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20 Common Resume Buzzwords (and What to Use Instead)

(Reposted from Stephan Maldonado’s VAULT.com blog, 16 January 2019)

January 18th is National Thesaurus Day: a chance to celebrate the complexity of words and the variety of creative ways to express yourself. Thesaurus Day recognizes Peter Mark Roget (born on January …

By Stephan Maldonado
Stephan Maldonado
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The Board Bio: Getting into the Game

(Post shared from LeBow College of Business, Drexel University,  https://www.lebow.drexel.edu/news/board-bio-getting-game)

The Raj & Kamla Gupta Governance Institute asked board bio experts and the authors of “Be Sharp: ‘Tell Me About Yourself’ in Great Introductions and Professional Bios,” Paula Asinof and Mina Brown, …

By Paula Asinof and Mina Brown
Paula Asinof and Mina Brown authors
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4 Quick Tips to Network for Flexwork Out of Your Comfort Zone

(See Kathryn Sollman’s original 9 Jan 2019 blog post on her website.)

When you hear the word “networking” do you shut down? Does the idea of putting yourself out there and asking people you don’t know for help make you …

By Kathryn Sollman
Kathryn Sollman
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Article: “The Best Questions to Ask at the End of Your Interview” by Vault

Congratulations!  You have secured an interview and are looking to make the most of the opportunity.  We all know that preparation is key to success.  In the midst of your company research and mock interview practice, do not forget to …

By Sarah Bugh
Sarah Bugh Associate Director & Career Coach
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7 Things to Learn to Become a Successful Entrepreneur

Ever consider what it would be like as an entrepreneur?  Here are 7 Things You Need to Learn to Become a Successful Entrepreneur from our friends at Vault.

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By Sarah David
Sarah David Associate Director & Career Coach
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Article: WHY YOU SHOULD ALWAYS SEND A THANK-YOU NOTE

“As a kid, you were taught to say “thank you” when appropriate. As an adult, you were told to send a thank-you note after an interview. But, if you’re like most people, you might be underestimating the difference expressing gratitude …

By Sarah Bugh
Sarah Bugh Associate Director & Career Coach
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Want 24/7 access to career advice? Access the RESOURCES tab in CareerLaunch.

Access our RESOURCES 24/7 on CareerLaunch.  Looking for interview prep? Check out Big Interview, AGGIEvisors, or Beyond B-School.  Want contact information for SMEs at your dream company?  Log in to CareerShift.  GOINGLOBAL is great to find lists of companies that …

By Sarah Bugh
Sarah Bugh Associate Director & Career Coach
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Article: “How to Answer the ‘Tell Me About Something NOT on Your Resume’ Interview Question” by Vault Careers

In the process of preparing your resume, it is natural to become more familiar with the stories captured in your bullet points.  But, what if the interviewer asks you to share something NOT on your resume?  In this article by …

By Sarah Bugh
Sarah Bugh Associate Director & Career Coach
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Texas A&M University: Why It Pays to be an Aggie (published by MONEY, a TIME publication)

See why it pays to be a Texas A&M University graduate. The school was also ranked as MONEY’s #1 best college that you can actually get into. Read more here: https://best-colleges. time. com/money/more-rankings/the-50-best-colleges-that-you-can-actually-get-into#/list

 

By Kim Austin
Kim Austin Director
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Target the Right Employers: Four Steps to Build Your List Fast

Finally – here is an efficient and effective job search methodology to develop a target list of employers, fast.. Steve Dalton, author of The 2-Hour Job Search and Senior Associate Director of the Career Management Center and Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, …

By Steve Dalton
Steve Dalton
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