Bilingualism, or the ability to speak two or more languages fluently, can be a huge asset for job seekers. As a 2017 report by New American Economy discovered, the need for bilingual workers in the United States more than doubled …
If you’ve worked in social impact for a while, you’re probably familiar with the terminology used by nonprofit professionals to describe the ins and outs of operating in a mission-driven environment. But if you’re new to the sector, or making …
What does empowerment look like? That depends.
The best workplaces for women are ones that empower—but what exactly does that look like?
As a woman, support from employers can come in various forms, and in the era of the #MeToo …
How many times have you heard the saying, “It’s not what you know but who you know?” Hundreds, right?
Whether or not that’s your go-to philosophy, tapping your network can help you land a job. (It’s a fact.)
But building …
The FAS Office of Career Services was delighted to host a panel on October 25, 2022, in which faculty revealed valuable insights into navigating the academic job search based on their experiences serving on search committees. With an introduction by …
For a growing number of individuals publicly identifying as non-binary, the job search and application process can be filled with a lot of unknowns. In addition to preparing for interview questions and wondering if you’ll connect with the hiring manager, …
The journalist Sydney Harris once said that “the whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.” This sentiment was evident at the Education Career Pathways Panel hosted by the Office of Career Services and the Educational Secondary Department …
LinkedIn is a valuable networking tool for building new connections and nurturing relationships with established contacts. But having a successful presence on the site requires more than a bare-bones profile. Standing out from the networking crowd is all about engagement—regularly updating …
Even if you don’t use it, you’ve probably heard of LinkedIn. With over 830 million members in more than 200 countries, it’s easily the place for professionals around the world to meet and interact.
LinkedIn can help you reach your …
“Job Search in the US for International Students” with Dan Beaudry focused more on how to hack the hiring system rather than the logistics of it, in particular the informational interview path. Whether you follow the steps discussed here or …
