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Rejected: How to Bounce Back in the Best Way

May 26, 2020 sjoynes Leave a comment

Rejection is a natural part of the job search process. You are not alone! The simple fact is you will…

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Posted in: Advice, Getting Started Filed under: Advice, Internships, Interviewing, Job Search

Getting Started: Why do I need to write a Cover Letter?

April 6, 2020 sjoynes Leave a comment

You have your resume finalized, completed your profile in Handshake, and have a stellar LinkedIn. But the job posting is…

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Posted in: Getting Started Filed under: Advice, Cover Letter, Getting Started, Internships, Job Search

Advice: My GPA isn’t… great.

April 2, 2020 sjoynes Leave a comment

You see great opportunities… with a GPA requirement of 3.0 or above. Is it even worth applying for the position?…

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Posted in: Advice, Getting Started Filed under: Advice, Internships, Job Search

Internships: What are micro-internships?

March 31, 2020 sjoynes Leave a comment

Let’s be honest – the COVID-19 has made the internship search more challenging. Some internships are on hold, some are…

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Posted in: Internships Filed under: Internships, Job Search

Company Spotlight: CVS Health

March 30, 2020 sjoynes 1 Comment

CVS Health hiring 50,000 in response to pandemic CVS Health is hiring Retail Store Associates, Warehouse Distribution Workers, Customer Service…

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Posted in: Employer Spotlight Filed under: Employers, Job Search, NOVID19, Scholarships

Handshake Basics: How to Search for Jobs

March 27, 2020 sjoynes Leave a comment

Not sure how to find the jobs or internships that are right for you? Handshake has positions nationwide in a…

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Posted in: Handshake Filed under: Handshake, Internships, Job Search

Interviewing: How to Make a Great Impression on a Virtual Interview

March 26, 2020 sjoynes Leave a comment

Virtual interviewing is having a moment right now. It was building all along as companies began to make the switch…

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Posted in: Interviews Filed under: Interviewing, Job Search

Advice: How Long Does It Take to Get Hired?

March 25, 2020 sjoynes Leave a comment

You prepared your resume, customized the cover letter, applied through the website, and waited… Are you still in the game?…

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Posted in: Advice Filed under: Advice, Job Search

Interviewing: Behavioral Interviews and the STAR Method

March 24, 2020 sjoynes Leave a comment

You finally received a phone call from an employer – and they would like to set up a phone screen!…

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Posted in: Interviews Filed under: Internships, Interviewing, Job Search

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