Adjusting from high school to college is difficult enough for both students and parents. But that adjustment can be even more complicated when a student comes from a different country to study here in the United States.
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As more people become environmentally conscious, the sustainability industry continues to increase in popularity which is causing a high demand for talented people in the sustainability field. By exploring the different career paths available in …
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Why should I do an internship?
While internships have often been considered optional, more and more students are finding that without internships, they are far less marketable for the post-graduation job market …
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When an employer requests a salary history, many job seekers find themselves at a loss. You don’t want to price yourself out of a job, but you don’t want the employer to offer less than the going rate for the …
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Tough Interview Questions
While some interview questions are relatively easy to answer, some can be more challenging. Some potentially difficult questions include:
What Is a Weakness of Yours?
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Here at UMass Lowell, and specifically with the Career & Co-op Center, we get the pleasure to learn and connect with a variety of great organizations with powerful missions that help communities both within Massachusetts and beyond.
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Get insight into 10 career-related areas so you can help your son or daughter plan for a career.
1. CHOOSING A CAREER/CHOOSING A MAJOR
Security vs. adventure. Accountant, Peace Corps volunteer, journalist, college professor.
Ultimately, your son or daughter should …
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For students and early-career professionals, there’s no better time than now to start forging meaningful connections. In this post, we’ll explore various types of networking and provide tips to help you make the most of each interaction.
Goal Setting: Necessary before the Job Search
Finding an answer to the question, “What do I really want in a career?” is one of the hardest parts of successfully transitioning from college to a career. Most college seniors are unaware …
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While there is no one way to write a resume, there are some best practices to keep in mind to help your application stand out to your reader and increase the likelihood of getting an interview. Below, we’ve answered some …
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