excellent resource for your students when it comes to networking. Because of your position, …
Thanksgiving Traditions to Utilize in Your Job Search
Posted on November 24, 2014
aispl; BigStock Thanksgiving is famous for its traditions- family, food, and of course, football. While the holiday may not seem to have much to do with job searching, in fact there are many parallels to be found between the traditional aspects of Thanksgiving and job searching. Check …
4 Elements of Career Management You Forgot
Posted on November 17, 2014
kentoh; BigStock Searching for a job can be an exhausting task. Trying to prepare a resume, keep your network fresh, and stay current with your interview skills can be overwhelming. And to make matters worse, career management is about more than just finding a job; it’s about keeping …
5 Things To Never Do During A Job Interview
Posted on November 10, 2014
Image: aastock; BigStock Many applicants, despite stellar resumes and cover letters, fail to make it past the interview stage. Often, this is due to little mistakes during the interview that leave a big impression. Here are five things never to do during a job interview:
Use This, Not That: Resume Power Words
Posted on November 3, 2014
It’s time to find a job. You’ve dusted off your job search profile, but how is your resume? Image: AndreyPopov; BigStock The key to a stand-out resume is phrasing. Your experience and skills are important, but don’t just list your experiences, describe them. Use bullet points to elabo …
10 Clothing Staples to Have in Your Professional Wardrobe
Posted on October 27, 2014
Image: sharpshutter; BigStock Dressing professionally can be a challenge, especially for individuals who are just starting out. (Have the clothes but need a job? Check out our job search checklist.) And with changing standards for what professional dress means, it’s becoming even more …