Advice

Drop the upspeak, emoticons and, like, filler words.

By Robin Reshwan, CS Advising

Ah, to be young. There are many benefits to youth: fresh ideas, wrinkle-free skin, boundless energy and the glow of having your whole career ahead of you. However, sounding young in person and through your writing can be career-limiting. There are very obvious communication patterns that can stamp your expression as inexperienced and often distract the audience from the true message.

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Here are three tips for how to get back into the professional world.

As seen in U.S. News | November 7, 2016

It is both a joyful and intimidating time when a stay-at-home parent realizes they are ready to rejoin the workforce. Managing a family is grueling work. Most parents will gladly take working through a difficult client request over adjudicating a battle of “mine” between two preschoolers any day. Your future employer is also likely to be a parent who recognizes the challenges of running a household and caring for a family. There is no doubt that the job-search process and acclimation to the professional world can have some pitfalls. If you are ready to head back to work, here are three things to make the transition a smooth one.

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Use LinkedIn to switch careers, ask for promotions and more.

As seen in U.S. News | October 13, 2015

This is not a paid endorsement for LinkedIn – not that I would turn away its money – but I do think LinkedIn is one of the greatest professional networking tools available today. No matter where you are in your career, from student to seasoned employee, you can leverage LinkedIn. Here are some high-impact (but-low effort) strategies to try out:
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How to make sure this opportunity will be a good fit for you.

As seen in U.S. News | June 22, 2015

Selecting an ideal employer can be a tricky endeavor. It is easy to judge a company by the friendly interviewers, modern furniture and above-average perks. However, employment satisfaction requires a few more factors that may be challenging to assess. Here are some things to consider before saying “yes” to a job offer:
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How to make a fantastic first impression.

As seen in U.S. News | February 5, 2015

When it comes to creating a list of favorite things to do, rest assured that interviewing (and maybe negotiating to buy a car) has never made the list. However, few things have as much impact on your career options as your ability to interview well. Like it or not, acing the interview is a must if you want to get hired. Here are five tips for interview success:
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Now is the ideal time to complete these on-campus tasks.

As seen in U.S. News | December 8, 2014

December is a crazy time on most college campuses. Students are completing semester projects, taking tests and figuring out how they will get a ride home for the holidays. As hectic as it may seem, December can also be an ideal time to plan for professional success during the second half of the school year. Here are four things college students can accomplish before break to start their 2015 right:

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