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STAR interview method

STAR interview method

Holly Watson, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Amazon Web ServicesUpdated: August 2, 2022

STAR method | Example STAR answers | SCARL technique

There are common interview techniques, or formulas, to help structure your responses during an interview. These techniques …

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Playing offense: evaluating the company

Playing offense: evaluating the company

Pedro Abreu, Senior Associate, Sales Strategy & Operations at LinkedInPublished: February 23, 2022

One of the best ways to prepare for behavioral interviews is to be proactive and play offense. How do you achieve this? …

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The Job Seeker’s Social Media Survival Kit

For better or worse, social media is part of the hiring process. According to a 2020 survey, 45 percent of hiring managers and human resources professionals on Ivy Exec said they “always” check candidates’ social media profiles. With another 30 …

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The TEX-E Prize – Application closes Jan. 29

Dear University Friends and Innovators,

Great news: Texas student entrepreneurs who are developing energy transition solutions now have until Jan. 29 to apply to the inaugural TEX-E Prize!

This multi-round startup competition is designed to bolster, encourage, and inspire students …

By Troy Hopkins
Troy Hopkins Director, Undergraduate Career Counseling
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How to Use ChatGPT in Your Job Search

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that’s taking all corners of the internet by storm. Some use it to dispute medical claims or help them solve complex coding problems. Others have already banned it from schools, worried the bot …

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6 Great Tips for Better Note-Taking

Whether you’re a student or a professional, the ability to effectively take notes is critical to your success. When you understand and retain information at a high level it has a direct impact on your performance, and will often help …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Difference Between Resume Summary & Objective

Difference Between Resume Summary & Objective was originally published on CareerBands.

If you’re all set to build your resume yourself and can’t decide whether a resume objective or resume summary would work for you, reading this blog would be your …

By Sabrina Moz
Sabrina Moz
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A Beginner’s Guide to Business Attire

Showing up to work often means juggling various responsibilities, to-dos, and scheduling — so what you’re going to wear might be the last thing on your mind. Yet your business attire, or what you wear to work, can reflect your …

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What Does Business Casual Really Mean in 2023?

“Business casual” is a straightforward dress code in that the name translates precisely to what it means: a mix of formal and casual clothing. Yet it can be hard to know what’s too formal for this dress code and, conversely, …

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We Asked ChatGPT to Write Resumes and Cover Letters. Here’s What It Got Right (and Wrong)

You’ve probably heard the buzz about ChatGPT and all the wild conversations and creations it’s producing. While it’s a fun diversion in the middle of an otherwise dull day, are there any practical applications for ChatGPT — like having it …

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