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You’ll find a collection of resources, tips, and strategies to help you gain clarity and confidence through life’s major academic and career transitions.
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Navigating a Career Change
What can you do when you discover that what you thought was your chosen field just isn’t the right fit? You poured so much time, effort, and money into learning these skills, and the feeling that it was all wasted is overwhelming. First and foremost, don’t despair. While transitioning into something new may come with costs, you are most definitely not back at square one.
3 Tips for Writing an Effective Cover Letter
The key to writing an effective cover letter is convincing the reader that you are uniquely qualified to meet their needs. When you highlight your experience and accomplishments, do so with pride. Don’t be afraid to share how you contributed to the success of an organization.
Study Abroad Lite: Study Away and Short Term Abroad Programs
If you’re intrigued by the idea of study abroad, but you’re not quite sure it will work with your personality, finances, or academic goals, other options are available. A study away program is an off-campus semester in the United States. A short term or summer abroad program still takes you out of the country, but not for a full academic semester.
Job Search Strategies: Networking
Learning how to network is a crucial career skill, and the relationships you build through networking can open more doors than you ever imagined.
Master Your Remote Interview: Tips for Visual Success
In video interviews, visual preparation is also a vital aspect of making a great first impression. Follow these 3 steps for making the best visual impression possible during your video interview.
Leverage LinkedIn for Professional Success
As a Certified Professional Résumé Writer and College/Career Strategist, I think LinkedIn is THE tool for job seekers and those who take a proactive approach to their career growth. Here are the top four ways to use LinkedIn to advance your career success.
Career Exploration: Industry and Career Research Tools
Exploring potential career options can be daunting. There are so many different industries and types of jobs, it’s hard to figure out where to even start looking. My latest blog post provides several resources that are great for researching almost every occupation imaginable. Read more for some ideas on how to start identifying your ideal career path.
Market Yourself with a Solid LinkedIn Profile
Every successful CEO knows that marketing is key to creating the company’s brand. Think of LinkedIn as the place where you can market yourself as the perfect candidate for the career you want. Follow these tips to project the right professional image.
Master Your Remote Interview
Remote job interviews were a common occurrence long before 2020. In fact, they may be one of the few things that companies didn’t have to scramble to manage in the new way of doing business. Learn four tips to master your next virtual interview.
Social Media Best Practices
It’s vital to remember that people are always watching your online life, have access to your online history, and will judge you based on what you present. Take stock of your social media habits and personality to make sure that you’re not causing yourself potential problems.