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What Employers Want: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Experience

February 22, 2021 sjoynes Leave a comment

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is not a new concept in the field of human resources, but the topic received…

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Posted in: Career Readiness, Diversity and Inclusion, Getting Started, Internships, Interviews Filed under: Career Strategy, What Employers Want

What Employers Want: Self-Awareness

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While consciousness is being aware of one’s environment and body and lifestyle, self–awareness is the recognition of that awareness. Self–awareness is how an individual consciously knows and understands their own character,…

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Posted in: Advice, Career Fairs, Career Readiness, Getting Started, Internships, Interviews Filed under: Career Readiness, Career Strategy, Competencies, What Employers Want

What Employers Want: Professionalism

February 15, 2021 sjoynes Leave a comment

Professionalism is the conduct, behavior and attitude of someone in a work or business environment. The Professionalism competency is defined…

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Posted in: Advice, Career Fairs, Career Readiness, Getting Started, Internships, Interviews Filed under: Career Readiness, Career Strategy, Competencies, What Employers Want

What Employers Want: Teamwork

February 8, 2021 sjoynes Leave a comment

“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” ~ Michael Jordan If you are an athlete, then this competency…

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Posted in: Career Readiness, Diversity and Inclusion, Getting Started, Internships, Interviews Filed under: Career Strategy, What Employers Want

What Employers Want: Critical Thinking Skills

February 1, 2021 sjoynes Leave a comment

Conspiracy theories, the rumor mill, and propaganda all thrive in a world devoid of critical thinking skills. In a career…

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What Employers Want: Technology Skills

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It may have seemed like a candidate with technology skills was an added bonus for an employer, but in a…

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Posted in: Advice, Career Readiness, Getting Started, Internships, Interviews Filed under: Career Readiness, Career Strategy, Competencies, NACE, What Employers Want

What Employers Want: Communication Skills

January 25, 2021 sjoynes Leave a comment

“We have two ears and one mouth so we can listen twice as much as we speak.” ~ Epictetus There…

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What Employers Want: Mastering Career Readiness

January 19, 2021 sjoynes Leave a comment

Career readiness of college graduates is of critical importance in higher education, in the labor market, and in the public…

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Posted in: Career Readiness, Getting Started, Internships, Interviews Filed under: Career Strategy, What Employers Want

Alumni Panel Event: Careers in Consulting and Government Contracting

September 3, 2020 sjoynes Leave a comment

PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES Andrew Bauer, H-SC ‘14 Senior Consultant – Change Management & Communication Guidehouse Washington, DC Andrew was born and…

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Posted in: Advice, Event Videos, Getting Started Filed under: Alumni Network

Getting Started with Handshake

August 10, 2020 vdecker Leave a comment

Handshake is the #1 way students find jobs and the preferred method for setting appointments with your career center! To…

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Posted in: Getting Started, Handshake Filed under: Getting Started, Handshake

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