Here are the most common job search questions veterans ask, and the top tips every military veteran or soon-to-be veteran should know.
If only getting a job were as easy as writing a resume, buying a suit, and pounding the pavement. For seasoned professionals, this can work fine. But for young adults with only a high school diploma or GED and part-time, minimum wage job experience to their credit, launching a career can be a far greater challenge. Add a background spent in the foster care or criminal justice systems, and the job outlook can become even more complicated.
To find an inclusive workplace as an LGBTQ professional, look beyond policies and research a company’s actions, programs, and culture. Connect with queer professionals in your field to learn from their experiences and get valuable advice. This article will help you discover affirming employers and build connections for future opportunities.
Very few things in life feel as good as being called in for a job interview. But that excitement can quickly fizzle out once you realize that you now have to go in and successfully answer those interview questions. Which begs the question: How do successful women answer interview questions?
Many graduate schools include interviews as part of the application process to assess your potential for success in their program. Preparing for common topics discussed during graduate school interviews can help you provide responses that highlight your qualifications.In this article, learn how to prepare for 10 common graduate school interview questions with tips and sample answers to help you make a strong impression.
We spoke with Tara Carlidge, Recruiting Manager at Citi and former Personnel Officer in the U.S. Army, to ask her about what most companies think about translating seniority level for veterans to the corporate/civilian world. Here’s what we learned.
Discover career paths that align with Native American heritage, culture, and community impact. From healthcare and environmental science to law and education, explore opportunities that address unique challenges and build a fulfilling future.
Some employers stand fully behind their decision to reject ex-offenders early in the review process, and there’s not much you can do to combat deeply ingrained employer bias. But there’s a fine line between a job search being difficult and impossible. If you’ve repaid your debt to society, you deserve a chance to navigate the job market and start rebuilding your life and your career.
Mentorship can be one of the most valuable resources during your college years and beyond. A strong mentor-mentee relationship can guide you through academic challenges, career planning, and personal growth. But how do you get started? How do you approach someone who has the expertise you admire and the experience you need? In support of the new diversity directory going out, this article, we will walk through how to reach out to potential mentors and provide tips for fostering a meaningful relationship.
One asset most prospective students are asked for is a graduate school resume. Sure, it sounds familiar — essentially anyone who has applied to a job has had to write a resume — but what exactly should it include? And how do you make sure it conveys you’re a great candidate for the program?