Self Assessment

Why it is important to choose a function as early as possible

Finding the right job when you graduate starts with choosing a functional area in which to focus early on in your college career. Bachelor of Arts majors do not have an implicit function attached to their major, so the earlier …

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Your BA Degree Has Key Advantages

You are earning a BA business degree, which provides you with an expansive, well-rounded business education. With your BA degree, you have the option to explore career interests and classes outside of your core courses. Because of this, BA students …

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Building Brand “You”

How to stand out in the sea of applicants

As you stare at the supermarket shelves or Amazon listings, what makes a product stand out from the other options? Is it the name, the design of the packaging, stories people …

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How to Use Personality Type to Find a Career You Love

Sometimes it takes time to find a career you love. If yours doesn’t feel right, now might be the best time to make a change for the better. Over 40% of the global workforce is on the brink of resigning, …

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Multiple career interests? Start here.

 

It’s normal to have a variety of career interests, especially in an MBA program where you might be learning about business functions that you didn’t have much exposure to in your previous positions. However, prioritizing what you want to …

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Career Advice for College Students: 5 Tips to Build a Strong Foundation

College years are all about that hustle and bustle. From attending classes and parties to tackling exams and social life, there’s little spare time on your hands.

Even so, college years are crucial for career building. It’s the right time …

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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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How To Change Careers in 5 Easy Steps

Thinking about changing your career path? You’re not alone. Nearly half of all American workers have shifted their professional lives dramatically, sometimes more than once. Did you know that the average person has more than 12 jobs in their lifetime? 

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Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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Hoping to Get a New Job Post-Pandemic? Here’s How to Figure Out What You Actually Want

Think of who you were before the coronavirus pandemic started—the plans you had, things you prioritized, and goals you were working toward. Now fast forward to today. Maybe, like so many people, you’ve found your understanding of what you want …

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Do you know your value proposition?

Knowing your value proposition and what unique qualities you bring to the table can be a daunting task. Employers usually understand that college students may have limited work experiences. However, do not undersell yourself. You have more leadership and transferable …

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The Ultimate Guide to Personality Tests for Career Changers

Personality tests can be a useful tool to help better understand a person’s characteristics, personality traits, and methods of communication that will resonate with that individual.

In your career, you may have come across employers who request job candidates to …

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