Author Archives: Korbel Careers

Setting up Automatic Internship or Job Search Filters and Alerts on PCO (Korbel MA Students)

To maximize your searches on PCO, make sure to set up saved searches and alerts to help ensure you are the first to know about that perfect internship or job opportunity!

Log on to PCO, and select “Job Board” from …

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5 Tips for a Quality Letter of Recommendation (Korbel MA Students)

By Carmen Iezzi Mezzera from APSIA

Attached are tips on how to ensure you get a quality recommender and ways to help help steer them in the right direction with your letter.

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5 Tips to Prepare for a US Government Security Clearance in Advance (Korbel MA Students)

By Carmen Iezzi Mezzera from APSIA

Attached is a pdf rundown of ways one could prepare for obtaining security clearance for the US government. These are good tips to keep in mind if you plan on applying for security clearance …

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How Do I Assess Organizational Culture? (Korbel MA Students)

From APSIA

Attached are eleven questions to ask both yourself and your interviewer in order to assess the organization’s team culture and your potential place within it.

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OPM Launches a New Web Portal for Federal Internships

By Erich Wagner, from Government Executive

The federal government’s HR agency describes the new section of USAJOBS as a “one-stop shop” for students seeking to explore a career in public service.

The Office of Personnel Management on Thursday launched a …

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How Employers View Your LinkedIn Profile?

Wondering how your LinkedIn profile factors into hiring decisions?

In a 2020 survey, 67 percent of recruiters said they used the professional social media platform to recruit candidates. Another 67 percent noted they perused candidates’ LinkedIn profiles before extending hiring …

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Korbel MA Students: Workers with Disabilities & The ADA

By MoneyGeek Team

Because of the undeserved stigma attached to disabled workers, individuals with disabilities often face incredible odds when searching for employment. This is a sad truth, but one that can be overcome if you know your rights.

This …

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The Ultimate Guide to Negotiating Your Salary (Korbel MA Students)

By Cheryl Wagemann, moneygeek.com

Though there are some things in life you can’t negotiate — like your tax bracket or the inflation rate — your salary isn’t one of them. Negotiation is a standard part of the hiring process when you’re starting …

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How Many Internships Should I Apply TO? (Korbel MA)

By Indeed Editorial Team

Updated Feb. 23, 2021

Internships are a great way to earn professional experience and build your resume while going to school. If you’re applying for internships, you may be wondering, “How many internships should I apply to?” Understanding …

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Want to Be a Diplomat (Korbel MA)

By Charlie Keohan and Nicholas Kralev

August 7, 2022

If you want to work for the U.S. Department of State as a Foreign Service officer, your application must now be screened by an artificial intelligence model before you can advance …

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