Do You Know the Essential Job Skills For a Resume?

Your resume is where you get to show employers all you’ve done and can do, including work experience, education, internships, volunteering, certifications and awards, and your skills. Understanding the right job skills for a resume requires a mix of pulling …

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Why You Shouldn’t Use ChatGPT to Write Your College and Grad School Admissions Essays

We’ve been covering the unfolding story of the use of artificial intelligence in education, as well as in various industries, so if you want to catch up you should check out our two-part entry on its effects on education. Today, …

By Firsthand
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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7 “Green Flags” to Look for in an Employer

When interviewing with a new organization, it’s wise to keep an eye out for “red flags.” Some job-seekers might be wary of high company turnover, lack of punctuality, low salaries, or other factors that signal that it might not be …

By Amanda Nell
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The Free Tracker Cassie Used to Become a Pro Networker

When Cassie, a public relations and advertising major at The University of Tampa, started school, she felt lost. Unsure about what to major in, let alone what to do after graduation, Cassie didn’t give up hope: instead, she buckled down …

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In Job Hunt, College Degree Can’t Close Racial Gap

Johnny R. Williams, 30, would appear to be an unlikely person to have to fret about the impact of race on his job search, with companies like JPMorgan Chase and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago on his résumé.

By Micheal Luo
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8 tips for December college graduates on how to land that first job

Jonathan Padilla is on the hunt for a job.

Instead of graduating in the spring like the majority of American college students, he’s among those who are getting their degrees in December.

“It’s a bittersweet moment,” said Padilla, a TV …

By Michelle Fox
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3 Surprising Reasons You May Be Struggling to Find a Job

You’re frustrated. You’ve made countless resume updates for dozens of job applications, freshened up your social profiles, created a fancy portfolio, and jazzed up your interview wardrobe. It’s been an exhausting cycle. After months of searching, job interviews and offers …

By CareerShift
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10 Ways to Use ChatGPT to Land a Great Job

Do you hate writing cover letters?

Or coming up with the perfect resume bullet?

Or just figuring out what to do with your life???

Good news: ChatGPT is here to help!

And while it can’t find you a job completely …

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Allyship at Work | How to Turn Intentions into Actions

Illustrated by Marian Blair

We’ve all heard the term ally, used most often to describe an alignment between those who have shared beliefs and who seek the same goal. Up until about 30 years ago, the term was almost exclusively used …

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Target your job search like a pro

Looking for a way to bypass the competition for job openings? Targeting a list of companies you’d like to work for is a proven effective job search strategy that puts you in the driver’s seat.

CareerOneStop’s Business Finder is a key tool …

By Yuxi Lei
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