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Guide to Working at Accenture

As one of the leading global professional services companies, Accenture works to solve complex problems for its clients. Although Accenture provides various services in many different industries, the company is one of the world’s largest independent technology services providers. 

Considering …

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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 …

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The #1 Secret to Making a Successful Career Transition (and Avoiding Outright Rejection)

Making Peace With a Career Transition

If you read The Scarlet Letter in high school, you know the name Nathaniel Hawthorne. But, did you know that a career transition made Hawthorne’s historic novel possible?

Today, many of us use the …

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How to Give a Great Elevator Pitch (With Examples)

Though people are complex and so much more than just their jobs, in a new social situation you’re often asked, “So, what do you do?” or “What are you majoring in?” While you probably have a stock answer ready to …

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How to Get an Internship Without Work Experience

An internship can dramatically improve your odds of securing a full-time job. In fact, 70% of employers offer full-time positions to their interns, according to research from the National Association of Colleges and Employers

But how exactly can you score …

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Professional Organizations

Learn about and maybe even join a professional organization in your industry. Professional organizations sponsor conferences, publish articles and magazines, and sometimes
offer networking events relevant to your industry and special interests.