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Get Your Resume Noticed In Seven Seconds or Less

You’ve been applying for jobs for what feels like forever, but you’re not getting anywhere: no interviews, let alone job offers. 

A common reason you’re missing out on the interview round? Issues with your resume.

The average recruiter spends only …

By Ivy Exec
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Beyond Salary: How to Calculate the Total ROI of an Executive MBA

There is a very strong connection between the quality of your education and the overall potential of your career. Those who have received a higher degree of education simply earn more than those who have stopped in their educational path …

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The most effective questions to end a job interview

The seismic shift during the last two years has turned the labor market on its head. Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports nearly 11 million jobs available, with almost two job openings for every unemployed American. This gap …

By College Recruiter
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Women’s Guide to Business School

“While the business world currently encompasses more male professionals, women continue to make strides by pursuing careers in business and its related fields. Women in business are subject to challenges and opportunities distinct from those of their male counterparts, so …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Class of 2022 job search tips

So you’ve graduated. Now what? It’s time to figure out your next move. Getting a job after graduating college often means figuring out where your career and finances are heading, and that’s a big deal. A recent study from Moneywise …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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How to Put an Internship on Your Student Resume [+examples]

As a soon-to-be fresh graduate, I’m familiar with the struggle of starting a career in the challenging year of 2021 almost too well. When applying for my first serious job, all those internships that I did during my university studies …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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How To Handle Uncomfortable Interview Questions About Your Service

We spoke with Tara Carlidge, Recruiting Manager at Citi and former Personnel Officer in the U.S. Army, to ask her about how veterans should react if a hiring manager asks them a question about their time in the military that …

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Sustaining Conversations About Diversity and Inclusion at Work

A renewed commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace has shone a light on the importance of connecting with co-workers and creating a safe environment for open dialogue. And one way to proactively facilitate this dialogue is …

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5 Ways Using Social Media Can Help You Get a Job

Depending on your age and where you are in life, odds are you use social media for one or two reasons– entertainment purposes, to keep up with your friends and family, or to share moments of your life. 

When it …

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How to Apply Your Problem Solving Skills in the Workplace

Illustration by Marian Blair

Problem solving is a “soft skill” valued by just about every employer. And its importance will only grow in the future—the World Economic Forum predicts that by 2025 (and beyond), employers will increasingly seek out creative …

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