When you’re early in your career, it can feel like you’re shouting into a crowded room, hoping someone will hear your voice above the noise. The reality is that most employers are looking for potential more than polish. They don’t …
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Are you curious about how to use AI in your professional journey? This handout will explore how AI can become a valuable tool in your professional growth. We’ll delve into how AI can personalize your learning journey, provide insightful feedback, …
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Didn’t land a summer internship? That’s more common than you think and it doesn’t mean this summer has to stall your career. In fact, this could be the perfect opportunity to explore your interests, build new skills, and invest in …
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Landing your first professional job or corporate internship can feel overwhelming, but AI can make the process smoother and more effective. Generative AI tools, like ChatGPT or Claude, are powerful allies for streamlining research, improving your application materials, and helping …
Today’s episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, focuses on a specific career-related issue that is highly relevant for individuals early in their careers: the rise of the gig economy and freelancing.
Our cohosts address the increasing popularity of …
When done right, a thank-you email might be the reason someone remembers you for the next job opportunity. And yet, despite its impact, it’s something many people overlook.
In an era of instant messaging, tight deadlines, and endless notifications, it’s …
In this episode, you will hear from Karen Weeks, Villanova HRD alum, on how to put your best foot forward in an interview when the topic is tricky like layoffs, career pivots and compensation.
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Read more On this week’s episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we discuss how employers almost always prefer to hire candidates with experience, even for roles that they consider to be entry-level. Why? Because their risk of hiring the candidate …
Finding a job never looked so much like a scary movie. For one, candidates being ghosted by recruiters. Now there’s this new wave of ghost jobs, which are positions that don’t really exist.
Here’s everything you need to know about …
Dear Student Intern,
You have landed an internship for the summer, which is undoubtedly a difficult process. You should be so proud of yourself. Now, as you head into the summer, you must start to think about how you will …
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