Savvy Seniors: Job Countdown!

Cindy Conquest, ‘10 Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Neurobiology), Bachelor of Arts Spanish Recruiter/ Managing Director with Readak Educational Services Working in HR, you must see a lot of resumes every day. What helps a candidate stand out? Sometimes with resumes, less is more. I see resumes that resemble a wordy mockup of an autobiography. …

Finding Opportunities Abroad

As unemployment continues to remain high in the U.S, many Americans are looking abroad for new opportunities. Aside from the opportunities, a change in landscape will offer a new and exciting experience to grow and learn in a different culture, gain valuable skills – learning a new language – and expand your global network. But …

Making a Career Transition

When thinking about making a career change many people might question whether or not it is worth their time, energy and resources to follow through with it due to the overwhelming feeling of the process. However, when people start reflecting on why they’re ready for a change possibly due to burn out, financial instability or …

What Employers Look for on a Resume

How long do employers look at your resume? 1 minute? 30 seconds? The answer is an average of 6 seconds. In order to maximize your potential in the allotted time, it is recommended that you personalize it to the reader. Employers read numerous resumes and if the information is not clearly connected to the job, …

World of Work: Alli Morse ’12, State Street Bank

Alli Morse ‘12 Project Manager/Business Analyst State Street Major: Mathematics What are employers looking for? During senior year of college family, friends, professors, and fellow students are all asking the golden question: “What are your plans after you graduate?” For some students, it’s a question they love to be asked because they have an answer. …

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