5 Simple Ways to Show Gratitude During Your Job Search
Posted on November 3, 2025
Each year about this time, we naturally start thinking about gratitude. Saying "thank you" isn’t just for the holidays. If you’re on the hunt for a job, showing appreciation can give you a real edge.
Breaking Into Competitive Industries: 3 Strategies That Work
Posted on May 20, 2025
Industries like technology, consulting services, and startups move fast and shape the world in exciting ways. Working in these fields can be invigorating. Breaking into them can feel daunting, however. Employers are more selective, expecting employees to work smarter and faster. A tra …
3 Ways to Highlight Your Career Interests in an Interview
Posted on July 12, 2024
Talking about future goals and career interests is a key component of almost every interview. But the questions“Tell me a little bit about why you want this position” and “Where do you see yourself five years from now?” regularly spark a sense of dread. Admitting that you’re only ther …
Setting Graduates up for Success: The Importance of Effective Interviewing
Posted on November 29, 2023
Entering the job market can be a daunting experience for graduates, especially when it comes to mastering the art of interviews. In today’s competitive landscape, where first impressions matter more than ever, effective interviewing skills are essential. Let’s explore the significance …
Breaking Into a Competitive Industry: What Job Seekers Need to Know
Posted on November 26, 2018
Healthcare. Technology. Startups, in general. There are some industries where the competition to be the top company is insanely high. These organizations move at an exciting pace and are at the forefront of trends that are changing the world. Because of this, working for these compani …
How to Prove You’re the Diverse Candidate Recruiters Need
Posted on March 19, 2018
Diversity hiring is more than just a trend. It’s a strategy employers will continue to prioritize, and it’s something you can leverage during your job search. In fact, a 2018 survey from LinkedIn found 78 percent of recruiters believe diversity hiring is very/extremely important. Addi …
Ace the Job Interview Just By Being Yourself
Posted on October 30, 2017
You have the skills to excel. You’ve researched the company you’re interviewing with and know you’d fit well into the culture there. During the job interview, you give brief, but insightful answers to each question. Yet, you don’t get the job. The problem is, you’re not showing the re …
The Interview Process is Changing Fast. Are Your Students Ready?
Posted on October 16, 2017
(This post was updated on 7/6/2020) Many years ago, the interview process was simplistic. I would still consider it nerve-wracking, but not as demanding of a process. Today’s college students need to worry about more than aligning their skills, qualifications, and experiences with the …
How To Make An Anxious Job Seeker An Interview Pro
Posted on October 17, 2016
pexels Interviews can set a naturally anxious person over the edge. Putting these personality types into a stressful situation, where self-doubt kicks in, makes it extra difficult for them to have a successful interview. A June CareerBuilder survey, How To Rethink The Candidate Experi …
How to Find Confidence in a Job Interview
Posted on August 8, 2016
Even for those who have natural confidence skills, job interviews are stressful. Having the ability to walk into an interviewer’s office feeling confident about who you are and why you’re right for this position is hard enough. But what happens when those unexpected confidence blows h …