Should early-career candidates use salary sites like Glassdoor to benchmark pay?

Salary sites like Glassdoor and Blind can be useful, especially when you are early in your career and trying to make sense of what people in your field get paid. They give you a baseline. A rough map. But that …

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Common entry-level resume mistakes (and how to fix them)

By: Keith Spencer, Career Expert with AI resume builder Resume Now

The role you land directly after college is your launching point for your professional career. This means that your entry-level resume is your first opportunity to make a strong …

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Build confidence and clarity this January and aim for better roles

January is not just the start of a new year. It is the best time to reboot a stalled job search. Most candidates start the month with vague goals and generic resumes. At College Recruiter, we know that vague aspirations …

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What is career cushioning?

If you have spent any time on LinkedIn or TikTok in the last couple of years, you have probably bumped into the phrase career cushioning. It sounds soft and harmless, like something you would do with pillows. In a way, …

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Tips to stay focused on your job search during the holidays

By: Vicki Salemi, Career Expert with Monster

When the semester kicks into high gear as the holidays are right around the corner, it’s important to be consistent in your job search efforts whether you’re looking for an internship or a …

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The ‘Hour-a-Day’ Job Hunt Routine That Works

Job searching can easily feel like a full-time job. Some days, you’re firing off applications in rapid bursts; other days, you barely send one. There are times you’ll spend hours glued to your screen, scrolling through job boards and LinkedIn, …

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Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Are You Career Ready?

The National Association of Colleges and Employers, an association of career services professionals and employers from a wide range of sectors, launched the Career Readiness Initiative in 2015. The initiative sought to address a fundamental need for new college graduates …

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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Suggested Reading: Running A Smart, Comprehensive, Proactive Job Search

Common wisdom is that 75% of jobs come from some form of networking, referral, or internal promotion. At the end of the day, job seekers still have to login to a portal to apply for positions, but those who put …

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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10 interview questions every college student should be ready to answer

Stepping into an interview for your first internship or entry-level role can feel overwhelming. You want to impress, but you’re not sure what the recruiter or hiring manager will ask—or how you’ll stack up against other candidates. The truth is, …

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Best AI Prompts to Use When Writing a Cover Letter

Cover letters have always been a challenge for most of us. AI tools can make writing one easier, but here’s the catch: Hiring managers can spot a ChatGPT cover letter a mile away and they’re often unimpressed. If it feels …

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