If a job interview is where you make your case for employment, your resume is the opening statement. It should tell a compelling story about your candidacy, presenting relevant facts as concisely and persuasively as possible. It should lead employers …
Freelancing might not be the first thing on a newly-minted MBA’s mind. Unlike bachelor’s degrees, MBAs don’t often come with full scholarships; students often work full-time while earning their degrees. Understandably, earning an MBA can take a lot out of …
When contemplating pursuing a fellowship in medicine, several important factors should be considered. Here, we aim to address common concerns and questions physicians may have regarding the necessity of fellowships, the time commitment required, the impact on personal life, and …
Doctors obviously play an essential role in society, dedicating their expertise and time to ensure the health and well-being of the population. However, amidst rising living costs and inflation, the salaries of doctors have not kept pace with these economic …
It’s a well-known fact that a legal education, while valuable (and essential to becoming a lawyer), doesn’t actually prepare you for a law firm career in a practical sense. Law schools largely follow very traditional curricula, with the first year …
David Van Zandt has served as the president of The New School (the alma mater of three of Vault's editors!) since 2011. After receiving his J.D. from Yale Law School, he clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun and …
As you’re searching for a job, you may notice that some postings ask you to submit your resume and others ask you for a CV. While you likely already know what a resume is, you might be wondering about a …
Physics is an area of study in which practitioners employ a variety of methods in order to better understand the world we live in, as well as the entirety of the Universe at large. The demand for roles in physics …
Landing a coveted job interview is an exciting milestone.
Still, the thrill of the opportunity can sometimes overshadow the crucial task of evaluating whether the prospective workplace is the right fit for you. While there are constraints on what you …
Food is an essential component of life; without it, we cannot survive. But in the U.S. alone, an estimated 14.3 million people are food insecure; globally, 345 million people are facing acute food insecurity.
According to the UN, food insecurity …
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working in the social services industry for 25 years. Specifically, I have worked for school districts, university counseling centers, the justice system (county and …
It goes without saying that a great resume will help distinguish you from the multitude of other applicants out there. Engineering resumes can be particularly tricky, and demand in the industry is high, which makes a stand-out resume even more …
Since ChatGPT burst onto the scene, prompt engineering has become the hot new skill employers are looking for. Consider that on LinkedIn, the number of job postings that mention “generative AI” has risen 36-fold in 2023 over 2022. Or that …
Bureau of International Labor Affairs | 3-minute read
Source: Bureau of International Labor Affairs Tips for Applying for Federal Jobs | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)
Follow the instructions in the “How to Apply” section of each announcement. Instructions will guide you …
In the ever-evolving landscape of job searching, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping the way recruitment processes function. For career service professionals, understanding and navigating this AI-driven job market is essential to help students and alumni …
Let’s be honest. It is far harder to land a technology-related internship or other early career job right now than it was even two years ago. Instead of employers hiring every technologist they could find, those same employers are now …
In the pursuit of a new professional chapter, your wealth of experience becomes a valuable asset for any company.
Despite the legal prohibition of age discrimination in hiring, concerns among potential employers about hiring seasoned professionals persist. The perception of …
Resumes are an essential tool for job hunting. When job hunting, resumes must evolve to avoid hurting career prospects.
Crafting a resume can be a challenging task, with so many conflicting advice and recommendations available.
However, this is also an …
7 Tips for Becoming a Successful Engineer
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02 April 2022
Starting a career in engineering can be challenging, but the …
In a highly competitive job market, standing out is crucial. We asked eight professionals, including a Chief Human Resources Officer and a Head of Growth, to share their unique strategies. From harnessing the power of cover letters to telling a …
