Have you ever wondered what the differences are between a resume and curriculum vitae? In college, you may have heard about them both, yet since graduating, you probably have heard less about the CV and more about the resume.
Though …
Picture a bustling room filled with company booths, representatives with friendly smiles, and the air buzzing with possibility. That, friends, is a career fair. Whether you’re a student exploring potential career paths or a seasoned professional looking for new opportunities, …
Imagine that you step into an elevator and come face-to-face with someone who could change the course of your career: a potential employer, investor, or mentor. You only have 30 seconds before reaching the next floor—what do you say to …
It is commonly believed, by parents everywhere, that the quickest road to the poor house (that’s what my parents called it) is for their college-age children to major in Russian history, comparative literature, Kantian philosophy, or some other so-called useless …
Not everyone who studies political science goes into politics (although many do!). Jobs for political science majors range from, yes, government positions, law, and research, to marketing, sales, and even project management.
Jobs for Political Science Majors Explained
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Here’s just a sampling of the questions I get about LinkedIn on a regular basis:
“How many recommendations do I need to have?”
“Do I have to buy a Premium account?”
“What should I do if my mom endorsed me …
The McKinsey Game, or Solve as it is commonly referred to, is a problem-solving approach employed by the consulting firm McKinsey & Company. The purpose of the McKinsey Solve Game is to challenge your critical thinking, decision making, and problem …
Are you considering a career in medicine and looking for the best medical schools in the country? If so, you might have come across the term “T20 medical schools.” This is the designation for the top 20 medical schools in …
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No sooner did we debate 1-page vs. 2-pages resumes than a NEW study came out about resume design! 😮
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