Winter Break Career Checkpoint: 12 Quick Tips to Heat Up Your Internship & Job Search

Whether or not you’ve secured an internship or job for next summer, there are plenty of ways to make the most of your winter break if you want to focus on career development. Isenberg’s Office of Career Success wants to …

By Melissa Salva
Melissa Salva Executive Director, Undergraduate Employer Relations & Operations
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How Long Should a Resume Be? Here’s What the Research Says!

How Many Pages Should a Resume Be?

One of the worst parts of searching for a job is that everyone has a different opinion on everything:

“Do what you love!” vs. “Find a job with growth opportunities!”

“You have to …

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Job-specific Skills: Examples and How to Highlight Them in Your Resume

Job-specific skills are more than just buzzwords on a job description—they demonstrate your ability to handle day-to-day responsibilities. Employers expect you to have these skills (or be ready to learn them) to thrive in the role. But how can you …

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9 Management Skills to Put on Your Resume—and How to Showcase Them

Have you been applying for managerial roles with no success so far? It’s possible that your resume isn’t showcasing management skills recruiters are looking for. Don’t worry—that ends today. After reading this article you’ll know exactly what those skills are …

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10 Soft Skills Employers Want in 2024 (Plus How to Highlight Them on Your Resume)

In today’s job market, technical expertise alone won’t land you the job. While hard skills are essential, employers are increasingly prioritizing soft skills—those intangible abilities that shape how you interact with colleagues, adapt to change, and handle conflict.

In fact, …

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10 Resume Summary Examples for Students (Plus, Tips on How to Write Yours)

As a student, you should be able to summarize your skills, experiences, and goals in just a few lines. Whether you’re drafting your first resume or updating your existing one, these resume summary examples for students will help you do …

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Understanding Resumes vs. CVs: The Key Differences for Job Seekers

Graduates and job seekers are familiar with the words ‘resume’ and ‘CV’, which may be used interchangeably during a job search. A resume is however shorter, at about 1-2 pages, and emphasizes only relevant skills, experiences, and work contributions. It …

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Conceptual Skills: Definition, Examples, and How to Use Them on Your Resume

You might have read the headline of this article and wondered, “what is a conceptual skill—and do I have them already?” Chances are, you do—it’s just a matter of practicing them and highlighting them in your professional life. Conceptual skills …

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8 “Tech Savvy” Synonyms to Use on Your Resume (And How to Showcase This Skill)

Technology has become an integral part of almost every industry—as well as of uncountable aspects of our daily lives. That’s why showcasing your technology skills on a resume is more important than ever. From marketing and finance to healthcare and

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Dealing with an Employment Gap on Your Resume

Over the course of your career, you might experience some employment gaps which can have an effect on your resume. There are many reasons for such gaps, including relocation, family issues, an illness, or going back to college. Whichever the …

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16 Good Skills to Put on a Resume With No Experience

Looking for a list of good skills to put on a resume with no experience? Yes, it exists. When writing a resume for your first job, finding the best tools to show employers what you have to offer can make …

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