Three Tips for Maintaining an Online Presence with LinkedIn

Is your LinkedIn Profile “lonely?” In other words, have you created a strong LinkedIn Profile yet struggle with maintaining your engagement with the site?  Depending on your current focus with utilizing LinkedIn, it may be easier for you to engage with this valuable …

By Jennifer Rhodes
Jennifer Rhodes
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Staying Current in Your Field Through Engaging in Career and Self-Development

“How do you stay up-to-date in your current field or profession?”  This question is commonly asked in job interviews. It also relates to one of the key Career Readiness Competencies, “Career & Self-Development,” and it is essential to career success …

By Jennifer Rhodes
Jennifer Rhodes
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Finding the Right Mentor

Securing the right mentor for career development can be a challenge for some. It’s always important to pay attention to essential personality traits and details about everyone you’re scouting to secure the right mentor. This can be one of the …

By Shante Mack
Shante Mack
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Why are Resume Keywords Important?

Why are keywords important for your Resume’?   

Customizing your resume’ is indeed crucial to your job search. Employers spend strategic time creating job announcements to ensure all applicants are fully aware of the expectations of the potential role.  Using …

By Lola Clayton
Lola Clayton
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Preparing for a Salary Negotiation? Here are 5 Essentials to consider

Whether you’re considering a new job offer, advocating for a raise, or pitching your next promotion, negotiating can be scary, but possible when applying the right tactics. Your first step would be to understand the key strategy from the viewpoint …

By Lola Clayton
Lola Clayton
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Negotiating Salary with Potential Employers

One of the hardest conversations people have when offered a new position is asking for more money. This can be uncomfortable to some due to the fear of jeopardizing the new opportunity with the potential employer. It’s important to remember …

By Bonnie Monteleone
Bonnie Monteleone
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How to Showcase Emotional Intelligence in an Interview

When preparing for the interview process, what are some of the key preparation points which come to mind?  Reviewing and dissecting the job description for the position of interest?  Preparing for the “Tell me about yourself” question?  Practicing the S-T-A-R …

By Jennifer Rhodes
Jennifer Rhodes
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Beyond Nursing: Unexpected Careers in Senior Care and Support

The baby boomer generation—one of the largest in history—is aging rapidly, and that’s creating a surge in senior care jobs.

“The senior care workforce is under intense pressure, facing shortages in both medical and non-medical roles,” says Cheryl Field, MSN, …

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Ace Your Job Search: The Ultimate Guide to Interview Preparation and Skill Development 🎯

I still remember my first job interview like it was yesterday. I was nervous, unsure of what to expect, and worried that I would say the wrong thing. I wanted to make a good impression. But over time, I learned …

By Christy Grayum
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The Ultimate Job Search Checklist

Are you getting ready to start a job search? Review this Job Search Checklist for an effective, successful search.

By Christy Grayum
Christy Grayum Career Advisor
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Three Ways to Showcase SEL Power Skills on a Resume

How might you stand out from the crowd when discussing your past academic and work history on a resume while still adhering to Applicant Tracking System (ATS) formatting?  One important way would be to place emphasis on your demonstration of, …

By Jennifer Rhodes
Jennifer Rhodes
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How to Detect Red Flags when Conducting an Active Job Search 

When evaluating potential employers, it’s important to be aware of certain red flags that may indicate a problematic work environment or company culture.  

During the interview, not only are you being interviewed, but you too, are interviewing the employer. Upon …

By Lola Clayton
Lola Clayton
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Tips for Avoiding Job Scams and Ghost Postings 

In today’s digital age, job seekers have unprecedented access to a wide variety of job opportunities, thanks to online job boards, social media platforms, and company websites. However, along with these opportunities comes the risk of falling victim to job …

By Jill Rand
Jill Rand
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How to Respond to an AI InterviewBot

Have you ever been INTERVIEWED by an AI Chatbot?

I know things like Hirevue have been recording answers for a long time – but eagle-eyed coach Jake Riley at Wabash College just shared this experience from a student.

And if …

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How to Bounce Back from a Tough Layoff

For everyone who’s going through a career transition right NOW, here’s some small solace from the perspective of TIME… ⏳

When the entire faculty of my charter school was laid off at the beginning of my career, I thought it …

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Get Your Dream Job This Spring—These 22 Companies Are Hiring in April

It’s officially spring! For many people, the season presents an opportunity to make changes, from an updated wardrobe to a new job. If you’re ready for a career switch or land a role that supports your goals, The Muse is …

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