The global pandemic has ushered in an era of remote work, but not all employees are fans of a virtual office. Recent research from Glassdoor found that 70% of interns view remote work negatively, citing difficulty in communication and collaboration in a wholly digital environment. Remote roles can be challenging, particularly for first-time employees eager …
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You thought you’d done the right thing by landing a summer internship (maybe without any work experience), but the school year is here and you regret the hours you spent in the role. It’s hard not to feel like an internship was a waste of time if you hated it, but luckily, that’s not true. …
Though people are complex and so much more than just their jobs, in a new social situation you’re often asked, “So, what do you do?” or “What are you majoring in?” While you probably have a stock answer ready to go (I’m in sales; I’m majoring in English), the person asking may be able to …
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An internship can dramatically improve your odds of securing a full-time job. In fact, 70% of employers offer full-time positions to their interns, according to research from the National Association of Colleges and Employers. But how exactly can you score your first gig when you … have yet to score your first gig? We chatted …
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If someone asked, “What is work-life balance?” you’d probably say something about spending equal time at work and home. But if they asked you how to improve work-life balance, you might not know what to say. After all, a lot of people want to achieve work-life balance but find it difficult to do. Achieving and …
After you’ve finished your job interview, you might think you can finally relax. However, your work isn’t over quite yet. You’ve got one more task to complete: the job interview thank you email. Sending a job interview thank you email can be the deciding factor that helps you land the job, but this isn’t something …
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After perfecting your cover letter and resume, then acing the interview, you’re waiting to hear back from the company about the next steps. And whether it’s been a day or a week, you’re wondering how to follow up on a job interview without ruining your chances of landing a job. The trick is to strike …
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As you’re searching for a job, you may notice some postings ask you to submit your resume and others ask you for a CV. While you likely already know what a resume is, you might be wondering about a CV and how to use it. The guide will help you understand the ins and outs …
Even when you’re in your dream job, not every day is rainbows and sunshine. Some days aren’t so sunny, and some days are downright cloudy. Or maybe the job is fine, but you’re wondering if it’s time for something new. If this sounds familiar, don’t worry — it happens to everyone. But what separates those …
You’ve finished answering the hiring manager’s interview questions, asked some of your own, left the Zoom meeting, and closed your laptop. But you’re not entirely done with the interview process — you’ll need to send a thank you note after the Zoom interview. Thank you emails are a great way to thank the interviewer for …
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