Professional Advice

Land into Your Dream Job by Story Telling, Not Fact Telling

You have an upcoming interview, and you want to leave a great impression on the hiring panel. How do you approach it?

 

The Expectations of Hiring Managers Have Changed

 

Traditionally, candidates go over their fact books, trying to …

By Ivy Exec
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Resume Reinvention: Tailoring Your Professional Story for Today’s Job Landscape

In the ever-evolving world of job hunting, resumes have transformed since the last time you navigated the landscape of introducing yourself to potential employers, just as you’ve evolved from the days of pursuing entry-level positions, where your work history could …

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5 Lessons About Searching for Jobs while Navigating Disability

Hear one professional’s perspective on what it means to search for a job if you identify as a disabled person.

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By Melissa Salva
Melissa Salva Executive Director, Undergraduate Employer Relations & Operations
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How LGBTQ Authenticity Can Foster Career Success

Dorie Clark, a professor at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, offers advice for LGBTQ professionals and their HR teams.

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By Melissa Salva
Melissa Salva Executive Director, Undergraduate Employer Relations & Operations
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Career Success for First-Generation Professionals

Are you the first in your family to go to college? While it might feel like the path ahead is uncertain, there is help to be found as you embark on your career journey, starting today!

Read about why it’s …

By Pam Mathison
Pam Mathison Career Coach
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5 Simple-ish Steps for Using ChatGPT to Write Your Accountant Resume

All your hard work has paid off, and you’re ready to start your career as an accountant. But while you’re great with facts and figures, summarizing everything you’ve done is something you’re not as excited about. 

Fortunately, technology can lend …

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10 Ways to Maintain Job & Internship Search Momentum During Winter Break

If you have not yet secured a job or internship for next summer, you may be worried about fielding questions from family members during the holidays.

Isenberg’s Office of Career Success understands that you may be anxious about these conversations, …

By Melissa Salva
Melissa Salva Executive Director, Undergraduate Employer Relations & Operations
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Four Authentic Ways to Convince the Interviewer You’re Not Overqualified

There are many reasons to apply for jobs that may be perceived as “steps down” from your past roles.

Maybe you’re looking for a less-demanding role so you can spend more time with family.

Perhaps you want to start your …

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What To Do if You’re Denied for a Student Visa

Read advice from Interstride on how to navigate the process to get an F-1 student visa. You’ll learn reasons why you might be denied and what to do next

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Best job boards for female students who are searching for internships

Embarking on a professional journey often begins with the critical step of securing the right internship. For women entering the workforce, this is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and cultivate essential industry connections. The key to unlocking these …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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