Career Prep

Job Search Tips for 2024:
Finding a new job can be an intimidating and overwhelming process. It is commonplace to experience anxiety when beginning a career search. Creating a successful career path begins with proper goal setting. Understanding what you …

By Adit Pawar
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South offers jobs for new grads

Are you a recent college grad looking for a job? Your best bet might be to head south — especially to North Carolina. Raleigh and Charlotte rank among the most promising cities to find work, while Baltimore, Atlanta and Austin, Texas, round out the top five, according to a new ADP study.

By Sandra Staub
Sandra Staub Director, Career Services Technology and Data Analytics (she/her)
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3 Critical Questions – Stepping Out of Comfort Zones on the Job Search

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Familiarity breeds confidence. It’s natural to default to applying to the same jobs with the same responsibilities. Besides, employers are looking for your exact experience in certain roles, right?

Well, yes. But you are …

By CareerShift
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The Executive Job Search Strategy: Targeting the Right Companies and Opportunities

When you’re looking for a job, who you know often makes a significant difference.

The so-called “hidden job market” is made up of jobs that are never posted online. Instead, CNBC suggests that around 80 percent of jobs are filled …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Cultivating Your Unique Edge: Three Strategies to Shine in the Job Search Crowd

Today’s job market is extremely competitive, with every position posting receiving an average of 118 applications. Out of this pool, just 21 percent of candidates, on average, secure an interview opportunity.

This data underscores the fierce competition in the job …

By Ivy Exec
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How to Nail “Tell Me About a Time…” Interview Questions

Job interviews can be daunting, especially when you’re faced with behavioral questions like, “Tell me about a time…” that are hard to predict and prepare for ahead of time. These questions–designed to gauge your past experiences and behaviors, and how …

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5 Tips for Following Up With a Hiring Manager

The minutes, days, and sometimes even weeks after a job interview may bring a flurry of excitement and, also, questions. Did I touch on all of the topics I wanted to bring up? Did I effectively answer this or that …

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How to negotiate your starting salary without losing a job offer

Navigating the early stages of a new job offer can feel like walking a tightrope, balancing between excitement and the drive to secure the best possible terms for yourself. But negotiating your starting salary is more than just a financial …

By College Recruiter
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How To Reject A Job Offer Without Burning Bridges

Getting a job offer is worth celebrating, but not all the time. The employer may decide to post you in an unfavorable location or offer a salary that doesn’t meet your expectations. You may also get a better job while …

By Ivy Exec
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Thinking of Accepting an Entry Level Job Offer? 5 Tips to Help You Make Your Decision

Now that you have landed an entry level job offer, it is important to think about if it’s the right one for you.  There are five tips that can help you make this decision in the following post.

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By College Recruiter
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