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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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Kerry Halladay Kerry Halladay
Updated on April 12, 2024

Unclear Job Description? Here’s What You Should Do.

A guide for navigating a poorly written job description.

Cheryl Hyatt Cheryl Hyatt
Updated on April 12, 2024

Why Patience Is the Job Search Superpower You Need

Patience can help you make it through the long months it takes to find not just any job, but a good job.

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