2022 Guide to Kickstarting Your Career: The top jobs, industries and cities to launch your professional journey

Asa Jones’ career journey began with an unexpected turn.

The Kansas City, Mo. native was working on a marketing degree at the University of Houston when she happened to meet representatives from staffing firm Spencer Ogden at a campus event. …

By Gianna Prudente
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How Do You Evaluate a Workplace’s Culture?

Evaluating workplace culture can lead to enriched job fulfillment. “Is this the place for me?” Well, only you can find out. Look within at the values you hold dear and begin your search for the ideal workplace. Two industry experts …

By Mariah Flores, GET HIRED by LinkedIN News
Mariah Flores, GET HIRED by LinkedIN News Reporter
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How to Respond to Rejection as a Job Seeker

June 2, 2022

By Brandi Fowler

Job rejections can sting.

It doesn’t matter if the notification comes quickly from your dream company or happens after a lengthy interview process, but seeing the words “We’ve decided to move forward with other …

By Brandi Fowler, GET HIRED by LinkedIN News
Brandi Fowler, GET HIRED by LinkedIN News How to Respond to Rejection as a Job Seeker
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How To Write A Cover Letter For An Internship

There are several ways in which writing a cover letter for an internship can differ from a traditional cover letter. Although an applicant’s professional experience might be lacking, they can still cite transferable skills, showcase their passion, and explain why …

By Timothy Mably, LinkedIN News
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9 tips to help you find your first job — and nail the interview

By Katie Hopsicker, Apr 25, 2022

It’s that time of year again — college students across the country are in the thick of the hunt for jobs and internships.

Hiring slowed way down during the Covid pandemic, making it really tough …

By Katie Hopsicker
Katie Hopsicker
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INTERN HIRING PROJECTION JUMPS 22.6%, CO-OP HIRING MAKES SMALL GAIN

Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)

Employers expect to boost their intern hiring by 22.6% for the 2021-22 academic year, while their hiring of co-ops is up 1.1% this year, according to results of NACE’s 2022 Internship & Co-op …

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Recent Bobby Jones Scholar shares how the Emory Career Center helped her find a winning approach

This past Spring Semester, Four Emory students were selected as 2022 Bobby Jones Scholars.

We got the chance to speak with one of the 2022 Scholars, Sean Woo, to discuss how her visits to the Emory Career Center impacted her …

By The Career Center
The Career Center
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Attention new grads: 4 mistakes to avoid when networking

As a college senior or new grad, you may think you are totally new to networking. Actually, you’ve been doing it for years: every time you have asked a friend to tell you about a new app they like, every …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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How to Get the Most Out of an Informational Interview

When you’re looking for a job or exploring a new career path, it’s smart to go out on informational interviews. But what should you say when you’re actually in one? Which questions will help you gain the most information? Are …

By Rebecca Knight
Rebecca Knight
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5 Reasons You Should Write a Cover Letter—Even When the Job Description Says It’s Optional

We get it. Writing a cover letter for every application is hard. So when you come across the words “cover letter optional” on a job posting, you might feel a weight lift off of you. After all, your application just …

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