Finding the best career for you involves multiple different factors: what you’re interested in, what you’re good at, what industry you want to work in, what kind of company you want to work for — the list goes on. One part of the job search that’s often overlooked is how your personality fits the role. …
Deciding what career path you should go into can feel completely overwhelming. So many aspects can affect what career you choose — like your skills, your interests, what kind of work environment you want, what company you want to work for, your salary, and your experience, just to name a few. If you’re feeling anxious …
Reasonable accommodations are adjustments to a hiring process, work environment, or job responsibilities so an employee with disabilities can apply for or perform their job. Depending on the type of disability, accommodations can look many different ways — from transcription services to accessible parking outside the office. In this guide, we’ll share more about reasonable …
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Teamwork skills are the soft skills you use to work efficiently and effectively with others. Even if you’ve never had a professional coworker before, chances are you use teamwork skills in the classroom, while volunteering, and during your extracurricular activities (including, not surprisingly, if you’re on a sports team). Here’s the inside scoop on what …
It’s much easier — and more fun! — to do a job you’re good at. But how do you know what career matches your strengths if you don’t even know what strengths you have, let alone how they’ll match up in the workplace? We made a career aptitude test that assesses strengths you already know …
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If you’ve never had a professional job before, you might be wondering — how can I possibly have leadership skills? Yet you don’t need to hold a leadership position to have leadership skills. You can build these skills through academic projects, extracurricular activities, online courses, and more. Once you do, you can add them to …
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Fall internships — while not as popular as their summer counterparts — are a great way to get practical work experience, build job skills, network, and learn what career you’re interested in. Their lesser popularity can actually benefit you if you’re looking for a less competitive application process and are willing to balance your time …
Being able to succeed in the workplace isn’t just about completing day-to-day tasks — it’s about working with others, managing your workload, communicating your results, and building your career. All of those skills are known as career readiness. Career readiness is a crucial part of the transition from school to the workplace; being career-ready doesn’t …
Likely without realizing it, you’re using critical thinking skills every day. Critical thinking happens when we assess information and make a decision. Maybe you used your critical thinking skills to decide to wear a sweater when you knew it’d be a warm day. Maybe you used these skills to form an argument for an essay …
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You may have a stellar internship resume, a polished cover letter, and prepared answers to interview questions. But do you know when to start the internship application process? Knowing when to apply for an internship is necessary to increase your chances of landing one. Here’s your go-to guide to understanding exactly when to apply for …
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