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.
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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.
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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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …