How to Build a Positive Online Presence
In today's competitive academic and job markets, you can't afford to waste any time when it comes to job and graduate school applications. First impressions take shape before you even physically meet...
View ArticleNine Networking Email Subject Lines
Networking through email is a useful and effective way to reach out to busy professionals without being intrusive. However, as they are, in fact, busy professionals, it is important to craft a concise,...
View ArticleThe State of the Graduate Job Market (Infographic)
It's graduation season, which means that it's also that time of year where you start seeing lots of articles about the most inspiring graduation speeches, along with the occasional piece on how this...
View Article9 Tips for Breaking Into Advertising
The final episode of the final season of AMC's Mad Men airs this Sunday night.
View ArticleAdvice to Graduates: Finding Meaning in Timeless Words of Wisdom
Beyond some laughs and too much sun, I don't remember much about my college graduation. That's not to say there weren't compelling words of wisdom to send us into the world, but as I'm sure many of us...
View ArticleBain: Why There Are So Few Women Business Leaders
It's a well-known fact that women make up just 5% of the CEO class among Fortune 500 companies.
View ArticleIs It Time for a Career Coach?
The job market is much better today than it's been in quite a while. If you're in the middle of a career change, you can take advantage of this uptick in the economy to set up your success. This means...
View ArticleBen Silbermann's Path to Pinterest CEO
If you've ever "pinned" something on Pinterest, you can thank Ben Silbermann. He's a cofounder and the current CEO of the social media site Pinterest, which allows users to collect and share images on...
View ArticleAlways Be Prepared: Career Guidance for Post-Military Life
Transitioning out of the military and into the civilian workforce marks an extremely important period for those of us who have dedicated ourselves to the service of our country. I know - it's been...
View ArticleWhat Are the Differences Between a Career Coach and a Mentor?
When we hear the term "mentoring," the first word that may come to mind is "coaching." The fact is that both of these words mean completely different things, especially when it comes to hiring a career...
View Article5 Reasons Why Even CEOs Need Career Coaches
Coaches are present and accessible for a variety of things. Superstar athletes have coaches to become even bigger superstars and top performers in their sport. Therefore, it makes sense for a career...
View Article10 Keywords to Set Your Finance Resume Apart from the Crowd
At one time or another, every job-seeker seems to ask the same question: What makes a perfect resume? Over the years, I've learned that the answer is two-pronged: A perfect resume is customized to a...
View ArticleMentors: Your Most Valuable Career Asset?
Who has influenced how you behave in a work environment? Was it a parent or close family member providing advice you took to heart? Did a professor or community leader have a quality that you've...
View ArticleWhy Sports are Worth Talking About at Work
Andrew Faircloth and Brent Macon were management consultants for three years (Andrew with Bain & Co., Brent with McKinsey & Co.). They started Primer Sports in August to help outgoing...
View ArticleWhat to Do When You’re Jobless After OCI
The law school OCI program is wrapping up. While a number of law students have successfully secured employment for the summer of 2016, a great many have not. If you have found yourself in the daunting,...
View Article7 Networking Tips for Making Stronger Connections
Networking is all about building connections. These connections can open up opportunities, promote your personal "brand" even if you aren't actively looking for a new position, and help build life-long...
View ArticleTwitter Layoffs: Career Lessons on Being Prepared
The recent news of 300 layoffs at Twitter is proof that you can suffer career setbacks even at highflying companies. What lessons can the rest of us take away from this kind of news? Always Be Ready...
View ArticlePushing the Curtain Aside for an Encore Career
I recently went to dinner with a friend whose decades-long career, judging from all outside appearances, has been a resounding success. This is why I found myself scratching my head when she asked the...
View ArticleFinding Startup Success
Choosing to make a career out of your idea for a startup is a huge decision that should not be taken lightly. Startup success requires a unique idea, extensive dedication, and the business skills to...
View ArticleStudents: How to Find a Job Over the Holidays
With the holidays around the corner, it may seem like on-campus recruiting is tailing off, but December can actually be an interesting month for finding full-time and summer positions. The reason:...
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