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How Do You Talk About Being Laid Off in a Mass Layoff?

If you’ve recently been laid off, we’re sorry. Our family, friends, and tech colleagues have all been directly impacted by hiring freezes and waves in the tech industry.

Even if you planned to quit your job soon, getting laid off …

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Actuary vs Accountant: What’s the Difference?

An actuary reviews data to calculate risks, typically for insurance premiums or business decisions. On the other hand, an accountant compiles and reports financial information for things like taxes, year-end statements, and budgeting. 

While the careers have many overlaps — both …

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15 Technical Skills Employers Look For in 2022

Updated August 3, 2022

Written by Nikki Dale

 Fact Checked by Bianca Praino MA pgDip

A technical skill is the ability to carry out a task associated with technical roles such as IT, engineering, mechanics, science or finance. A typical …

By Troy Hopkins
Troy Hopkins Director, Undergraduate Career Counseling
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What does “dress for your day” mean?

When the pandemic shutdown happened in March 2020 and so many offices transitioned into 100% work from home, dress codes were not really on the radar. As long as it was “Zoom appropriate” on camera, no one seemed to care. …

By Troy Hopkins
Troy Hopkins Director, Undergraduate Career Counseling
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The Returnship: Tips for Reentering the Job Market After Time Away

Whether it’s because of COVID, a major life event, or personal choice, there are a lot of reasons why people are reentering the job market right now. Given the fact that employers tend to stray away from people reentering the …

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