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If you are in the process of launching your job search or making a career pivot, here is a quick guide to help you get started. This guide includes links to resources on self-reflection, conducting informational interviews, companies hiring right now during Covid-19, job interview questions, LinkedIn Essentials…
One of the biggest mistakes that job seekers make is waiting until the end of their academic program to begin their job search. During your graduate program, there are limitless opportunities to connect with professionals in the field, attend networking events, and gain valuable skills through internships, fellowships, and volunteerism…
Here are some tips and strategies to help you get over that hurdle of requesting and conducting an informational interview. You will be a pro in no time! As an introvert, I understand the emotional drain behind networking. It takes time to establish trust to connect with people in a…
Whether you are a working professional, going through a career transition or a job seeker, you probably have a LinkedIn account. For many LinkedIn users, they seldom log in, have 50+ pending invitations and have a bared bones profile. For many reasons, professionals and job seekers don’t see the…
It didn’t quite happen overnight, but Allison Zures managed to fast track her career through multiple promotions and leveraging opportunities over time. She is currently the Associate Dean of Student Services at Harry S. Truman College and working on a PhD in Higher Education Administration at Illinois State University…
In today’s competitive job market, there is no such thing as just having one general resume. One of the most common requests I get from both established professionals and college students, is “Can you look at my resume and offer feedback?” Before doing so, I inform them that I…
