Popular Video Interview Questions: How to Prep for Success

As COVID-19 continues to limit physical interactions and travel, many job searches and hiring processes have moved onlineeverything from networking mixers to virtual career fairs to video interviewing.

With so much going digital, how confident are you in your …

By Jessica Newman
Jessica Newman Recruitment Strategist
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How to Dress for Video Interview Success

We got used to video interviews during the pandemic. They’ve become the norm, and it’s a good bet they’re here to stay. If you have a video interview coming up, you need to do some serious video prep—and that begins with what you should and shouldn't wear. So how do …

By Firsthand
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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3 Powerful Networks You May Not Know You Have

Even at the best of times, it’s natural to feel unsure of yourself when it comes to networking. You may be thinking, “I’ve reached out to my friends and colleagues, contacted my network on LinkedIn…but now what?” 

In the current …

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How to Improve Your Networking Skills in 6 Short Steps

If you're not networking, you're not growing your career. It's that simple. Networking is your career lifeblood—whether you work for someone else or are an entrepreneur. You can have the best skills or concept in the world, but if you …

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The Sales Academy – Bauer Certification Course

ABOUT THE SALES ACADEMY AT UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

The Sales Academy is a program from the University of Houston’s Stephen Stagner Sales Excellence Institute to help grow the tech industry in Houston by providing a source of highly-qualified candidates trained …

By Troy Hopkins
Troy Hopkins Director, Undergraduate Career Counseling
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Preparing for a Virtual Career Event

The Rockwell Career Center holds Online Career Fairs and Mixers. In addition, many Bauer student organizations hold virtual events throughout the semester.  Here are some tips to get you ready to make your best impression on employers at these virtual …

By Troy Hopkins
Troy Hopkins Director, Undergraduate Career Counseling
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7 Ways Job Searching Will Be Different in 2021 (and How You Can Adapt)

I know everyone is tired of hearing the words “unprecedented” and “2020” together. So I’m going to say that this last year was…extremely unordinary. And it’s probably safe to say that many of us are eager to put 2020 in …

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How Holiday Networking Has Changed After Covid-19

Many rituals and habits changed after Covid-19, and the surge caused by the delta variant means this holiday season will still be subdued. In-person gatherings in hotspots will be limited, parties will be canceled, and annual catch-ups will still likely be …

By Firsthand
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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How to Stop Taking Rejection Personally

We all know that dreaded email: “Thank you for your time, but we're unable to extend you an offer …” We also all know the internal dialogue that immediately follows an email telling us we didn't get the job: I …

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4 Signs Pandemic Fatigue Is Sabotaging Your Job Search

If you've been searching for a new job without any luck, you might be suffering from pandemic fatigue—which can put you into a negative mindset. Below are four signs that pandemic fatigue is affecting your job search, along with solutions for …

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