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The Career Fair is Over – Now What?

The hustle and bustle of the Fall 2023 Career Fair week is quickly fading away as the booths are packed away and recruiters have left Pitt. If you took the time to attend, it is very likely that you have …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Carol Fishman Cohen on career breaks: “Most relaunchers are surprised they were out as long as they were.”​

Jessi Hempel
Host, Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel | Senior Editor at Large @ LinkedIn
August 31, 2020

Not long ago, I asked Hello Monday podcast listeners to write in with the most urgent questions you had about your careers. And, …

By Alissa Clark
Alissa Clark
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Get Ready for the Career Fairs!

Pitt has so many fantastic traditions, but it doesn’t end with homecoming fireworks and victory lights.  The annual Fall Career & Internship Fair is an amazing opportunity to connect to recruiters, learn about employers, apply for a coveted internship and …

By Alyson Kavalukas
Alyson Kavalukas Assistant Director
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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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