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
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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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What Is a Growth Mindset?

When you think of intelligence, do you think of it as a fixed trait — that the intellect someone is born with is all the intellect they’ll ever have? Or do you think of intelligence as something you can grow and …

By Rachel Pelta - Forage
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Steps To Decide If a Career Change Makes Sense For You

The path to a successful and happy career is not always clear. Expectations and reality often don’t align, and priorities can change as professionals mature within their industry of choice. While some people choose to push forward in pursuit of …

By Ivy Exec
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Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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5 Common Mistakes During Your First Full-Time Job Search

Here are five common mistakes you need to avoid when preparing you’re your first job hunt post-graduation.

By Andrew Fennell - Firsthand
Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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High School Students, Want to Impress Recruiters with Your Emails? Tips to Remember

When writing their emails to professional contacts, such as recruiters, high school students should take them seriously.  The following post shares tips they should remember.

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By William Frierson - College Recruiter
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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Heading to College: 6 things to Consider to Enhance your Education Experience

Closeup of a personal calendar setting an important date representing a time schedule. The words Start University written on a white notebook to remind you an important appointment. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

According to a recent National Student Clearinghouse report, …

By William Frierson - College Recruiter
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How to get more out of your job search as a first-generation college graduate

Being a first-generation college graduate is an incredible accomplishment that is nothing short of life-changing. For some first-gen college grads, their circumstances might be that their parents immigrated from other countries and weren’t able to get a degree. For others, …

By Sean Kelly - College Recruiter
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Strategies for post-graduation success for diverse students

Navigating life post-graduation can be filled with ups and downs. For first-generation students, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ job seekers, it’s important to know what resources are available to help you succeed as you go through adulthood. The following five strategies can …

By Shelby Konkel - College Recruiter
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Advantages of Greek Life in Your Post-Grad Career

Pi Kappa Alpha Greek House, Florida International University, Miami FL. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

More than nine million college students wear Greek letters as members of Greek chapters today. Whether they join to build their resumes or make friends, Greek …

By William Frierson - College Recruiter
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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
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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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