Job Search Tips During COVID-19
Searching for a job during the Covid-19 crisis is a bit different than the normal process. With 22 million people out of work ( according to the US Dept of Labor as of mid-April 2020), [...]
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Apr, 2020
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Apr, 2020
How to Make the Most of a Time of Unemployment
If you’ve recently lost a job, you might feel like the rug has been pulled out from under you. While getting laid off is scary and stressful, chances are this time period will be a [...]
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Mar, 2020
Job Search During COVID-19
Control what you can control. Don’t worry about the things you can’t control. It’s been an interesting few days, to say the least, as the U.S. and the world face an unprecedented situation working to [...]
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Feb, 2020
When (And How) to Follow Up
After you’ve found and applied to a job that looks like a great fit for you, there’s nothing more frustrating than radio silence while you anxiously await the next steps in your process. Did they [...]
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Feb, 2020
2 Quick & Easy Resume Tips
I recently had the opportunity to participate in Rutger's Resume Critique clinic for students. Bright, ambitious students of all academic levels (from freshmen to PhD candidates) came by looking for help with their resumes so that they [...]
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Jan, 2020
How to Make Your Cover Letter Stand Out
We’ve all felt that familiar pang of fear staring at the blinking cursor on a blank page. For many job applicants, writing a cover letter can be one of the most dreaded aspects of [...]
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Jan, 2020
How to Prep for and Ace the Interview
So you’ve landed an interview -- congratulations! Just getting to this point in your job hunt is a huge step. Whether this is your very first interview or your 50th, there’s always room to improve [...]
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Aug, 2019
4 Ways Getting Organized Will Revolutionize Your Job Hunt
Looking for a job is a full time job. We’ve all heard the cliche before, and as much as we wish it weren’t the case, there’s truth in the trope. If you’re in the middle of [...]
