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, …
After applying, interviewing, and waiting, you got a job offer. But the written offer notes it’s contingent on your professional references, and you have no idea who to ask or how to get started.
Whether you’re a student who’s never …
Your public administration degree has prepared you for a variety of occupations you probably never dreamed possible. From your state’s supreme court and various charitable organizations to nursing homes and the Nuclear Regulatory commission; all of these career paths are …
It’s a story law students hear often: The path to BigLaw is narrow and winds through a few short weeks of on-campus interviews. As the saying goes, if you miss your shot during this brief window of time, it’s game …
Hope White of Hopeful Speaking and Consulting, LLC recently sat down with College Recruiter’s Steven Rothberg to discuss the best tips and practices to land jobs, internships, and more opportunities within the Federal Government.
Hope is a U.S. veteran who …
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 …
A day in the life of a lawyer is highly dependent on a lawyer’s practice area. It is not uncommon that lawyers work more than 40 hours a week, and the typical workday is not 8-5.
I have been practicing …
