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By Rowe Leathers Contributor, Career Services Applying for a new job is sometimes a necessary evil, with candidates often finding themselves overwhelmed with job descriptions, resumes, and cover...
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By Marcia Powers Contributor, Career Services Holiday baking is a big business in our household. In order to keep up with the seasonal demand for sweets, I tend to spend many hours in the kitchen,...
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By Cathy Francois, MBA, GCDF Contributor, Career Services A seasonal position can be more than just an opportunity to make some extra cash. It could also serve as an opportunity to network within an...
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By Christine Muncy, M.Ed., GCDF Contributor, Career Services Seasoned career searchers will tell you that the most successful job searches will have a plan, involve being organized, and knowing your...
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By Adrienne Erin Online Career Tips, Contributor You might be an 0311 — ground pounder — in the United States Marine Corps for eight years. Maybe you’re a Navy Corpsman, with more field experience than...
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By Jaymie Pompeo Contributor, Career Services Creating resume bullet points for past work experience can be quite the mission. We all know listing job duties will not impress anyone. Only the job...
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By Cathy Francois Contributor, Career Services I believe that tenured professionals have a lot to offer employers, and many hiring managers appreciate the experience and knowledge that “seasoned”...
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By Marcia Powers Contributor, Career Services You’re ready to apply for a job. You possess all of the required skills and qualifications, and you’re sure that you are the best candidate for the...
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By Ann Eastham Contributor, Career Services Sometimes it’s necessary for a self-employed individual to seek out and apply for positions within the corporate workforce. Regardless of the reason, you’ll...
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By Dr. Oliver Hedgepeth Program Director, Government Contracts and Acquisition at American Public University If your resume looks the same for each job application, stop it. Make sure you research each...
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By Kristen Carter Contributor, Career Services “I’ve applied to hundreds of jobs” is not an uncommon statement heard in my role as a career coach. However, this immediately sends up a red flag: you’ve...
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