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Networking: Where and How to Begin

Networking is so frequently talked about as the fundamental pathway to opportunities, but where do you begin? Whether you are a freshman student or a fresh graduate, understanding the journey of networking can be a game changer. Let’s dive right …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Companies Should Do More to Normalize Career Breaks

Companies Should Do More to Normalize Career Breaks
April 06, 2021
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Summary.   LinkedIn recently took steps to make it easier for people who take extended career breaks to better represent that time …
By Alissa Clark
Alissa Clark
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What is a Technical Interview?

Updated June 9, 2023

When applying for jobs, employers may ask you to take part in a technical interview. Technical interviews allow employers to determine whether your skills and technical knowledge qualify you for the open position. By learning more …

By The Indeed Editorial Team
The Indeed Editorial Team
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PITTSBURGH CHEMICAL DAY CONFERENCE & NETWORKING EVENT!

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Conference at Acrisure Stadium on October 18
Networking Event at Wyndham Hotel in Oakland on October …

By Pittsburgh Chemical Day
Pittsburgh Chemical Day Organization
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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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