Having conducted hundreds of interviews—both mock interviews with career coaching clients and real interviews as part of search committees—and seen what the outcomes are, I can say with confidence that getting through the hiring process and landing a job is …
The pandemic changed so much about how we work that it probably inspired you to rethink your work-life priorities. Maybe you realized that you’re burnt out, that working from home is your ideal setup, or that you just dislike your …
As a business student you’ve had exposure to employers during recruiting fairs, but what if those interactions didn’t result in an offer? How might you re-strategize and leverage your existing contacts, as well as build new relationships, to create advocates …
Handshake has thousands of positions listed. Maximizing your time requires you to filter them quickly so you can focus on opportunities aligned with your career goals.
Sorting the postings in Handshake might seem intimidating, but did you know that you …
Within marketing, there are two distinct spaces in which you can pursue a career – agency or brand-side (sometimes referred to as in-house). Each space has unique attributes, and understanding their differences can help you identify which might be …
Note: This is a guest post from Allison Dietz, who got her start as a tech recruiter, before transitioning into coaching students and managing tech employer relationships. If you want to leverage her insider tips in your own job search, …
When you’re in a job interview, you’re likely to get asked questions that require you walk your interviewer through past experiences. “Describe a time you had to make a difficult decision,” for example, asks you to do this in a …
One of the most valuable traits employers are looking for right now can’t be found on a resume, at least not explicitly. It’s not something you can fake in an interview, or convince your prospective boss that you have without …
The COVID-19 pandemic changed many things, including many of the ways in which we interview and seek jobs. As we begin to see in-person interviewing phased back in, it is important to consider that many places may still require the …
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 …
