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  • 2020

2020

  • How to Conduct a Successful Informational Interview

    As we explored in the article detailing The Hiring Manager’s Story, candidates for open positions are selected most often because they have successfully created a professional relationship that resulted in a referral.

  • People meeting one another

    How to Network Your Way Into ANY Industry

    When you introduce yourself to people, what do you say? Are you being clear and intentional with your introduction?

  • What Are Core Values And Why Do They Matter In My Career?

    In order to be happy and fulfilled in your career, you need to understand your core values. What’s most important to you in your life? It ties to your career happiness more than you might think.

  • Finding Your Mentor

    Mentoring relationships are a bit more formalized than networking contacts.

  • Top 8 Tips for Effective Resume Building

    Resumes are an important reflection of your academic and professional journey.

  • What To Do Before You Graduate From College

    If you’re not quite sure what you should be doing at this point, here are some must-dos before you collect your diploma.

  • How To Start Freelancing In College

    My freelance career began by happenstance. It was my sophomore year at Virginia Tech and I was the news editor of the student newspaper, The Collegiate Times.

  • 6 Ways to Research a Company Before Applying

    Before knocking the idea, consider this: if you haven’t devoted time to learn about your ideal workplace, and the impact you could be making, you’re simply missing the mark.

  • Choosing a career path is hard, but why?

    If you’re having a hard time figuring out what you want to do after graduation, you’re not alone.

  • Explore different careers using Candid Career

    There are A TON of careers to choose from, so it is important to do research about different jobs and career paths. Candid Career is one way to explore jobs you may be interested in and start to establish your career path.

  • How To Stay Relevant In An Uncertain Job Market

    In this world, the job market is ever-changing. It ebbs and flows, just like everything else. If you want to be hirable, regardless of the job climate, you need to be strategic and plan ahead.

  • How to apply for a job in Handshake

    If you would like to apply for a job in Handshake, follow these steps

  • How to Prepare Your Virtual Career Fair “Elevator Pitch”

    Learn how to create the perfect elevator pitch ahead of your next career fair. (Includes examples!)

  • The 3 Must-Haves on Your Handshake Profile

    Want to quickly and easily increase your chances of finding the job you want on Handshake? Add your job interests to your profile.

  • Ace Your Virtual Interview With These Questions For the Recruiter

    Check out this list of examples to help you nail your next call.

  • Attending a Virtual Career Fair?

    Your guide to preparing for virtual career fairs and making a great impression with recruiters.

  • The Hiring Manager’s Story

    It’s easy to only approach your career search from one’s own perspective --- how many applications have been filled out, how many resumes were emailed, how many cover letters that have been sent.

  • Elevate Your Employability By Requesting a LinkedIn Recommendation

    Getting a job offer is a true process, often the result of several weeks or months of searches, applications, phone screenings, interviews, and negotiations.

  • Easy Goals for Employment

    It can be easy to feel adrift in a job search

  • New Virtual Office Hours

    Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday we host online “walk-in” hours from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

  • Episode 2: Roadblocks is here!

    Season 3 will air on a weekly basis

  • Candid Career with Cyber Risk Professionals

    Technology is all around us, so why not use the growing technology field to your advantage?

  • How to ROCK an Informational Interview

    If you want to land that ideal position after college, you need to be connection-ready. How can this be done, you may be asking? Here at Career Services, we strongly believe that strategic and intentional networking efforts are key.

  • 5 Tips to Master Career Fairs

    Want to make the most of your time at a career fair but now sure how? We have you covered with these 5 tips.

  • Top 8 Reasons to Come to Our Office

    1. Have your resume and cover letter reviewed

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