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 …
“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 …
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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 …
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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 keywords …
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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 …
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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 …
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Whether you’re applying to graduate school, medical school, law school, or another professional program, letters of recommendation can play a significant role in your application. Strong recommendation letters help admissions committees understand your academic abilities, character, work ethic, and potential …
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The first sentence of your cover letter is doing a lot of heavy lifting. Recruiters spend seconds — not minutes — scanning applications. So if your opener is “I am writing to express my interest in the position,” you’ve already …
You’ve heard the word a hundred times. Your professor mentioned it. That one upperclassman on LinkedIn keeps posting about their “consulting internship.” And now you’re wondering: what does consulting actually mean, and is it something worth pursuing?
Here’s the thing, …
Are you feeling a bit burned out by your current job search strategy? Are you also curious about the services which WGU Career and Professional Development offers to their students/alumni and want to take a deeper dive? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, trying …
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For many students and recent graduates, the current job market feels confusing. Some industries are hiring aggressively, while others are slowing down, freezing positions, or expecting years of experience for entry-level roles. It is no surprise that many people with …
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The summertime is near but job searching doesn’t stop here. While the days get longer and calendars start filling up with vacations, weddings, and much-needed breaks, your career goals don’t just hit pause. In fact, summer can be one of …
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Are you interested in seeking a position in Instructional Design and wondering about the promotion of your work through a professional portfolio? Creating and sharing a strong Instructional Design portfolio is essential in today’s competitive job market. Whether you plan to work in …
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In many careers, you’ll often grow faster when you move across instead of only moving up. You can still aim for leadership and higher responsibility. However, you’ll build a stronger base by exploring different roles along the way.
Know which …
Job fairs and networking events don’t always get the credit they deserve, but they can actually make a big difference in your career if you go in with the right approach. Instead of thinking of them as places where you …
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Are you seeking employment and feeling challenged by the process? You are not alone! According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average job search is currently taking 5.5 months. Many candidates are also facing a competitive market with little to no response from employers—especially if candidates are …
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