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How to Talk About Your Internship During Your Full Time Job Search
Tips Advice
July 24, 2024
Use four key tips to communicate your internship experience during your full-time job hunt.
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How to Leverage Social media for Job Search Success
Advice Tips
July 17, 2024
Leverage social media to stand out in a crowded job market.
CareerQuest Overview Guide
CareerQuest Overview Guide
Advice Tips
July 10, 2024
Through CareerQuest, UMGC students and alumni can access exclusive career tools, resources, events, jobs, internships, and much more at no-cost.
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5 Tips for a Successful Summer Internship Experience
Tips Advice
July 03, 2024
An internship is a great way to expand your knowledge and apply what you've learned during your studies.
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Do’s and Don'ts of Virtual Interviews in 2024
Tips Advice
June 24, 2024
Here are some tips to help you prepare thoroughly and perform well in virtual interviews.
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6 Tips for Staying Motivated During a Lengthy Job Search
Tips Advice
June 14, 2024
Finding a great job takes time, so it’s very important that you stay motivated and maintain a positive outlook during your job search.
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Dealing with an Employment Gap on Your Resume
Tips Advice
June 10, 2024
It’s important to address employment gaps as you start applying for jobs and interviewing.
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Hobbies and Interests: Should They Be on Your Resume?
Advice Tips
June 03, 2024
Today we’re going to talk about how to use the “extracurricular activities” or “hobbies and interests” section to your advantage.
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Creating a Strong Elevator Pitch
Events Tips
May 26, 2024
Spend quality time writing and editing your elevator pitch to ensure that you present yourself in a positive light.
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5 Strategies for Negotiating Salary
Advice Tips
May 20, 2024
For many people, negotiating salary may feel uncomfortable and scary, but UMGC Career Services is here to ease the process with salary negotiation strategies.
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Power Your Resume with VMock SMART Resume
Advice Tips
May 13, 2024
Within CareerQuest, UMGC students and alumni can access the VMock SMART Career Tools which helps create powerful resumes and accelerates the career journey.
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8 Tips on How to Tackle the Job Search
Advice Tips
May 09, 2024
Here are 8 tips to streamline the job search and alleviate some of the accompanying stress.
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