Google yourself. LinkedIn will be one of the first results to appear (assuming your public profile is visible; if not, check your account settings). This is the time of year for students to strengthen their LinkedIn profiles (and Handshake profiles).... Read More

Writing a customized cover letter for each position in which you apply takes time – and it matters. A survey by ResumeGo found applications with tailored cover letters yielded 53% more interviews than those without cover letters. How do you... 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 National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) surveys employers to understand what they focus on when reviewing candidates’ resumes. NACE’s Job Outlook 2021 survey found that nearly 8 out of 10 employers look for problem-solving skills and the ability... Read More

Everyone knows that having an impactful resume is essential as a first step in securing a job interview. Not everyone knows that what happens to a resume once it’s submitted to a potential employer is just as important. Having a... Read More