How to Make Progress on Job Preparation During the Holidays
Posted on December 5, 2024
It happens every year. Students are right on track with their job search, but then they go home for the holidays. They’re torn between family events, re-energizing, and catching up with their old friends. Then your job seekers return to school stressed out because they’ve fallen behin …
How to Identify an Employer You Can Trust
Posted on October 8, 2024
Trust. A simple five-letter word that has the power to make or break any relationship in life. And we’re not just talking about personal connections — trust plays a significant role in the professional world, too. This Edelman Trust Barometer report found that 76% of employees trust t …
3 Lessons From Your College Experience To Take Into Your Job Search
Posted on August 20, 2024
While it’s important to round up all the lessons from your courses and major classes in preparation for job searching, it’s also crucial to think outside of the box. You’ve learned just as much — or maybe more — about the real world outside of the classroom. Now it’s time to take what …
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 …
How to Search for Job Satisfaction Instead of a Job
Posted on May 1, 2024
While it’s easy to hyper-focus on a position that fits your major, the qualifications needed, and the paycheck, there are still several other factors to consider when searching for a job. Overall job satisfaction is a critical factor to consider.
4 Practical Ways to Sharpen Your Online Interview Skills Before Graduation
Posted on March 30, 2024
Getting ready for graduation is an exciting time, but it can also add extra pressure to perform at the next level, especially when it comes to interviewing for your future career. Many job interviews and opportunities are also now conducted virtually. This means you have another job s …
3 Critical Questions – Stepping Out of Comfort Zones on the Job Search
Posted on October 13, 2023
Photo by Mette Køstner on Unsplash Familiarity breeds confidence. It’s natural to default to applying to the same jobs with the same responsibilities. Besides, employers are looking for your exact experience in certain roles, right?
4 Reasons to Hold Fast Hope for a Favorable Job Search
Posted on October 4, 2023
Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash There’s a myth society has struggled to dispel for many decades that keeps college students optimistic about the reality following graduation: having a degree makes it easier to get a good job. The truth is, having a college education makes you a more …
3 Tips for Creating an Impressive Professional Portfolio or Website
Posted on September 19, 2023
Photo by Hal Gatewood on Unsplash Thanks to rapidly advancing technology over the last few decades, you have access to more jobs and job search resources than could have possibly been imagined before the turn of the last century. Employers now get a better idea of which applicants are …