How Introverts Can Impress in Interviews

As an introvert myself, I found the tips shared by The Undercover Recruiter to be great advice for tackling the interview process.  The blog post shared 5 main points to remember:

Take time before you go into an interview to …

By Kim Austin
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Why I Quit My Job

Why I Quit My Job

Many of the job seekers I work with wonder how to answer the question, “How Do I Explain Why I Quit My Job” during a job interview? Liz Ryan, a Forbes contributor has shared some interesting …

By Sarah David
Sarah David Associate Director & Career Coach
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How to Deal with Stress

Even on the best day, the job search is often a very stressful process.  The uncertainty and rejection may take a toll on even the strongest mind.  In these times of stress, it is important to constructively cope with your …

By Sarah Bugh
Sarah Bugh Associate Director & Career Coach
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Resource Refresh: Beyond B-School

The Career Management Center provides access to a wide variety of resources to help YOU successfully navigate the job and internship search process.  Beyond B-School is just one such tool.  Access leading career experts, trending topics, live and on-demand through …

By Sarah Bugh
Sarah Bugh Associate Director & Career Coach
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Can I use MaysConnect after I accept an internship?

Congratulations!  You’ve landed an internship and are planning logistics for your summer work experience.  You’ve updated Sarah Bugh (who quietly celebrates your success in her office) and changed your MaysConnect status to Position Accepted.  You’ll probably notice that your MaysConnect landing page …

By Desiree Wilson
Desiree Wilson Associate Director, Employer Services
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Consider the Perks

Consider the Perks

In my executive coaching work, I often share the importance of candidates considering other perks in addition to salary as a part of the vetting process. See what Jeff Kauflin at Forbes has to say about the …

By Sarah David
Sarah David Associate Director & Career Coach
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Nonverbal Communication Tips

When asked what percentage of communication is conveyed verbally vs. nonverbally, many agree that only 7% of communication is verbal.  Ever wonder where that number comes from?  In the 1960s, Dr. Albert Mehrabian conducted studies that revealed 7% of a …

By Sarah Bugh
Sarah Bugh Associate Director & Career Coach
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The Up Side of Outreach

Internal referrals are 5x more likely to get an interview and 12x more likely to be hired than online applicants.  Developing an advocate within your target company is critical to your job search success.  Conducting informational interviews is a great …

By Sarah Bugh
Sarah Bugh Associate Director & Career Coach
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Attention Private Job Seekers

So many stealth job seekers want to leverage the power of LinkedIn but don’t want to make their job search public to their current employer. Guess what? Now you can privately alert recruiters on LinkedIn and let them know you …

By Sarah David
Sarah David Associate Director & Career Coach
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Basic (but Very Effective) Job Search Tips

Navigating the job search process can be overwhelming!  When time is at a premium, the ability to focus on effective and high impact search strategies is essential.  In “6 Job Search Tips That Are So Basic People Forget Them,” Jenny Foss …

By Sarah Bugh
Sarah Bugh Associate Director & Career Coach
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