Hobbies and Interests: Should They Be on Your Resume?

If you’ve ever used a resume template you might have noticed a section for “extracurricular activities” or “hobbies and interests.” Today we’re going to talk about how to use this to your advantage, as well as what to avoid.

A …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Get Your Resume Noticed In Seven Seconds or Less

You’ve been applying for jobs for what feels like forever, but you’re not getting anywhere: no interviews, let alone job offers. 

A common reason you’re missing out on the interview round? Issues with your resume.

The average recruiter spends only …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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6 Tips for Becoming a Mentor

Today, 70 percent of Fortune 500 firms have internal mentoring programs. These programs focus on employee development while also boosting employee loyalty and productivity. In general, mentors offer guidance, share their knowledge, challenge and push, help set career goals, motivate, …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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How Data Science Is Fueling the Healthcare Revolution

The healthcare sector is swimming in data. Up to 30% of the world’s stored data now comes directly from the healthcare industry thanks in large part to the widespread adoption of wearable technology, digital health coaches, and virtual pharmacies—all of …

By Springboard
Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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11 Best Data Science Certifications to Boost Your Career

If you’re ready to launch a career in data science, a data science certificate can help you build the technical knowledge and applied skills you need to get hired. A data science certificate will also validate your skills in the …

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Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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5 Tips to Ace a Career Fair

Career fairs can be overwhelming, to say the least. In many cases, you’ll be vying against scores of other students for the attention of company representatives. The following infographic provides strategies that will help you stand out to employers and make …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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How to build a professional network while in college

Starting your career after college can seem like a daunting task. Oftentimes, having a degree alone may not get you your dream job and you may feel like you need to work harder to get where you want and need …

By College Recruiter
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9 Tips for Writing an Engaging Resume

Your resumé is the single most important document for getting noticed by a potential employer. Studies show that, on average, most hiring managers only spend about 6-7 seconds reading resumés, which makes creating an engaging resumé absolutely essential. While every …

By HospitalRecruiting
HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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Looking Forward to 2022

The fall semester of 2021 proved to be very successful for the Langston University Office of Career and Professional Development.  As the year comes to a close, this blog post serves as a way to give a special thanks to …

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Here’s How to Answer “Tell Me About a Time You Disagreed With Your Boss” and Land the Job

Have an upcoming interview for which you’re prepping? Good for you! Congratulations on scoring the interview; now your only concern is impressing the interviewer enough to land the job. We’ve already shared some of the top, most common interview questions …

By Ivy Exec
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