Professional Advice

What employers really want to see on a recent college graduate resume

If there’s anything that dampens the excitement of graduation, it’s applying for your first job. You already have an excellent education and various skills, but how do you translate them into a professional resume and that critical first job?

When …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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How to Follow Up on a Job Interview in 2022 (With Example)

After perfecting your cover letter and resume, then acing the interview, you’re waiting to hear back from the company about the next steps. And whether it’s been a day or a week, you’re wondering how to follow up on a …

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This entrepreneur is bridging the gap between LGBTQ jobseekers and employers

Read this story from NBC News of an LGBT entrepreneur who created a job search platform to help other LGBT jobseekers.

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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What Autistic Employees Actually Want Their Coworkers to Know and Do

I learned the art of instant personality change early in my career. As a bookstore manager in my early 20s, I would morph from a quiet loner-with-a-book into an outgoing, social person-in-charge each time I walked through the glass doors …

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3 reasons why people are more likely to do a networking call / informational interview with you when you’re a student

As with many of our prior posts, this post’s topic is one that relates to students of all types: high school students, community college students, college students, master’s students, and other types of students!

Today, we’re talking about networking. It …

By Intern From Home
Helping students from 600+ colleges learn about how to find and get an internship/job, use LinkedIn, prepare for interviews, write a cover letter/resume, make the most of their role, and more.
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The Best Ways to Talk About Your Strengths and Weaknesses in a Job Interview

There’s a whole lot of talking about yourself that goes on in an interview. It’s a barrage of “I”s and “me”s that would be inappropriate in so many other contexts. And one of the most stressful spotlights on you might …

By Melissa Salva
Melissa Salva Executive Director, Undergraduate Employer Relations & Operations
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How to Find and Reach Out to Recruiters on LinkedIn

While recruiters work to help companies fill their open roles, they can also help you — the job seeker — connect with roles you might be interested in and a good fit for. According to Jobscan, 94% of recruiters use LinkedIn to …

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How to Prepare an American Resume as an International Student

Read Interstride’s advice for how to highlight your skills and experiences as an international student on your resume. Interstride has a variety of resources for international students to help you succeed in college and in your career. Learn more about …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Executive Sign on Bonus, Retention Bonus and Other Bonuses – Terms and Negotiations

By Robert A. Adelson

Bonuses are a big component of the typical executive compensation package.

These include signing bonuses when you accept a job offer, performance bonuses which serve as incentives, and retention bonuses designed to keep you in your …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Know Your Rights: Race, Ethnicity, or National Origin-Based Discrimination

Read advice from the ACLU on how to identify discrimination and what to do if your rights have been violated.

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