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Seven Strategies for Success at a Virtual Career Fair
Events Tips
January 26, 2021
Modern technology has made it easier than ever for jobseekers and employers to connect via virtual hiring events.
Rhoda Smackum
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UMGC Mentors Offer Career Advice for Students
Advice Professional Development
January 15, 2021
January is National Mentoring Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the career-boosting power of mentoring relationships—especially for students.
Jennifer Tomasovic
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Tips to Help You Create a Rock-Solid Resume
Advice Tips
January 11, 2021
The resume writing process can be a daunting task but understanding what a resume is and what it needs to include can help ease some of the anxiety.
Isa' Martinez, MA
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Top Career Services Blog Posts of 2020
Advice Tips
December 14, 2020
In 2020, you may have had more time on your hands for reading. So did many of your fellow alumni. Here’s the top four most popular blog posts on the UMGC’s Career Services Connection blog.
Jennifer Tomasovic
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Set Your Post-Pandemic Career Goals for 2021
Advice Tips
December 14, 2020
Goodbye, 2020! With the year of the pandemic coming to a close and a vaccine on the horizon, we’re looking toward 2021 with optimism.
Jennifer Tomasovic
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Bridging Gaps in Your Resume
Advice
November 18, 2020
Are you underemployed at the moment? If so, you’re not alone. Thanks to the global pandemic, many who are usually gainfully employed may find themselves out of a job or working in a position outside their desired career path.
Jennifer Tomasovic
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Three Virtual Networking Ideas for the Holidays
Advice Tips
November 17, 2020
In ordinary times, the period between Thanksgiving and the New Year is often peppered with a string of holiday happy hours, association meetings, team celebrations and office parties.
Jennifer Tomasovic
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Ten Steps for Landing a Federal Job
Advice Career Advancement
November 13, 2020
Federal employment offers the chance for you to enjoy a rewarding career while also providing many benefits for you and your family.
Rhoda Smackum
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InternPLUS Offers Opportunities for the Pandemic and Beyond
Advice Career Advancement
October 20, 2020
Just how important are internships? According to NACE’s Job Outlook 2017 survey, more than 90 percent of employers who responded prefer candidates with work experience.
Jennifer Tomasovic
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Look Alive: How to Focus During Virtual Meetings
Advice Tips
October 20, 2020
For many of us, it seems like the workday has morphed into a steady stream of virtual meetings. After hours of staring at the computer screen, it’s natural to start to zone out.
Jennifer Tomasovic
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How to Network in the Virtual Era
Advice Tips
September 17, 2020
Although it may seem like life as we know it is on hold for a while, the same isn’t true for your career.
Jennifer Tomasovic
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Refresh Your Resume with These Tools
Advice Tips
September 17, 2020
Could your resume use a reboot? If so, you’re not alone.
Jennifer Tomasovic
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