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How to Demonstrate Passion in Your Resume and Interviews

To make the next step in your career, you need to do everything you can to stand out from the competition. One way to do this is to make sure you're demonstrating your passion—for the position you're applying for and …

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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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Your Guide to Resume Margins—No, You Shouldn’t Make Them Tiny Just to Cram Everything In

Even if you feel like you have the content of your resume down, you might still have questions about resume formatting—including everything to do with the margins of your document. You might be wondering about the standard size for resume …

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Set yourself up for success with the right resumes!

As a business student, you may be thinking, “Why do I need a public resume on Handshake? I thought I was supposed to craft a tailored resume for each job application. Doesn’t that defeat the purpose of tailoring my resume?” …

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5 Ways to Immediately Improve Your Resume

Your resume is your first opportunity to sell yourself to recruiters and hiring managers. It can also be your last if your resume is outdated or too thin. Here are five tips that will help you immediately update and beef up …

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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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Wrapping up an Internship? Here’s what comes next . . .

Congratulations on nearing the home stretch of your Internship! 

We know that students who reflect on the experience they gained as they near the end of their internship are better positioned to express all they have accomplished. This is especially …

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Succeeding at Meet the Firms

One of the most important things you can do to get a head start in your accounting career is to attend  Meet the Firms. Attendees of the event include public accounting firms, companies from private industries, and government agencies. 

Meet …

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5 Resume Mistakes Holding You Back—and How to Fix Them

You have the right skills, experience, and background, but no matter how many times you submit your resume for a role that looks to be a good fit, you're not getting any interviews. If this sounds familiar, know you're not …

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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 Translate Veteran Experience To Land A Civilian Job

We spoke with Tara Carlidge, Recruiting Manager at Citi and former Personnel Officer in the U.S. Army, to ask her about what advice she has for veterans trying to translate their experience serving into the corporate/civilian world when they go …

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6 Ways to Build Up Your Resume When You Can’t Afford to Do an Unpaid Internship

As you start thinking about life after college, you may hear that internships are the most important stepping stones to your first job. And they are often the simplest and most traditional way to build up your resume so you …

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Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: What Are They and How Can You Show Them Off in Your Job Search?

There’s no way around it. In your job hunt, your skills matter. They tell potential employers not only what you can do, but how you can do it and even who you are. All your skills can generally be divided …

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