8 ways AI will transform job search for students, recent grads

The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) technology like ChatGPT is transforming various aspects of life, including how students and recent graduates apply to part-time, seasonal, internship, and other early career job opportunities. The changes are happening in multiple ways that …

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Venture Capitalist vs. Angel Investor

When a start-up company seeks funding, it often turns to investors like venture capitalists and angel investors. The difference between venture capitalists vs. angel investors is sometimes challenging to define since they both ultimately serve the same function for an …

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Are You Career Ready?

Maybe this is just me, but “career readiness” seems like a kind of funny term. The first time I heard it, I thought to myself: Career readiness? I was career-ready the minute I had to start paying rent.

Someone did …

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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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Leaders Explain How AI Has Already Helped Their Business

Artificial intelligence is changing the work landscape as we know it.

Leaders of both businesses, big and small, are leveraging AI tools to boost productivity and improve efficiencies within their companies. And according to recent research from the National Bureau …

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How I Have Mentored & Led Teams to Drive Digital Transformation & Innovation

Contrary to popular belief, digital transformation or innovation is less about technology and more about mindsets! This is precisely where my experience over the years in terms of mentoring and leading teams to drive massive digital transformation & industry leading …

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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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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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