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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4 Ways Podcasting Improves Your Chances of Getting Hired

During Covid, many people have looked for new forms of entertainment and hobbies. And one form that's both entertainment and hobby is podcasting. According to Infinite Dial, 55 percent of people in the U.S. listened to a podcast in 2020, …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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6 Tips for Writing a Great Customer Service Resume

If you're committed to helping people and a whiz at problem-solving, then customer service might be the industry for you. The great thing about the industry is that it mostly relies on soft skills (communication, listening, and questioning). It helps …

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15 Kinds of Jobs That Are In Demand—and Growing—Heading Into 2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, it quickly disrupted every aspect of work. Offices shut down. Those lucky enough to keep their jobs found themselves working from home, clicking into video meeting after video meeting, some while caring …

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100 Best Internships for 2020

Today, we’re excited to release our latest Internship Rankings, which highlight the top internship programs in 16 categories: Most Prestigious Internships, Best Overall Internships, several Best Industry-Specific Internships, and the programs offering the best Quality of Life, Career Development, Compensation & Benefits,

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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100 Best Internships for 2021

Today, we're excited to release our 2021 Internship Rankings. This year, our Internship Rankings highlight the top programs in 29 categories, including the Most Prestigious Internships, Best Overall Internships, Best Internships by Industry, Best Internships for Diversity, Best Internships by Employment …

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5 Entry-Level Jobs for Travel Lovers

Full disclosure: I've got the wanderlust, y'all. And a pretty serious case of it.

Maybe my itch would be scratched if I spent a little more time on the road. I love traveling, but many 9-to-5s, especially at the entry …

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How to Answer “How Do You Plan to Achieve Your Career Goals?” in an Interview

Interviews can be fraught with difficult questions. “Tell me about yourself,” which seems simple but can be quite intimidating. “Where do you see yourself in five years?” “How many windows are in the Empire State Building?” You can also add …

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6 Things You Can Do Right Now to Increase Your Job Security During the Pandemic (and Beyond)

The coronavirus pandemic has turned the world of work upside down—and with 26 million Americans filing unemployment claims in a matter of five weeks, job security is likely on your mind.

“There’s a lot of uncertainty in a world that’s …

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