Job Search Strategies

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Former Google recruiter’s No. 1 resume red flag: ‘There’s zero chance you’re going to move forward’

by: Gili Malinsky @cnbc

Writing a powerful resume can seem like an art form in and of itself. And when doing so, there are various don’ts to keep in mind: Don’t misspell words. Don’t go over two pages. Don’t write a list of …

By Hua "Alice" Zhang
Hua "Alice" Zhang Coordinator, Career Services Technology and Data Analytics
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How to prepare for your Zoom interview

by: Rachel Loock | Office of Career Services, Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland

Many organizations have returned to the office in recent months. But if you’re called for a job interview, there’s a good chance it will still …

By Hua "Alice" Zhang
Hua "Alice" Zhang Coordinator, Career Services Technology and Data Analytics
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A simple guide for writing the perfect cover letter

by: Dori Jamison | Office of Career Services, Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland

No one loves writing cover letters.

They can seem awkward or even boring when you’ve written many. And they are time-consuming… click to read

By Hua "Alice" Zhang
Hua "Alice" Zhang Coordinator, Career Services Technology and Data Analytics
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This is the most important question you’ll get asked in a job interview

by: Neta Moye | Office of Career Services, Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland

Your interview is progressing well. You’ve concisely communicated why you’re here — in your career journey and in this interview — with your “tell us about …

By Hua "Alice" Zhang
Hua "Alice" Zhang Coordinator, Career Services Technology and Data Analytics
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How to approach in-person networking again

by: Rachel Loock | Office of Career Services, Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland

You’ve heard it before: If you want to move up in your career or find a new job, networking with the right people is …

By Hua "Alice" Zhang
Hua "Alice" Zhang Coordinator, Career Services Technology and Data Analytics
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Career Resources

Video Interviewing

Best-in-Class Video Interviewing Tools available to you as a Smith student:

Quinncia – AI-powered resume feedback and INTERVIEW PRACTICE

Big Interview – 

Job Search Sites

Popular job search sites available to you as a Smith student:

1) HireSmith – your first stop!

2) Relish Careers – Job …

Unsure how to use LinkedIn in your job search? Want more value for your effort in networking? Learn more here!

VBIC – Virtual Business Information Center, is a collection of electronic and print business resources intended to provide research assistance …

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