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2020College Students Tell All: Lessons From Their Internships
It is no surprise to college students that internships are a critical and almost essential part of getting that first job after graduation. I reached out to three students who successfully completed internships to find out what lessons they learned, whether they enjoyed their internships and asked them for advise for students who plan to complete internships. Wondering what they had to say? You…
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201810 Surefire Ways To Bomb the Job Interview!
You’ve made it to the interview stage of the hiring process! Congratulations! But you can’t relax quite yet. The interview is a chance for you and the employer to evaluate each other, and there are things you need to be mindful of as you prepare. Here are 10 things NOT to do – and some tips to make sure you succeed! Failing to research or…
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2018Six Ways to Beat the Applicant Tracking System
Did you know that it is not a human that first sees your resume when you apply online, but a software platform? It’s called The Applicant Tracking System. It first appeared around 1998/1999 and is used by many companies and organizations to sort and read your resume first, before a human lays eyes on it. The ATS reads your resume and gives it an overall…
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2017Careers in International Relations
It is very clear today that we live in a global society. What affects people in one country or a particular region of the world, affects us all in someway. As you consider careers, explore careers in International Relations. The fields of Public Diplomacy and Foreign Service need individuals with a variety of backgrounds. Public Diplomacy deals with governments communicating and influencing public attitudes. This…
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2017Two Job Search Success Stories
Let’s face it – looking for work in this competitive environment can be tough. It tugs at your ego and self-esteem and sometimes you wonder if that job offer will ever come through. Here are two stories that should inspire you!