College Graduates

​The popularity of social media platforms like video-sharing app TikTok has exploded in the last couple of years. Still, it's more than just people long-boarding while ...

​As a job seeker, there are many paths you can take in your job search journey. One of the best ways to find a job—not just any job, but the right job—is to partner with a recruiter. If you haven’t used a recruiter in the past, or if you’ve had a less-than-stellar experience, you may be understandably hesitant to use one in your next job search. But take heart: a g...

These types of skills are harder to measure, but candidates who possess them are highly marketable in today’s environment. The skills below stand out as key strengths for IT professi...

​As IT leaders plan for 2021, certain tech skills are at the top of their wish list, including AI and automation skills, cybersecurity skills for the Cloud, blockchain, and machine learning. While some o...

​You may be hard-pressed to find many people gushing, “2020 was really my year!” After all, the past year has been full of changes that we as a society had to learn to grapple with, and a multitude of challenges to overcome. But in the face of adversity, we have the choice to learn, grow, and improve the way we do things—and that can make all the difference as we e...

​Does the way you choose to show up to the outside world reflect who you truly are inside? If not, your personal brand may need some love. Building your personal brand will help you at any stage of your care...

​The world has changed because of COVID-19, and our “newnormal” continues to change along with it. As many of our routines have been upended, things like the

​Graduating from college and entering the job market is an exciting professional milestone. You’ve put in the time and effort to get your degree and now it’s time to put all your knowledge to work. And while the current job market is one of the most uncertain and turbulent in decades, there are still job openings available and plenty of opportunities to find a great fit a...

​Amid the uncertainty of our current climate, many are taking time to consider and discover new home projects, wellness practices, education alternatives and professional opportunities. Whether you are an active job seeker looking for a position or considering a change in the future, there are ways to enhance your prospects and tap into new realms of possibility. One plac...

​When it comes to finding the right job, your chances of being noticed by employers or recruiters is often directly proportional to the time and care you invest in preparing your resume and cover letter, applying to jobs, and preparing for the interview.Doing your due diligence before an interview by researching the job opportunity—and your potential employer—is an...

​The job search process is no cakewalk–but what if you could have your own personal cheering section and a team of industry experts to guide you through it? Spoiler alert: You can.Here are 4 reasons to consider using a staffing firm in your next job search:1. Save time.Taking the time to research, find, apply to, and follow up on jobs, only t...

​As a college or university undergraduate, how can you build skills that will impact your future job marketability—when your work is still being evaluated by letter grade, and your food options are still largely limited to your school cafeteria’s daily specials?It’s never too early to start thinking about learning new skills, participating in volunteer opportunitie...

​“Smile!” your friend says, as she snaps a picture of you, beer in hand. Before you know it, it’s posted on Facebook, you’re tagged in it, and it’s received dozens of likes and comments. You instantly make it your profile picture. The next morning, as you get ready for your job interview, you suddenly remember that picture. Your choice to post it, whic...

​The average person has seven social media accounts.That may sound like a lot, until you start counting your own. Instagram. Twitter. Facebook. Reddit. YouTube. LinkedIn. Pinterest.Suddenly, seven may start to sound a little low.This presents a...

​You just got the email: your first interview went well, and now the company wants you to come in for a technical one!The happiness is quickly replaced by anxiety. What if you get a question you have no idea how to answer? What if you freeze up and forget the answers youdoknow? What if you use up too much time trying a solution that doesn’t work?Fear ...

​From school to your career, first days are always exciting, scary, exhausting, and memorable. The right preparation will make your first day at a new job a major success. Every time you begin another position, make sure you know these four things.1. How Long Your Commute Will TakeShowing up late on your first day won’t help your first impression—which is ...

​Most people assume there’s only one way to get a job that’s higher than their current position—by applying for one that’s less senior and working their way up.But depending on how big the gap is, that’s not your only option. If you’re one “rung” away from your ideal job, use creative methods of acquiring new skills and experience that’ll make you qualified. Here a...

​It’s always important to get a sense of an organization’s culture during the interview. Culture fit can mean the difference between looking forward to Monday morning and dreading it.That being said, culture fit does not translate to: “Looking exactly like the current employees.” You’re a strong culture fit if your beliefs and values are cohesive with the company’s...

​There’s never a perfect time to perfect your LinkedIn profile. When you’re in the middle of a challenging consulting job, your online presence is probably the last thing you want to focus on. But it’s too late to work on your LinkedIn strategy when you’re trying to expand your network or find a new position—those changes should have been made weeks or even months ago for...

​Interviewers tend to hear the same types of lines over and over again, like:“I’m passionate about my work.”“I think outside the box.”“My go-getter personality helps me set and achieve ambitious goals.”Not only do they stop trusting the veracity of these statements, but they might pass on your application bec...