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 keywords …

By 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
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How to get a job if you have a felony, misdemeanor, or other criminal record | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep5

The Challenge:

Prevalence of criminal records: A significant number of students and graduates have criminal records, with an estimated 4% having felony convictions.
Employer Reluctance: Many employers are hesitant to hire individuals with criminal histories, making the job search particularly …

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Veterans: Boost Your Job Search with These Strategies & Tools

More than anything, military veterans want to feel productive and useful after their service. In addition to the stress of transitioning into civilian life, many veterans are concerned about post-deployment career opportunities. The military offers awesome training, experiences and education …

By Bonnie Monteleone
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Create a Professional Portfolio Utilizing LinkedIn

Creating a professional portfolio is a great way to stand out from the crowd. A strong portfolio tells your unique professional story in a visually appealing way showcasing your work, accolades received, and professional and educational accomplishments.  LinkedIn is …

By Bonnie Monteleone
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4 tips for job hunting students, recent grads with criminal records

I recently reached out to career experts to learn more about what college and university students and recent graduates who have misdemeanor, felony, and other criminal records should do when searching for a part-time, seasonal, internship, or entry-level job.

I …

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How to find a job if you’re a convicted felon

Especially in today’s market, it’s not easy to find a job. For a convicted felon, it might even seem impossible; in fact, just trying to figure out how transparent to be about your felony during the hiring process might feel …

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The Benefits of Joining Professional Associations

By Jennifer Rhodes, Career & Professional Development

Are you seeking a way to stand out from other candidates in your field while having unique access to other professionals and best practices/recent developments?  Are you aware of the top professional associations related …

By Jill Rand
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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
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Networking Nerves? Top 10 Tips for Working with Networking Anxiety

Many students discuss feeling uncertain or downright uncomfortable when they consider the idea of professional networking—whether it be in person, virtually, or over the phone. A number of students also express feeling nervous or very anxious about expanding their professional …

By Jennifer Rhodes
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