Val Matta
June 20, 2016
Over the years, job-hopping amongst young employees has been associated with laziness and a lack of drive and commitment — all negative traits employees want nothing […]
June 13, 2016
As a career counselor who helps college-aged individuals navigate jobs and internships, you know the importance of gaining relevant experience before graduation. But did you know […]
June 6, 2016
You’ve been on the job search for a while and aren’t having any luck. You’ve been using job board after job board, but you haven’t been […]
May 30, 2016
Appearance can make or break your chances of landing a job in an instant. An April 2015 study from the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology […]
May 23, 2016
It’s no secret that social media is a crucial element to hiring these days. In fact, a shocking 82 percent of recruiters sign into LinkedIn to […]
May 16, 2016
When people hear the term ‘etiquette,’ they tend to think of stuffy, formal dinner parties that involve too many forks, white linen napkins, and uncomfortable suits […]
May 9, 2016
An April 2014 report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) asked companies to identify the top competencies they consider to be an “essential […]
May 2, 2016
Aristotle said it best — “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” Habits define our daily life. These […]
April 25, 2016
This post was updated to bring you the most current tips and information in October 2020. Goals are powerful tools for all of us — they […]
April 18, 2016
Hiring practices have changed dramatically over recent years, with several new trends completely redesigning the recruiting landscape. A major part of the hiring process is the […]
April 11, 2016
When you find the right job, you might be willing to do anything to get it. Even tell a white lie. After all, one little fib […]
April 4, 2016
One of the toughest parts about getting a job is finding the right job in the first place. With so many job postings, it’s a frustrating […]