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Group Interviews Made Easy

In 5 Tips to Help You Survive a Group Interview, Alistair Reyland discusses several strategies to shine in a group interview.

Prepare an Elevator Speech
Get Involved!
Listen
Be a STAR
Know What Makes You Unique

If you would like …

By Mitch Lederman
Mitch Lederman Sr. Associate Director, Career Development & Coaching
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Turn a Curveball Into a Home Run

Regardless of how many hours you prepare for an interview, it is very possible for an interviewer to throw a curve-ball question your direction.  How should you handle a situation where you are uncertain how to respond?

In 4 Ways …

By Sarah Bugh
Sarah Bugh Associate Director & Career Coach
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Adjusting to the “Small Talk” Culture of the US

Judy Shen-Filerman with Dreambridge Partners shares tips  to consider, if you are a newcomer / immigrant to the US or if you are socially introverted and talking in large groups makes you feel highly uncomfortable:

1) Start with a natural …

By Kim Austin
Kim Austin Director
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Get the Offer! Avoid These Common Interview Mistakes

When seeking an internship or full time position, getting the interview is only half the battle.  Once you’ve passed this hurdle, it is critical to make the most of the opportunity.  A common misstep (besides failing to adequately research the …

By Sarah Bugh
Sarah Bugh Associate Director & Career Coach
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Small talk to start an interview off right

In 4 small talk tips that’ll instantly make your interviewer like you more, Kat Boogaard (The Muse) discusses tips to get your interview started off on the right track and make it more of a friendly conversation. These tips include:

By Mitch Lederman
Mitch Lederman Sr. Associate Director, Career Development & Coaching
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How to Evaluate, Accept, Reject or Negotiate a Job Offer

Practice makes perfect in the job interview process but I’ve found that many job seekers aren’t prepared when they are actually offered the job. Rebecca Knight wrote a great article for the Harvard Business Review on how to evaluate, accept, …

By Sarah David
Sarah David Associate Director & Career Coach
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Leverage Your Industry Knowledge in an Interview

Congrats! You’ve landed an interview.  As you begin to prepare, do not underestimate the importance of demonstrating your industry knowledge.  Good research requires that you dig well past the company’s ‘About Us’ page.  Going further, sharing your knowledge does not …

By Sarah Bugh
Sarah Bugh Associate Director & Career Coach
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Skills for a Lifetime of Success

   According to Business Insider, “The best things in life may be free, but that doesn’t mean they won’t take time, sweat, and perseverance to acquire.” This is acutely important when viewed through the lens of “What are the hardest and …

By Mitch Lederman
Mitch Lederman Sr. Associate Director, Career Development & Coaching
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Expand Your Career Search Through Social Media

Social media has the potential to dramatically impact your internship and full time job search.  In fact, 73% of recruiters have hired a candidate through social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc.).  It can expand your search from solely a “push …

By Sarah Bugh
Sarah Bugh Associate Director & Career Coach
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Turning a Bad Day Into A Good Day

      Searching for a job or internship can be demanding, stressful, worrisome, or a combination of these and other emotional characteristics. Fortunately, there are ways to overcome these energy and momentum drains, and to keep on-track and focused on your goals.  …

By Mitch Lederman
Mitch Lederman Sr. Associate Director, Career Development & Coaching
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