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Create a website to add dimension to your professional qualifications, show your personal brand and boost your online presence.

By Robin Reshwan, Contributor

 

 

TO COMPETE FOR YOUR dream job, you have to not only meet the desired qualifications but also distinctly stand out from other applicants. An often recommended strategy for differentiation is to bring your skills to life – don’t just write about them in your resume. A personal website, or portfolio website, can be a game changing tool to add dimension and “proof of expertise” for certain professions. Here are some tips to help you stand out with an effective personal website when job seeking.

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Boost company morale with these ideas for virtual activities during your office holiday party.

By Robin Reshwan, Contributor

 

 

IF THERE HAS EVER BEEN a need to boost morale for your employees, colleagues and peers – the time is now. The company holiday party is a time-honored tradition that fosters camaraderie, deepens connections and signals the joy of the upcoming time off and the promise of a new year. In our increasingly virtual professional environment with limited or nonexistent in-person venue options, there are still creative ways to celebrate the holidays with your colleagues. Here are some virtual ideas to consider for this season.

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Every step of a virtual career fair can be an opportunity to learn more about an employer.

By Robin Reshwan, Contributor

 

 

VIRTUAL CAREER FAIRS, also known as virtual hiring events and online career fairs, are the new normal based on the need for social distancing and proliferation in remote work. These next-gen events, however, have been on the rise for years due to their ease of use with minimal expense or wasted commute time for participants. Offering hiring events online gives attendees and hiring professionals wider access with fewer obstacles than in-person events. Here are some tips to help you get more from a virtual career fair.

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Did the dream job quickly turn into a nightmare? Here’s how to quit a new job.

By Robin Reshwan, Contributor

 

 

THE WORLDWIDE PANDEMIC upended career stability, growth and opportunities for many people. Jobs were lost, and you may have been one of many people to take a new role out of necessity. Perhaps you gladly accepted a new job that did seem right on track with what you had in mind. But a couple of weeks in, something changed and now you are questioning how to get out of there.

Making a successful exit from a new job – or at least minimizing the damage when it is time to go – requires careful consideration. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to quit a job, including some reasons to do so.

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This guide will help you understand what an internship is, how to find one and how they can expand your career prospects.

By Robin Reshwan, Contributor

 

AS “PLASTICS” WERE THE future to young Benjamin Braddock in the movie “The Graduate,” internships are the future for the students and new grads of today. Hiring managers consider internships important for career success, but they are also one of the best ways to explore potential careers. This brief guide to internships will help you understand what an internship is, how to find one and how they can expand your future career prospects.

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Stipends are on the rise with employers looking to improve culture and productivity. Here’s what to know about this type of payment.

By Robin Reshwan, Contributor

 

STIPENDS ARE A TYPE of payment used by a growing number of organizations to incentivize employees, researchers, teachers, interns and volunteers. To help increase your understanding of and the implications around getting a stipend, here is a comprehensive guide to stipends, including some facts and tips about this tool.

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