Networking

Initial priorities for MRED

As an MRED student, in this 9 month program you will be flexing your Networking muscles constantly. In order to network effectively, it is critical that you hit the ground running with a Personal Narrative so you can craft it, …

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Networking Foundation and Profile Optimization

After identifying your career values, incorporating them into your narrative, and practicing with your MRED peers, you can venture into laying an intentional foundation for your network.

The optimization and utilization of an online presence, such as on Handshake and …

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What the ‘Hidden Job Market’ is and how to leverage it

The “Hidden Job Market” consists of internal job postings and promotions that more often than not never see the light of a formal online job post. This means you won’t find it on LinkedIn, Handshake or other job search engines. …

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Maximize Private Donor Scholarships

 

 

Scholarships can be very impactful when considering how to finance your education. When beginning the search for scholarship and financial aid options, it’s important to learn as much as possible about the potential awards for which you wish to apply.  …

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Top 15 Informational Interview Questions to Ask (and Why)

Informational interviews put you in the driver’s seat. They are phenomenal opportunities to find out more about a job, career path, industry, or company you’re interested in. But any interview is often only as good as the questions the interviewer …

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Fall on-campus recruitment is over and you don’t have a job? Here’s what’s next!

If you did not secure a job or internship during on-campus recruitment, you may be concerned regarding your job or internship prospects. Understanding the difference between the three job search channels available to business students, and how to leverage them, …

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Finding opportunities outside of on-campus recruiting at the right time

If you are hearing a lot of buzz about on-campus recruiting but not seeing many opportunities aligned with your career goal, you might think the companies or industries you are interested in don’t recruit during the fall–that typically isn’t the …

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Is your narrative ready to help set you apart?

In a market that is flooded with skilled and talented candidates, having a great personal narrative that is easy to follow, relevant to your listener, and short enough to keep your audience engaged will help set you apart . As a …

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Capitalize on LinkedIn Features to Grow your Network

According to data collected by LinkedIn, 85% of all jobs are filled through networking connections; yet despite this well known statistic, many students are still hesitant to leverage networking. 

One of the least intimidating places you can start is on …

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How to feel more comfortable introducing yourself

When you think of introducing yourself, what feelings arise? You may begin to feel nervous, anxious, or apprehensive at the thought of talking about yourself. You are not alone. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 73% of the …

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