Preparing for a job interview is like preparing to go on stage. Not only do you need to know your lines, but also you need to say them in a confident and convincing way. How you present yourself is at... Read More

Should you include your Covid-19 vaccination status on your resume and/or LinkedIn profile? According to survey findings reported last month in the Wall Street Journal, the answer is “yes.” Seventy percent of hiring managers said showing vaccination on the resume... Read More

Electronic portfolios (referred to as e-portfolios) play a significant role in assisting candidates with their efforts to secure relevant internships and post-degree employment. They are basically a personalized website with visual and sometimes auditory representations that help create a personal... Read More

The use of technology is sweeping through the hiring process. It’s used to help candidates prepare for interviews (see article below) and it’s used by employers to screen applicants, as described in one of FirstGen Ahead’s earlier newsletters. While there... Read More

By Pnina Steiner, Master Resume & Interview Coach, FirstGen Ahead As with last year, many universities will host virtual career fairs during the fall and spring semesters, and separate career fairs based on industry, such as finance or biotechnology. Reasons... Read More