Out Now: Episode 415: Registered Apprenticeship Programs in the Clean Energy Sector With Dr. Janell Hills

9 Interview Tips for College Grads on the Job Hunt

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You have just graduated, and it is great congratulations! Not everyone manages to start and finish a third-level course, and you did it. You should be proud of yourself. But now, you are getting ready for a new challenge, called “getting a proper job”. Yes, that part-time waiting position in the local diner is probably […]

10 Top Resume Tips for College Students

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We all know how important a resume is as an essential marketing tool for your job or internship search. But did you know there are entire books, websites and videos on the topic?  Here we share a list of top 10 tips specifically for college students 10 Top Resume Tips for College Students College Help […]

7 Ways to Boost Your Internal Networking Skills

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Working at a large organization gives you twice the networking power.  During my 20 years with a large Connecticut company, I learned that internal and external networks are both worth your investment. 7 Ways to Boost Your Internal Networking Skills Training and Development Programs. Participate in any training programs that the company offers. Company training […]

Unleash the Power of an Informational Interview

Finding an internship or first job can be a challenging experience. Your best sources of employment leads are usually your own university or your own personal network. Colleges and universities are organized to help you through Career Services, Internship Centers, and academic departments. If you want to work geographically far from your university, you will […]

Great Example of How to Send a Networking Email

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The other day, out of the blue, I received a networking email from someone that I don’t know. When I read through the content of this email, I was impressed. So impressed, that I am going to share it with you all right now. The writer’s name has been deleted for privacy reasons, but the […]

How Friends Can Become Mentors

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I will always remember Denise who asked me to be her mentor several years ago. I was flattered. She wanted advice about her career and she asked me “Will you be my mentor?” After that question, we met on a regular basis and discussed her career and brainstormed some ideas.  Denise was a “company friend” […]