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Does what degree you have actually matter? Or do companies mostly look at the fact that you have a degree?
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This is a good question. I would say more often than not, it does matter what kind of degree you have if you're going into a salaried type of role. Engineering, Finance, Accounting, and IT positions…
When reviewing resumes and employment applications of newly graduated college students, do employers value a higher GPA or a more rigorous class schedule?
I would tend to say the GPA because how would I know how rigorous your class schedule was? Your question assumes that the employer knows more than they likely do about your chosen major and associated…
View all answers »What is are some personal traits that interviewers are likely to favor? E.g. confidence, attitude, intelligence, etc.?
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Interviewers look for a handful of traits that would fit well with the company and the team you would be working with. Some of the big ones are your goal setting ability and leadership…
Why do employers value study abroad programs so highly? Do they value them more highly than on the job experience/internships?
Hello - I don't know if study abroad experiences are generally valued "more" than internships and other types of hands-on experiences, but from an employer perspective, those types of immersive opportunities…
View all answers »Is volunteer experience important for a potential employee to have?
Yes! Volunteering, even just on a once in a while basis shows that you are a team player and are willing to give back to your community. It definitely shines a positive light on you as a potential employee.…
View all answers »How to Change Careers
Changing careers is common for many people. Whether you’ve simply discovered you actually hate your current career path or your industry has made it impossible for you to continue being employed...
View this post »5 Ways to Improve Your Resume
You found the perfect job opening. It has all the elements you desire: compensation, corporate culture, and location are all in line with your dream job...
View this post »Coffee Fiends In The Workplace
Coffee is a national pastime for millions of people in the US. From the first cup shortly after the alarm goes off in the morning, to the 3pm refuel we’re a country that loves our bitter caffeinated beverages...
View this post »The Balancing Act Of Vacation Time
Vacation time can be a difficult subject to deal with in the workplace. Most companies have a set amount of paid time off based on various elements that designate a person’s ‘right’ to more or less vacation...
View this post »How To Work With People You Genuinely Dislike
The workspace can be a place of inspiration and joy, filled with people who you deeply appreciate. Your office can also be a drudgery littered with various individuals who you’d rather not see twice let alone every day...
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