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10 questions to ask an employer when interviewing for an internship

One of the biggest mistakes that college and university students and recent graduates and others early in their careers make when trying to land an internship is to be too passive during the interview process. A good recruiter or hiring …

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How to Create a Resume Ultimate Guide: From College to Career

Whether you’re looking for an internship, your first post-college job, or even a part-time summer position, you need a resume. This indispensable document isn’t just an accounting of your skills and abilities. It also helps a recruiter or hiring manager …

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How to Master the Initial Networking Email [INFOGRAPHIC]

Networking is a key aspect of paving your career path, and building new connections takes time and careful planning. Learning how to write a professional, engaging networking email is the first step to successfully growing your network. Check out the …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Interview Tips For Veterans On The Job Hunt

We spoke with Tara Carlidge, Recruiting Manager at Citi and former Personnel Officer in the U.S. Army, to ask her about the biggest mistakes that veterans make during interviews, which could keep them from getting a civilian / corporate job they …

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How to Be an Active Ally to Black Women at Work

Ally” is a popular word in the workplace these days as people seek to put action behind the pledges of racial justice and equality that many organizations have made. Often, people use the term allyship to refer to a general …

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Work abroad: Why recent college grads should conduct a global job search

 

Jobs that require travel or allow recent college grads to work abroad can help build cultural awareness, strengthen one’s ability to navigate through dynamic environments, and cultivate a level of agility, which is required by most employers today, says

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How to Add Online Courses to Your Resume

Recruiters search for candidates who can add value to organizations. As an applicant, your job is to help recruiters see that you can add this value. You do this through our resume, showcasing the education, experience, and training that sets you apart from the competition. When …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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The Most LGBTQ-Friendly Firm on Wall Street

It’s hard to believe that, last week, in 27 U.S. states, it was legal to fire employees solely based on their sexual orientation—if they they were gay, bisexual, or transgender. But now, following Monday's landmark Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Do I Need A Cover Letter?

In short, yes! It’s still important to have a solid cover letter when applying for jobs. If you’re not sure where to start, take this free LinkedIn Learning course to learn more and get started writing a cover letter that …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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7 Tips For First-Generation College Students Navigating the Job Search

Read advice from Ripplematch written by a first-generation student about how to job search with success and talk about your experiences as a first-generation student in the process.

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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