All Your Questions About Soft Skills and Work—Answered!

You’re searching through a job board, scanning postings for positions that might be right for you, and in the requirements section you see: “strong communication skills” or “team player” or “skilled multitasker.” Do your eyes just jump over these? Or …

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How to Tell If a Company Truly Values Diversity and Inclusion (or Is Just All Talk)

Employers talk a lot about diversity and inclusion. In fact, you'll be hard-pressed to find a company that doesn't say they're diverse and inclusive. Companies make these claims on their web sites, in job descriptions, and at career fairs. But how …

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To Ace Your Next Interview for a Management Position, Be Ready to Answer These 10 Questions

Interviewing for a management position? Even if you’ve never been a manager before, you’ll want to clearly demonstrate to the interviewers your managerial skills and leadership philosophy.

This article will reveal 10 questions you should reflect on and be prepared …

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What Can You Do With a Math Major? 10 Great Jobs to Explore

It’s not rocket science for me to guess that if you’re a math major—or potential math major—you likely love numbers and problem-solving. But what can you do with that passion once you get your degree? As someone who advises college …

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6 Best Digital Marketing Jobs (Including Skill Requirements and Salary Ranges)

Since the onset of the global pandemic, remote work has been surging. Meanwhile, digital marketing has also been surging, as many industries continue to embrace e-commerce and digitization. As a result, now is a great time to take advantage of …

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How to Create an Elevator Pitch With Examples

BY ALISON DOYLE | Updated January 27, 2021 | 6-minute read
Source: The Balance Careers

What’s an elevator pitch, and how can it help your career? An elevator pitch—also known as an elevator speech—is a quick synopsis of your background and experience. …

By Kristy Strough
Kristy Strough User Interface (UI) Designer
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Alternative Paths: 6 Things to Do After College Besides “Regular” Work

By LiveCareer Staff Writer | 📖 4- minute read
Source: LiveCareer

Growing up, parents and teachers love to tell you about how your life is supposed to be. For many people, that means graduating from high school, attending a four-year university, and …

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Kristy Strough User Interface (UI) Designer
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How to Create a Professional Brand

By ALISON DOYLE | Updated October 14, 2020 | 4-minute read
Source: The Balance Careers

Best Tips for Creating a Professional Brand

Why is a professional brand important? Think of your professional brand as how people perceive you. These impressions matter. And …

By Kristy Strough
Kristy Strough User Interface (UI) Designer
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How to Get the Perfect Headshot

Written by: Lisa Cannavale ’20 | 3-minute read

Why Getting a Good Headshot is Important:

As our world continues to change, online networking will become more popular- and a great tool for you to take advantage of as you begin your …

By Kristy Strough
Kristy Strough User Interface (UI) Designer
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How to Make a Better LinkedIn Profile

BY ALISON DOYLE | Updated November 20, 2019 | 4-minute read
Source: The Balance Careers

Your LinkedIn Profile is in many cases the most important aspect of your professional presence online. You can use LinkedIn to connect with people in your network, …

By Kristy Strough
Kristy Strough User Interface (UI) Designer
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