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How to Create a Powerful LinkedIn Profile That Gets You Noticed

LinkedIn has more 55 million registered companies, and some 86 percent of recruiters use LinkedIn to help them find qualified candidates. This means if you’re looking to grow your career, using the networking platform is a necessity. And if you're …

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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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Why Writing Skills Are Important for Every Job—and How to Improve Yours

Have you ever sent an email no one seemed to understand that ended up derailing the timeline for an entire project? Or written a report that you then had to explain verbally to everyone after they read it?

Even if …

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How To Determine What Type Of Positions To Apply To

We spoke with Tara Carlidge, Recruiting Manager at Citi and former Personnel Officer in the U.S. Army, to ask her how veterans should figure out what industry or job they should be applying for when entering the corporate workforce for …

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4 Ways Podcasting Improves Your Chances of Getting Hired

During Covid, many people have looked for new forms of entertainment and hobbies. And one form that's both entertainment and hobby is podcasting. According to Infinite Dial, 55 percent of people in the U.S. listened to a podcast in 2020, …

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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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Tips For Interpreting Civilian Job Descriptions

We spoke with Tara Carlidge, Recruiting Manager at Citi and former Personnel Officer in the U.S. Army, to ask her how a veteran should look through the qualifications in a job description and assess whether they are qualified. Here’s what …

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4 Types of Networking Emails—and How to Write Them

The more time that passes after you meet people for the first time—either in person or virtually—the harder it is to remember them. This is why, when you’re job searching, it’s important to take notes after meeting someone new. It’s also …

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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 Inquire After an Unlisted Job [INFOGRAPHIC]

Your dream job isn’t always going to be listed on the company’s job board. In fact, there’s a strong chance it’s not—Business Insider purports that 70 percent of jobs are never listed. So what’s there to do when you’re the …

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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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What to Do When You’re Overqualified for a Job

It is easy to believe that being overqualified for a job is a good thing. After all, is there anything better than feeling self-assured?

Imagine this scenario: your attention is drawn to a job opening, but the experience required is …

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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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Consider Building on Your Connection with a Second Meeting

We know that conversations during recruiting events can be rushed due to limited time. Was there something you wanted to talk about or ask but didn’t get a chance to do so? Take your connection a step further and set …

By W. P. Carey Career Services Center
W. P. Carey Career Services Center
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Submitted an application? Great! Now Reach Out

Found an opportunity? Great! Once you have applied, make sure to reach out to your company contact (recruiter) to let them know. In this message, be sure to briefly include: 
When you applied and on what platform
Why you are …

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