5 Common Cover Letter Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Your First Job

Applying for your first job can be intimidating. Luckily, there’s a way to significantly improve your chances of getting hired: including a cover letter in your application whether it’s required or not. Doing so shows a level of professionalism that …

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How to Answer Amazon Interview Questions

You’ve got an interview at Amazon and want to be prepared. So, you read up on common Amazon interview questions, practice your responses, and feel like you’re as ready as you’ll ever be. Or are you?

Answering Amazon interview questions …

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Why You Should Consider a Side Job: Perspective from a Recent Grad

By: Sarah Fisher, Co-ops & Careers Graduate Assistant for 2022-2023

Having a volunteer position or a side job is a great way to supplement your education, position you well for your interests, and fill a gap in your experiences. When …

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A Guide to Hardware Engineering vs. Software Engineering

A Guide to Hardware Engineering vs. Software Engineering was originally posted on Indeed

Hardware and software engineering are two important information technology (IT) fields that involve working with computers. Hardware engineering focuses on computer hardware components, while software engineering focuses …

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What Is a Panel Interview and How to Succeed in One

You’re invited to interview at your dream company. As you’re reviewing the information the recruiter sent, you notice you’re scheduled for a panel interview. And as you check further, you see you’re interviewing with multiple people. What the heck is …

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How to Talk About Your Resume While on an Interview

Job interviews can be pretty tough if you’re underprepared or don’t have a whole lot of experience. Perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of an interview is when you’re asked to “walk” the interviewer through your resume, as it’s …

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Best Entry-Level Job Sites for College Graduates and New Alumni

Best Entry-Level Job Sites for College Graduates and New Alumni was originally posted on The Balance.

By Emily Polner | Updated on September 20, 2022 | Fact checked by Matthew Klammer
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First Day at a New Job? Here Are the 3 Most Important Questions to Ask

When it’s our first day at a new job, we tend to have all the questions. And If you know me or you’re familiar with my career advice (or if I’ve ever been your direct report!), you may know that …

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What is a Technical Assessment?

A technical assessment can be part of a technical interview or something you do in addition to a technical interview. In rare cases, it’s given instead of a technical interview. But no matter what kind of technical assessment you take, …

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How to determine if a company values DEI

DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) is crucial to workplace culture, the hiring process, the day-to-day of an office, and so much more. Diversity and inclusion have always been important, but it has become a priority for companies across all industries …

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