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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InterviewingShake It: Business Handshake Etiquette
Research shows a handshake can establish the same rapport that three hours of face-to-face conversation achieves
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InterviewingThe Job Reference Game
How to identify, maintain, and reach out to potential references
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InterviewingMastering the Phone Screening
HR phone screening is not just a formality: it's a first-round interview. Be prepared to make a stellar impression, just as if you were meeting in person.
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InterviewingPortfolios: the Hidden Weapon of Job Seeking
Portfolios allow job candidates to show interviewers what they can do, instead of just telling them about it
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NetworkingMake The Most Of Your Lunch Meetings
Take a few steps to make sure it goes off without a hitch
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NetworkingMisconceptions About Networking
A lot of people avoid networking because they think of it as difficult, distasteful, or even a little sleazy. But these objections are based on several misconceptions.
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NetworkingGet Equipped to Network
As with all major projects, the right tools can make a difference-so the right networking tools will yield the best results
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NetworkingTaking the Plunge: Starting a Networking Conversation
Five key points for your networking dialogue
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NetworkingHow to Work a Room
We tagged along with an expert networker to observe her as she demonstrates the art of the schmooze
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NetworkingGoing Up? Bring Your Perfect Elevator Pitch
The elevator pitch serves as essential personal branding tool at networking events or cocktail parties
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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