8 Mistakes Even Savvy Job Seekers Make

If you’re putting time and energy into a job search, why not create a strategy to become as competitive as possible? It’s often the small details that many job seekers brush over that are the deciding factors when it comes …

By Laura Garza
Laura Garza Associate Director for STEM, Career Coach for Biology, Ecology and Math Majors
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Getting Ready To Join The Workforce: 13 Tips For High School And College Seniors

Seniors from both college and high school will be setting out to look for jobs soon. However, the education system doesn’t typically leave students ready to face the working world.
Landing a job in spring would be the ideal outcome, …

By Laura Garza
Laura Garza Associate Director for STEM, Career Coach for Biology, Ecology and Math Majors
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HOW TO WRITE EFFECTIVE SMART GOALS BY LAUREN MCGOODWIN

Once you know where you stand, it’s time to write down where you want to end up. On paper.
When setting personal goals, we recommend following the SMART guidelines to make sure you avoid getting discouraged and actually reach them. Because we …

By Jeanette Hickl
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From Manager To Leader: 6 Most Important Skills For The Future

Over the last five years, the nature of work has changed dramatically – and the future of work requires these six vital skills. The path from manager to leader is layered with multiple challenges, including new technologies, a disconnected workforce, …

By Laura Garza
Laura Garza Associate Director for STEM, Career Coach for Biology, Ecology and Math Majors
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5 Interview Wardrobe Must-Haves by Kaitlin McManus

I remember all too clearly the first email I received that asked me to come in for a job interview. I was elated, sent a response confirming that their suggested time the next week worked great for me—then I sat …

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Welcome to Your First Job: Here’s How to Manage Your Money From Day One by Kate Ashford

Hey, someone hired you. (Hallelujah!) Even more awesome: There’s a paycheck in your future! Before you think of all the ways to spend it, consider this: The habits you put in place now can set you up for a lifetime …

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The ‘Dos, Don’ts, And Don’t Worry Abouts’ Of The Virtual Interview, According To An EY Recruiting Leader

Virtual interviewing is more than just a
passing trend. More and more companies are utilizing video calls, screen
sharing, and voice chat to transform all aspects of their business, and
interviewing is no exception. Meeting virtually is becoming synonymous with

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Is Perfectionism Slowing Down Your Job Hunt?

The job hunt can be challenging and daunting for anyone, regardless of personality or experience. But there are particular hindrances or barriers that can surface for people with perfectionistic tendencies.

Perfectionism, also understood as the practice of refusing to accept …

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HR Reveals What You Should (And Shouldn’t) Wear To A Job Interview

A frequent question that comes up when I’m teaching Job Interview Skills is, “What should I wear to the interview?” Last week my class had a few Baby Boomers, both men and women, saying that with the business causal environment, …

By Laura Garza
Laura Garza Associate Director for STEM, Career Coach for Biology, Ecology and Math Majors
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6 Resume Trends to Follow If You Want to Land an Interview

1. Use Keywords

While it’s possible that …

By Jeanette Hickl
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