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5 AI Prompts to Research a Company Before Your Interview

To research a company before an interview with AI, paste in real sources (the company’s About page, the job description, recent news) and ask the AI to summarize what the company does, how your role fits, and what to ask …

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Does Hiring Slow Down in December? How to Job Search Over the Holidays

No. Hiring slows a little in December, but applications drop much faster. Applicant volume falls roughly 20 to 25% in December, according to job search engine Metaintro, while recruiters keep interviewing to fill roles before the new year. Then January …

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The Rise of Skills-Based Hiring: What It Means for College Grads and Employers This Fall

Degree requirements are falling away as companies prioritize actual capability over traditional prestige. For the upcoming fall recruiting season, the focus is shifting away from GPA cutoffs and school names toward practical proof of performance. Employers need reliable ways to …

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Your Resume Is Perfect. That Is the Problem.

By Jim Stroud

Every resume now reads the same.

Same verbs. Same “proven track record.” Same bold keywords lifted from the job posting. Artificial Intelligence (AI) made a flawless application free, so everyone submitted one. Recruiters told Bloomberg they can …

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Why students and recent grads must consider their mental health when job searching | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep7

Main Themes: This podcast analyzes the intersection of job searching and mental health, drawing on six articles that explore the challenges, consequences, and coping mechanisms associated with this process.

Most Important Ideas/Facts:

The job search is highly stressful, negatively impacting …

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Soft Skills | 4 Ways to Get Noticed During the Job Search

If you’re applying for jobs in the social-impact sector, you’ve likely already noticed that there is a tremendous diversity of opportunities. As you browse all of the options, it’s worthwhile to consider not only which technical skills you’ll need to …

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Reading Between the Lines: Finding Your Ideal Workplace While Dodging Bad Bosses

Landing a coveted job interview is an exciting milestone.

Still, the thrill of the opportunity can sometimes overshadow the crucial task of evaluating whether the prospective workplace is the right fit for you. While there are constraints on what you …

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Getting Into College Without Going Crazy

Even if students aren’t all applying to the same schools, they are acutely aware of who is already visiting colleges and conducting online searches, who has begun interviewing, and who plans to apply Early Decision. In its best form, this …

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Surviving your transition from student to corporate life

By the time July rolls around, most summer internships are at a dangerous crossroads. The initial excitement has faded, the routine has set in, and many interns find themselves drifting into autopilot mode—or worse, stuck doing low-level busywork that doesn’t …

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10 tips for those who graduated without a job and are now searching

Sitting at home with a fresh degree and an empty inbox is a special kind of stress. Most people in this position treat the job search like a numbers game—throwing a hundred generic resumes at a hundred different portals and …

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