Attending a virtual career fair? Here are 10 tips you need to know | Handshake (joinhandshake.com)

Your guide to preparing for virtual career fairs and making a great impression with recruiters.

Attending a virtual career fair on Handshake will give you an edge in landing that next job or internship. Employers who attend the fair want …

By Sarah Perrone
Sarah Perrone Director, Career & Professional Development Services
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Which National Service Opportunity is Right for Me?

National Service opportunities can be a great way to kickstart your career, make connections, gain skills and experience that will apply to any field. On top of all of this, you get the chance to improve a community and meet …

By Claire Michael
Claire Michael
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Diversity, equity, & inclusion: 7 essential early talent recruiting strategies

The definition of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is evolving with Gen Z. Learn how to adapt your strategy.

In recruiting, there tends to be an emphasis on the “diversity” piece of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). But early career …

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WHY TO STOP THROWING YOUR RESUME OUT “LIKE CONFETTI”

MEET CASSIE GLUBZINSKI.
As the Military Outreach Coordinator at John Deere, she wants to hire military veterans and spouses across the nation.
In order to do so, her team participates in multiple RecruitMilitary hiring events and programs throughout the year.

By Elizabeth Stetler
Elizabeth Stetler
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Work Connections That Can Help You Succeed

7 Tips That Help You Make Connections at Work and in Life

Coming from the regimented base environment where your work connections are basically assigned to you, adapting to the civilian environment may take some getting used to . Work and …

By Josh Fields
Josh Fields
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4 Ways to Identify an LGBTQIA+ Friendly Workplace

Picture: James A. Molnar

Discrimination is alive and well in many workplaces throughout the United States. Many veterans face discrimination regularly for their military service, and some members of the LGBTQIA+ community are discriminated against for their sexual preferences. If …

By Hire Veterans
Hire Veterans
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Recommitting to the Job Search

Written By: Paulette Risher

President & CEO Still Serving Veterans, Major General, US Army Reserve, Retired

Are you unemployed, underemployed, miserably-employed, or transitioning military and feel that you have lost your way in the job search?  If so, here are

By Paulette Risher
Paulette Risher
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7 Ways Your Dream Job Is Holding You Back

Military.com | By Jacey Eckhart

Are you secretly hoping to land your dream job after military transition? You are not asking for the impossible, after all. After the hard work of the past 10, 20, even 30 years of military service, you …

By Jacey Eckhart
Jacey Eckhart Transition Master Coach
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How to Build Confidence at Work, According to Experts

At one point or another in our professional lives, we’re likely to face moments of self-doubt and imposter syndrome. As a result, we may feel at a loss for how to build our confidence. Gen Z’ers are even more likely …

By Zoe Kaplan - Forage
Forage
Showcase your skills. Find your career fit.
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5 Ways to Battle Impostor Syndrome

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

I’d be lying if I wasn’t saying that impostor syndrome is something I am dealing with at the moment. 

Next week I will start classes at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. Depending on what …

By The Veteran Professional, LLC.
The Veteran Professional, LLC.
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Six Ways to Succeed on LinkedIn

A lot of people become jaded with LinkedIn when they first get started. They think because they opened a profile job offers will just start rolling in. But when has anything been that easy in life? With a little bit …

By David Bruce
David Bruce
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3 Ways Military Veterans Can Use Personal Branding to Succeed in Their Civilian Careers

Today—maybe more than ever before—as a military veteran you are sought after by employers for your skills and talents and your valuable character traits.

Smart employers know today’s veterans bring resilience, loyalty, and a committed work ethic that is often …

By Lida Citroen
Lida Citroen
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5 ways the military can prepare you for a tech role

A veteran shares insights after making the leap from the Army to Amazon

Not every path to a great tech job is as simple as “major in Computer Science, attend career fairs, and get recruited.” Most career paths aren’t linear! …

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