Employability Skills: Definition, Examples, and How to Highlight Them in Your Job Search

Navigating today’s job market demands more than just expertise in your field. Employers seek individuals who come equipped with a versatile set of skills known as employability skills. These are the abilities that make you adaptable, collaborative, and effective across …

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9 Team Player Interview Questions and How to Answer Them (With Samples!)

In today’s job market, technical skills alone aren’t enough to land your dream position. Employers want to know how well you work with others—which is why team player interview questions are a crucial part of the hiring process.

These questions …

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How to Give a Great Elevator Pitch (With Examples)

Though people are complex and so much more than just their jobs, in a new social situation you’re often asked, “So, what do you do?” or “What are you majoring in?” While you probably have a stock answer ready to …

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How to Make Your Resume ATS-Friendly (Template Included!)

Have you been applying for jobs on multiple platforms but never heard back from any employers? The problem may not be your work history or skills—but rather your non ATS-friendly resume preventing recruiters from ever reading it.

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4 Networking Tips For A Successful Career Change

Starting a new career is often exciting, especially if you will be in a field you are passionate about. The job search process can, however, be challenging without relevant experience. Many companies hiring for senior and higher-level positions prefer to …

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How to build a professional network while in college

Starting your career after college can seem like a daunting task. Oftentimes, having a degree alone may not get you your dream job and you may feel like you need to work harder to get where you want and need …

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What is a Microbusiness: Definition and How to Start One

Have you ever thought of starting a business, but got worried about the massive investments and risks involved? Don’t be discouraged—the answer might be to enter the world of microbusiness—a dynamic and flexible way to become your own boss without …

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How Community and Mentorship Have Guided This Director’s Career In Journalism

Community and journalism are intricately intertwined. The best journalists know their local communities and how to serve their needs. That’s exactly how Eric Woomer’s career started: with a connection to his community.

“When I hit community college, I was still …

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Tips for Creating an Effective Engineering Resume

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 …

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A Day in the Life : Assistant Wind Developer for an Independent Power Company (Energy)

8:00 AM: After waking up in the Holiday Inn in a remote part of Iowa, you get in your rented SUV and drive into town to have a breakfast meeting at the local diner with the mayor. Your development team …

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