Career Tips

Career-related tips and resources

Back to School Blues

Coming back to school may be extremely overwhelming, especially if you spent your summer relaxing. Summer is often utilized as a time for growth, whether that comes in the form of leisure or working. The time off school is the …

By Linda Nisanova
Linda Nisanova Career Services Fellow
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Imposter Syndrome and How You Can Fight Against It 

Imposter syndrome. We all heard it and all students have felt it but, what exactly is it? Though not listed as a disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual(DSM), the imposter phenomenon is extremely common. According to Psychology Today, Imposter …

By Linda Nisanova
Linda Nisanova Career Services Fellow
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Winning With Recruiting in 2023

With recent technological advancements and the ongoing Covid Pandemic, recruiters worldwide had to change how they used to attract, engage and retain talent in the organization. In the last few years, we have experienced a rise in remote work opportunities, …

By Carolina Rivas Salgado
Carolina Rivas Salgado Career Services Fellow
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Building and Refining Your Professional Identity

What is a professional identity, and why is it important?

Your professional identity encompasses all the goals and ideas that you have for yourself regarding your career path. According to Career Trend, you can develop your professional identity by “assessing …

By Nina Burris
Nina Burris Career Ambassador
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Ways to make your LinkedIn profile more effective for recruiters

One way of attracting recruiters and navigating the job market is by developing a personal brand. Your personal brand comprises your skills and experiences gained during your educational and professional career. An effective personal brand can differentiate you from others …

By Carolina Rivas Salgado
Carolina Rivas Salgado Career Services Fellow
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The Magic of Resume Keywords: Ways to Improve your Chances of Getting a Job

In recent years, the job market has changed drastically; hence recruiters have to change how they source candidates online. Nowadays, more companies are using ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) to screen resumes; moreover, 95% of the Forbes 500 utilize these systems …

By Carolina Rivas Salgado
Carolina Rivas Salgado Career Services Fellow
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Tips to Help You Network Better

We often hear about why it is important to network to boost our working contacts, but also it can be of use when trying to break into a new field, role, or simply finding a new job. Networking is not …

By Carolina Rivas Salgado
Carolina Rivas Salgado Career Services Fellow
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Workshop: What to Expect at the Career Fair

If you are planning to attend the Virtual GW STEM + Health Career Connection Fair (9/30), come to this workshop to learn about resources and tips that will increase your success.

Thursday, September 23rd at 2:00 PM, Virtual via Zoom

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By Amber Samuels
Amber Samuels Career Services Fellow
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Questions to Ask About COVID-19 in Your Next Interview—During the Pandemic and Beyond

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world in many ways—including how we think about our careers and workplaces. A lot of people began rethinking their priorities in life, and asking themselves what they want from a career. Multiple surveys have predicted …

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6 Great Questions to Ask Your Interviewer

In interviews, hiring managers and recruiters will inevitably ask, “So, do you have any questions for me?” And when they do, you better have at least a few questions prepared to ask. As for which questions you should ask, below …

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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