When you’re writing a resume, your education and past jobs are far from the only things that matter. The truth is, the past experiences and skills that employers care about can come from a number of places. And particularly when …
A new year brings a renewed sense of energy and hope for those on the job hunt, and 2021 is certainly no exception. While the economic implications of the COVID-19 crisis are out of our control, organizations are taking action …
For many people, networking can be harder than interviewing. You might not know whom to reach out to, how to reach out, or why people aren't responding to your networking emails and requests. This can be very disheartening, especially when …
1. Prepare as you would for an in-person interview.
Just as you would if you were interviewing in person, research the company and role, rehearse your answers to typical questions, like “tell me about yourself” and “why should we hire …
Interviews can be fun if you take the time to prepare and plan for both a) the potential questions you can guess an interviewer will have for you, and b) what key messages you want to leave them with so …
Did you know that about 80% of jobs are never advertised? To ensure you aren’t missing out on opportunities, building a strong professional network is essential.
We know that reaching out to strangers can be daunting. Reaching out to those …
Many international students come from environments where the hiring criteria are objective. If you have good grades, placed in the top 10% of your class, and pass a test an employer gives you when they come to your university, you …
In business school, we talk a lot about the power of networking. It’s well understood as a business professional skillset. The part that often gets overlooked is the content of these meetings, and how you can build a bridge to …
In the past year, many companies have transitioned to permanent or semi-permanent work-from-home arrangements. As a result, hiring managers have adjusted their expectations, needs, and requirements when it comes to looking for new hires. To that end, below are the …
People get dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of emails (let’s not even talk about how many unread emails are sitting in my inbox right now) and it’s easy to miss—or just plain ignore—them on a scroll. So when you’re writing …