A Thank You Note Is Just The First Step Of Your Post-Interview Follow-Up

You just wrapped up the big job interview you’ve been hoping for. Maybe you think your work is done and it’s time to sit back and wait for the results. Wrong! Your work is just beginning.
I can’t stress enough …

By Laura Garza
Laura Garza Associate Director for STEM, Career Coach for Biology, Ecology and Math Majors
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Here’s How (and When and Why) to List Internships on Your Resume

Writing or updating your resume brings up a hundred different questions. Should you highlight this, that, or the other thing you did? How should you describe yourself, your education, and your experience?

And when it comes to listing internships on …

By Jeanette Hickl
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Tips For Fresh Graduates: What To Do After Getting a Mechanical Engineering Degree

A degree in mechanical engineering is the doorway to many unique opportunities. Mechanical engineers have made some of the greatest modern marvels of the world, and your degree puts you in the forefront to be a part of a team …

By Laura Garza
Laura Garza Associate Director for STEM, Career Coach for Biology, Ecology and Math Majors
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How To Write A Resume That Gets Noticed By Hiring Managers

Hiring managers look at hundreds of resumes for every open position, so how can you make sure yours stands out and isn’t just another one that’s skimmed over? Format for humans and AI.

In a lot of cases it’s AI …

By Laura Garza
Laura Garza Associate Director for STEM, Career Coach for Biology, Ecology and Math Majors
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These 13 Nonverbal Cues Could Hurt You During A Job Interview

They say actions speak louder than words, and this is especially true when it comes to an interview with a potential employer. Certain nonverbal cues can either impress an employer or push them onto the next candidate. While job seekers …

By Laura Garza
Laura Garza Associate Director for STEM, Career Coach for Biology, Ecology and Math Majors
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15 Essential Tips For College Students Preparing For Their Future Careers

College is a time where most students spend a lot of time looking at the small picture and all but ignoring what’s happening outside. Preparing for the world of work requires students to change the way they see things. There …

By Laura Garza
Laura Garza Associate Director for STEM, Career Coach for Biology, Ecology and Math Majors
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Career Lessons from Adam Driver from HBO’s “Girls”

You might know Adam Driver from his character Adam Sackler on HBO’s “Girls.” Or you might know Driver from his character Kylo Ren, Darth Vadar’s grandson, in the recent “Star Wars” trilogy. Or you might know Driver from one of …

By Jeanette Hickl
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11 Tips for Video Interview Success

Video interviewing is rapidly becoming the norm for corporate recruiting departments, as HR departments seek cost effective ways of interviewing higher volumes of available candidates. Being able to communicate your value to an employer via one-way video (where you video your …

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5 Simple Habits That’ll Make You Feel Good About Yourself Every Day

If you had to answer quickly, what would you say are the things that make you feel good about yourself? An acknowledgement at a team meeting from your boss, a compliment on your outfit from your co-worker, breaking 100 likes …

By Jeanette Hickl
Jeanette Hickl
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