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Lisa Bertagnoli Lisa Bertagnoli
Updated on April 15, 2024

How the Hiring Process Actually Works

This guide to the hiring process helps demystify the resume-to-offer pipeline.

Sandra Moran Sandra Moran
Updated on April 15, 2024

5 Things New Grads Need to Know About the Job Market

Now is an excellent time to enter the workforce.

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Nellie Wartoft Nellie Wartoft
Updated on April 15, 2024

Is an MBA Worth It?

An MBA can boost a career, but it costs time and money. Here’s how to decide whether to head back to school.

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Lisa Bertagnoli Lisa Bertagnoli
Updated on April 15, 2024

Informational Interviews: The Secret to Career Advancement

These exploratory sessions can help with the job hunt. Here’s how to make the most of them.

Lisa Bertagnoli Lisa Bertagnoli
Updated on April 15, 2024

How to Answer ‘Why Should We Hire You?’

Look to your experience and the job description for the perfect answer.

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Lisa Bertagnoli Lisa Bertagnoli
Updated on April 15, 2024

What Is Job Shadowing?

Use this time-honored device at any point in your career to learn, grow and explore.

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Dawn Kawamoto Dawn Kawamoto
Updated on April 15, 2024

How College Career Fairs Have Changed Since the Pandemic

Here’s what experts are seeing across campus and on Zoom.

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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on April 15, 2024

A Designer’s Survival Guide to Economic Uncertainty

With a recession looming, here’s how designers can adapt and thrive.

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Dawn Kawamoto Dawn Kawamoto
Updated on April 12, 2024

How to Decline a Job Offer

Politely rejecting a job offer without burning bridges takes finesse. Career experts at Zynga, Amazon and top universities offer tips on how to navigate your “no.”

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Lisa Bertagnoli Lisa Bertagnoli
Updated on April 12, 2024

What to Wear to a Job Interview

Think polished and professional — plus outfit suggestions from the pros.

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