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Searching for you next opportunity can be daunting. If you have not honed your searching skill, you may find yourself lost on job boards. The key to finding the right opportunity for you is by using the right key words on these search platforms. Not sure what to search or where? Meet with one of our Career Consultants or Internship Team members and get on track.

The power of weak ties in gaining new employment

The power of weak ties in gaining new employment

An experiment using data from 20 million LinkedIn profiles shows how much we rely on people we know less well to land new jobs.
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By Alissa Clark
Alissa Clark
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5 ways to build your career strategy on LinkedIn

As an executive coach and career strategist, I strongly recommend that professionals experiment with the formats that are unique to LinkedIn’s platform.
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Any successful career strategy involves taking intentional steps now …

By Alissa Clark
Alissa Clark
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Where to Find LGBTQ-Friendly Jobs: Top Industries, Locations & Companies

The push for equality in the workplace is slowly gaining ground, as many companies are now aware of the benefits of hiring a more inclusive and diverse staff. Because of this, LGBTQ job opportunities and jobs in the LGBTQ community …

By Doug Atkinson, Content Writer
Doug Atkinson, Content Writer
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Prepare for the Fair: Tips for Success!

Prepare for the Fair: Tips for Success!

Are you starting the search process for an internship or job as the next step on your career path? Or perhaps you’re wondering how a career fair or networking event works? If so, …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Job Search Tips for Transgender and Non-Binary Persons

Finding work outside of the LGBTQIA+ community
It’s common to gain professional experience by working within the LGBTQIA+ community, but looking for work in this space exclusively can create a limited scope of employment opportunities. A “welcoming” or affirming environment …

By Jennifer Herrity, Indeed Author
Jennifer Herrity, Indeed Author
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