Category: Career Advice

Navigating Your Early Career Journey with A.I.: a Roadmap to Achieving Professional Success

Introduction In today’s fast-paced job market, landing your dream job as an early career job seeker can seem like an overwhelming task. With the ever-evolving job landscape and increased competition, it’s crucial to stay ahead of the curve. Thankfully, there’s a powerful ally in your corner: Artificial Intelligence (A.I.). In this blog post, we’ll explore…

September 22, 2023
Career Fair Domination – You Got This!

Everyone wants to shine when speaking with prospective employers at a career fair. However, much of the event outcome for jobseekers is determined BEFORE event attendance. Follow the best practices outlined in our career development guide for career fairs and you WILL be successful. Have any other best practices for career fairs? If so, share…

August 15, 2023
10 Books Every College Graduate Should Read

The perfect time to read and improve yourself is Summer Break! By reflecting on your past year’s experiences, emotions, goals, as well as future plans, you can better prepare for a life of success. The following ten books are considered professional development and self-help books that many great leaders and successful individuals have read to…

August 4, 2023
How Can I Minimize the Impact of My Extended Unemployment to Get Back to Work?

Donna from DeVry University asks: “I have been unemployed for two years. What do I say to prospective employers about my unemployment time?” Thanks for your question, Donna. The prevailing thought on this is that it is easier to land a job when you are already in a job. I would agree that this is…

July 7, 2023
Virtual Career Fair and Interview Follow-Up Templates for Students

After attending a virtual career fair or completing an interview, send a follow-up email or card to who you spoke with. Sending a follow-up note reminds the interviewer that you are a strong candidate who is passionate about the opportunity presented. By sending a follow-up, you are leaving a great impression and you leave the…

October 27, 2022
8 Tips for Students to Stand Out at a Virtual Career Fair

Whether you are attending your first virtual career fair or your tenth, it can be nerve-racking. There are a few things you can do to prepare before a virtual career fair that can help those nerves go away. There are multiple ways to become informed about a company. Some employers offer information sessions. These sessions…

September 4, 2022
24 Questions to Ask Employers at Virtual Information Sessions

The purpose of an information session is for employers to inform you about their company. While employers will do a lot of the talking, they want to hear what questions you have about their company. By attending information sessions, with a wide variety of questions prepared, you are showing your interest in their company. To…

August 7, 2022
Why Job Seekers and Recruiters Should Turn Their Video On and Stop Using Virtual Backgrounds

As more companies, schools, career fairs, and job interviews are going virtual, video meeting etiquette is something we are all learning about. We have learned how it can be easy to turn on virtual

March 23, 2022
How to Create a Professional Video Background: for Job Seekers or Recruiters Working from Home

Are you someone who always turns on their video camera for meetings and wants a real background – versus a virtual or blurred background – but not sure where to start? Creating a professional

March 23, 2022
Virtual Career Fair and Interview Follow-Up Templates for Students

After attending a virtual career fair or completing an interview, send a follow-up email or card to who you spoke with. Sending a follow-up note reminds the interviewer that you are a strong candidate

March 2, 2022