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Finish What You Start: Lessons From Camp

Lessons come from unlikely places.  I recently spent the weekend at my summer camp's 50th reunion hanging out with close friends and reconnecting with people I hadn't seen in over 15 years. We slept in…

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A “personal brand” is defined as the way you present yourself to others, both in-person and online. In other words, what do you want people to think of when they hear your name? More specifically, personal branding has become much more important to your job search, especially since the rise of professional social networking sites like LinkedIn. Whether you are a college student looking for an internship, or a professional at any stage of your career, here is a quick overview of how your personal brand can influence your job search.

Do You Need a Personal Brand for Your Job Search?

Do You Need a Personal Brand For Your Job Search? You’re probably familiar with branding as it relates to companies, products, and services. But the idea of “branding” can apply to yourself, too.  A “personal…

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How to Quantify Your Work Experience and Why You Should

We’ve talked before about how to leverage your soft skills like communication and analytical thinking in your resume and cover letter in order to land the job. But it’s not just showcasing your soft skills…

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With the New Year right around the corner, now is the perfect time to get a head start on your 2020 job search. If you’ve already polished your resume and started sending out applications, chances are you have started hearing back from some companies to schedule an initial phone screen or an interview. But if you haven’t been to a job interview in a while or if this is for a position you really want, it’s normal to look for guidance on how to maximize your chance of performing well.

5 Favorite Interview Tips From Career Coaches

With the New Year right around the corner, now is the perfect time to get a head start on your 2020 job search. If you’ve already polished your resume and started sending out applications, chances…

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If you’re still wondering what's happening with your job/job search/the world in general, we’ve come up with a list of suggested first steps for you to take during this transition. Hopefully, they’ll provide some direction and clarity and be helpful to you in the days to come.

COVID-19 and Your Career: What Are Your Next Steps?

Today, most of us are sitting down to our computers just beginning this work from home transition, all the while COVID-19 email updates stream in from companies we love (and some we forgot about) and…

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How to Work From Home With Your Family

How to Work From Home With Your Family

Two words: duct tape. Sheesh, just kiddinggggg.  Working from home with kids is no joke though. I’ve personally found myself feeling jealous of my kidless coworkers being able to sit down with their steaming cup…

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Even before the COVID-19 crisis, companies were trending toward video or virtual interviews and one could potentially argue that even after it’s safe to return to our offices, that video interviews will continue to be increasingly utilized. So, how are you currently feeling about your video interview skills? Does the extra experience with Facetime or Instagram stories make you a pro? Or are you nervous about not being able to get a wholistic feel for the company or read social cues as in a traditional interview? Wherever you find yourself on the preparedness spectrum, we want to share our tips for having a great video interview.

How to Nail a Video Interview

Here’s the obvious: COVID-19 is changing the way a lot of businesses are functioning.  That being said, many companies are finding new ways to adapt their old processes to continue functioning, even when working remotely. …

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