Advice
In this section, you'll find expert career advice on a variety of topics: job interviews, career decision-making, resume writing, professional development, accepting a job offer, and more.
Articles
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Entrepreneurs
No Guts, No Glory: Making it as a Young Entrepreneur
The entrepreneurial path isn't for the weak of heart: The risks are high--but the rewards can be just as great
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On the Job
Work from Home: 5 Tips for Breaking Out of the Cube
Consider these tips for asking your boss about working from home
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Resume & Cover Letter
Basic Resume Dos and Don'ts
Give your resume an overhaul. Here are some tips to help you avoid common mistakes while building a stronger, more refined resume.
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Career Planning
Seek a Mentor
How can you turn a hero into a real career advisor? Cultivate a mentor.
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Interviewing
Writing a Thank You Letter the Right Way
It might not matter what form the message is in just as long as the message is well written and cleverly thought out.
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Job Search
How to Dress For Career Fairs
Don't let the casual setting keep you from dressing your best at the next career fair. Follow these tips to make sure you're looking professional.
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On the Job
Defining Business Casual
Fast guidelines for putting together a decent, respectable business-casual outfit. Follow these tips and you'll be sure to avoid any embarrassing wardrobe malfunctions.
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Interviewing
Dropping Bombs: Cursing in an Interview
So you let a curse slip in your interview and now your desperately trying to gain back your composure. Here are some tips to gracefully recover.
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Interviewing
5 Steps to Acing an Informational Interview
Fundamentally, an informational interview is an information gathering session. The goal is simple: discover what someone does.
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Networking
Cultivate Your Contacts
Don't just toss gathered business cards into your drawer. Here's how to follow up and grow your network.
Blog
Go Green in the City 2013 Challenge
Calling all business and engineering students! Compete in the Go Green in the City competition to win yourself a job at Schneider Electric.
Extracurricular Activities on Your Resume
Your entry-level resume doesn't have to be all about your GPA and past work experience. Consider showcasing a few of your extracurricular activities.
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