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4 Virtual Career Fair and Video Interview Follow-Up Email Templates

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After attending a virtual career fair or completing an interview, send a follow-up email or card to who you spoke with. Sending a follow-up note reminds the interviewer that you are a strong candidate who is passionate about the opportunity presented. By sending a follow-up, you are leaving a great impression and you leave the recruiter feeling like they spent their time wisely by speaking with you. The follow-up does not need to be lengthy. In your follow-up, you should mention something specific you talked about with the recruiter, so they remember who you are. Make sure you thank them … / Read more »



24 Questions for Students to Ask Employers at Info Sessions

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The purpose of an information session is for employers to inform you about their company. While employers will do a lot of the talking, they want to hear what questions you have about their company. By attending information sessions, with a wide variety of questions prepared, you are showing your interest in their company. To help you feel prepared, review the six question categories listed below that you should touch on at the next virtual information session you attend. Questions About the Job Most employers will expect most of your questions to come from this section. It is natural to … / Read more »



Nine New Year’s Resolutions to Guide Students to their Dream Job

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As we enter a new year, job seekers should follow this list of resolutions to prepare for the start of a new career. The new year should be a time to focus on hope, growth and new opportunities ahead. Listed below are nine tips on how to begin the process of finding a great new career this year. Update Your Resume Set aside some time to focus on perfecting your resume. Add your most recent experiences and new skills to impress employers. Be sure to highlight accomplishments. Your resume should tell a story vs. being just a list of tasks/responsibilities.  … / Read more »



6 Tips for Virtual Career Fairs

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Virtual Career Fair Advice

Virtual career fairs are necessity today but won’t be going away anytime soon. Why? They’re simply more effective, efficient and ultimately a better way to create meaningful connections between students and employers. Virtual career fairs allow employers to quickly and easily connect with more right-fit candidates around the world right from their computer or cell phone without completely disrupting their workday or week. This digital hiring solution also makes it easier for job-seeking attendees to visit more booths, ask more questions, learn about multiple new opportunities, and expand their network all while in the comfort of their own home. Here are six tips for job … / Read more »



Top 10 Assessments for Job-Seeking Students

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Career, personality, and aptitude assessments are an important initial step in the college-to-career student journey. These tests can help you learn more about yourself, improve your relationships with others, expand on your strengths, identify your weaknesses, and better prepare you for the right career path ahead. Here are the top 10 career assessment tests to help you on your journey to self-discovery. 1. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) The MBTI test was created to help job seekers discover their personality type, strengths, and preferences to better understand what career path is best for them. Based on your answers from the test, … / Read more »