Teamwork, Verbal Communication Top “Soft Skills” Employers Seek in Job Candidates

What “soft skills” do employers see as most important in potential employees?

Employers looking to hire new college graduates place the ability to work in a team at the top of the list, according to a new survey conducted by …

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The best way to answer ‘tell me about yourself,’ says CEO who’s done over 30,000 interviews

In a blog post, CEO William Vanderbloemen, who has conducted over 30,000 interviews, shares advice on how to effectively answer the common job interview question, “Tell me about yourself.” He emphasizes that this question is not just an icebreaker but …

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Job Candidates With Leadership Skills Have the Edge

Leadership makes a difference, according to a new report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
Employers responding to NACE’s Job Outlook 2007 survey said that the job candidate who has held leadership positions has the edge over …

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How to Effectively Pitch Your Ideas

Whether you need to convince a hiring manager you're the right candidate for the job or an investor to fund your startup, you need to know how to sell your ideas so decision makers understand and appreciate your point of …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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12 tips for new grads seeking remote job opportunities

During the peak years of the Covid pandemic, about half of employees worked remotely, mostly from home offices. The other half were almost all in occupations that required them to be on-site, including jobs in retail and hospitality.

Over the …

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How to Be an Active Ally to Black Women at Work

Ally” is a popular word in the workplace these days as people seek to put action behind the pledges of racial justice and equality that many organizations have made. Often, people use the term allyship to refer to a general …

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Making the Leap to Entrepreneurship

Three former corporate executives who migrated to the start-up world share their stories and tips.

By some estimates, three start-ups are born every second. Disruption and the rise of the gig economy explain only part of this start-up mania. A …

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Mindy Kaling Can Make You Laugh, But She Also Has Career Advice for You

Never have I ever admitted, until now, how eager I am to binge the new season of a teen dramedy (I am…not a teen). But Never Have I Ever—brainchild of Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher—is too good and refreshingly weird …

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The 5 biggest pieces of advice for women working in tech

While many businesses floundered during the pandemic, the technology industry flourished due to the accelerating digital transformations and shift in work models worldwide. But, as we settle into the new year, challenges and uncertainties lie ahead. On a macroeconomic level, …

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Who’s Hiring? 8 Organizations Working in Partnership With the AAPI Community

Every year, the United States recognizes the rich histories and cultures of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to commemorate the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants on May 7, 1843. As part of the recognition, lawmakers officially designated May as

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