What Are Professional References?

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 …

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Top 100 Employers of Choice for Information Technology Students

The recently posted article, Top 100 Ideal Employers for 2011 College Students and Recent Graduates, discussed the importance of employers having a positive brand on-campus as it made their recruitment efforts easier. In short, the best candidates want to work …

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5 Careers That Let You Travel the World

You don't have to wait until you retire to travel the world. If you choose the right career, you'll be able to see the world while you earn a living. In fact, there are many career paths that support location …

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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 …

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How to Land Your Dream Job in Public Administration

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 …

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30 Best Internships for Training & Mentoring

There’s perhaps no more important aspect to an internship than training and mentoring. The level of learning, coaching, and mentoring you receive during an internship can make a monumental difference when it comes to launching your career post-graduation. Which makes …

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5 Awesome Healthcare Administration jobs

Administrator talking with a doctor at the hospital. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

As kids, when most of us thought of a career in healthcare, we pictured ourselves as doctors or nurses in scrubs, a stethoscope around our necks, chatting to …

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A Day in the Life: Social Media Manager

Ever wonder what a social media manager does all day? If so, check out the below: one social media manager tells Vault what she does during each minute of her day at work.

A Day in the Life: Social Media Manager

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9 Profession-Specific Resume Tips for IT, Finance, and Marketing Execs

Creating an effective executive resume isn’t easy. You must show how you've been able to make money and improve company processes, as well as appropriately tailor your resume for the industry in which you work. To that end, here are …

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Register for Firsthand’s 2022 Women in STEM Virtual Career Fair

On August 24th, Firsthand will be hosting its second annual Women in STEM Virtual Careers Fair. The fair is an excellent opportunity for women who are studying science, technology, engineering, or math or already in STEM roles to engage with …

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