5 Books College Graduates Entering the Hybrid Workplace Need to Read

The graduating class of 2021 may have not had the ideal senior year, but they are proving to be the most resilient. While students had to adjust from learning face-to-face and meeting in the library on campus to the digital …

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8 Mind Tricks That Will Set You Up for Interview Success

Often, what determines the outcome of your interviews has little to do with the questions you're asked and if you know all the answers. Instead, the outcome is often dependent on your interview mindset—how you think about interviews and …

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How To Determine What Type Of Positions To Apply To

We spoke with Tara Carlidge, Recruiting Manager at Citi and former Personnel Officer in the U.S. Army, to ask her how veterans should figure out what industry or job they should be applying for when entering the corporate workforce for …

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Volunteering, and Not Just for Your Résumé

In a time of global unrest, many are searching for ways they can help out the causes they believe should be upheld. However, most cannot upend their lives to find a job in a new field. For those, volunteering (as …

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How To Handle Uncomfortable Interview Questions About Your Service

We spoke with Tara Carlidge, Recruiting Manager at Citi and former Personnel Officer in the U.S. Army, to ask her about how veterans should react if a hiring manager asks them a question about their time in the military that …

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How to Increase Your Networking Email Response Rate

For many people, networking can be harder than interviewing. You might not know whom to reach out to, how to reach out, or why people aren't responding to your networking emails and requests. This can be very disheartening, especially when …

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Tips for Crafting a Post-Interview Thank-You Note

One of the most important pieces of interview advice is to remember your manners—and by that I mean, write thank-you notes. Sending your interviewer a quick thank-you note is an easy way to make a great impression and show your …

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3 Keys to Writing Cover Letters That Stand Out

It's a myth that high quality job openings are few and far between thanks to Covid. The truth is, despite the economic uncertainty created by the pandemic, there are many great openings out there. And to get them—or, at least, …

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How to Survive Your First Week as a UX Designer

You’ve just scored your first gig in user experience design. Whether it’s a short-term contract or a more permanent position, you might find yourself developing the tip-to-tail presentation of an app with a small team, or fine-tuning the structure of …

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