Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn’s New Features

Just when you think you have figured out how to use LinkedIn they update the platform. For those of us that have been long-time users of LinkedIn, it can be challenging to navigate where they have moved components, what remained …

By Sarah David
Sarah David Associate Director & Career Coach
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I Built A Bot To Apply To Thousands Of Jobs At Once–Here’s What I Learned

 

In “I Built A Bot To Apply To Thousands Of Jobs At Once–Here’s What I Learned,” Robert Coombs talks about his experiences with online applications. Of particular note are his observations regarding “Less Applying, More Networking,” specifically: 1) It’s …

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

An article recently published by the Harvard Business Review explains the importance of preparation when negotiating your salary.

First, shift your mindset as you prepare for negotiating be sure to maintain your enthusiasm. Second, be methodical by keeping in mind the non-salary perks like …

By Sarah David
Sarah David Associate Director & Career Coach
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Tell People About Your Communication Style

According to Shari Harley, Keynote Speaker & Trainer at Candid Culture Business Communication Training, “If you’ve been given the same feedback repeatedly, or know you create a first impression that may be challenging to others, set expectations and tell people …

By Mitch Lederman
Mitch Lederman Sr. Associate Director, Career Development & Coaching
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Thoughts on Using LinkedIn

In If you’re using LinkedIn like a digital résumé, you’re doing it all wrong, Austin Belcak (www.CultivatedCulture.com) describes several common mistakes job seekers make in preparing and publishing their LinkedIn profiles:

Your summary doesn’t mention your goals
Your profile doesn’t …

By Mitch Lederman
Mitch Lederman Sr. Associate Director, Career Development & Coaching
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13 Tips for a Perfect Phone Interview

Let’s face it.  Phone interviews can be awkward.  Nevertheless, they are a necessary part of today’s job search process.  You need to be prepared and ready.  The people at NetCredit developed a great infographic covering 13 tips for a perfect …

By Kim Austin
Kim Austin Director
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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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Does Work Make You Happy?

Happiness at work has long-term effects on employees according to an interesting article from the Harvard Business Review. Jan-Emmanuel De Neve and George Ward share how your happiness or unhappiness at work has a huge impact not only on the …

By Sarah David
Sarah David Associate Director & Career Coach
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Your Finance Pitch in 4 Simple Steps

No matter where you are headed for finance positions, using  Breaking into Wall Street’s suggestions for “telling your story” can be very helpful.  Here is a quick overview of how to structure your story:

 The “Beginning”  (your background)
Your Finance …

By Kim Austin
Kim Austin Director
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How to Choose a Consulting Firm: An MBA Student’s Experience

How do I choose a consulting firm?

Check out these Vault.com pointers shared by a 2nd Year MBA from UNC.  The student discusses her Deloitte Consulting internship experience and the factors that ultimately led her to choose Deloitte for her …

By Kim Austin
Kim Austin Director
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