How Job Seekers Can Ask For And Get Proper Feedback On Their Applications

Many job seekers never get proper feedback on their applications. That usually means that going forward, they submit an application that has the same weaknesses it did when previous jobs rejected them.
A lot of the HR professionals that deal …

By Laura Garza
Laura Garza Associate Director for STEM, Career Coach for Biology, Ecology and Math Majors
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Each fall, thousands of University of North Texas students earn their degrees, walk the stage and become UNT alumni. Every one of them should be tremendously proud of everything they’ve accomplished in their time in Denton.

In celebration of our …

By Jeanette Hickl
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The 15 Fastest-Growing Jobs According To LinkedIn

LinkedIn, the social network for white-collar professionals, released a report identifying the 15 fastest-growing jobs in the United States.  Harvesting data from its users, the company was able to determine which jobs had the fastest growth rate over the last …

By Laura Garza
Laura Garza Associate Director for STEM, Career Coach for Biology, Ecology and Math Majors
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Storytelling: The Key To Standing Out At Your Next Interview

When my clients land the in-person interview for their dream job, they almost always ask me, “What else can I do to stand out?” I understand their concern. They created the perfect resume and LinkedIn profile, passed the necessary preliminary …

By Laura Garza
Laura Garza Associate Director for STEM, Career Coach for Biology, Ecology and Math Majors
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Five Surprising Ways To Make Your LinkedIn Profile Shine

A lackluster or copycat profile will work against you when you’re trying to create a powerful first impression and build relationships on LinkedIn. And with LinkedIn membership moving closer and closer to a billion, standing out is absolutely essential. Here …

By Laura Garza
Laura Garza Associate Director for STEM, Career Coach for Biology, Ecology and Math Majors
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6 Job Hunting Tips for the Holidays from The Vault

Looking for a new job is strenuous enough. Add the holiday season to the mix and the stress might be overwhelming. So here are six tips for job search success (and lessening your stress) during the holiday season.

1. Update …

By Jeanette Hickl
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Of Course You Should Have A Portfolio At The Interview — Or Should You?

It’s conventional wisdom that you should have a portfolio to show off at interviews. Portfolios give visual credence to what you say you can do and make you memorable among the jumble of candidates.
This could be something like a …

By Laura Garza
Laura Garza Associate Director for STEM, Career Coach for Biology, Ecology and Math Majors
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Gen Z Evaluates Going To College Or Getting Important Job-Based Certifications. Why Certain Careers Might Be Better Suited To Certifications

Remember when your parents told you that getting a good college degree and making a good first impression is key during your career search. That all you needed was a solid, polished resume that showcased your education and internships. While …

By Laura Garza
Laura Garza Associate Director for STEM, Career Coach for Biology, Ecology and Math Majors
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How to Answer the “What Are Your Future Career Goals?” Interview Question by Kaitlin McManus

There is one question you can basically guarantee will wrap up any job interview: What are your future career goals? Stumbling over this question can make you appear ill-prepared and immature; you should know what your own goals are. Being …

By Jeanette Hickl
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Investing in the Workforce of the Future. Interesting insights from the Middle Market Business Index Survey.

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