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Korbel MA: So You Want to Work Remotely – A Guide, The New York Times

By Nora Walsh

Published Oct. 7, 2022 Updated Oct. 11, 2022

As more employers offer flexibility, countries, travel brands and entrepreneurs are stepping in to make working from anywhere easier, with everything from special visas to work pods.

Months into the pandemic, Jess …

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4 Things You Need to Know Before Your Summer Internship Ends (Korbel MA)

As summer internships start to come to a close, we wanted to share this great article from Fast Company with some things to think about as your internship may be coming to an end. We look forward to hearing about …

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The Ultimate Cover Letter Checklist (re-shared from Fast Company)

Some great things to think about how to make your cover letter stand out – helping you land that interview.

“When you write a cover letter, the goal is to connect and find a common link,” résumé writer and expert …

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40 People to Follow on LinkedIn (Korbel MA Students)

Originally posted on LinkedIn by Nick Martin, CEO at TechChange.

Here are 40 PEOPLE TO FOLLOW who post regular job updates and career resources on LinkedIn.1. Craig Zelizer: social impact jobs + career coaching2. Mandy Van Deven: feminist/rights-based philanthropy …

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The Biden Administration Is Overhauling the Hiring Process for Foreign Service Applicants (Korbel MA Students)

Big changes to the FSO application process. The nearly 100-year-old test will play a less significant role in selecting qualified candidates.

Read more here: https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2022/04/biden-administration-overhauling-hiring-process-foreign-service-applicants/366121/

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DNI Guidance on Marijuana Use

Blog by James P. Garay Heelan

Agencies received additional adjudicative guidance on three marijuana-related issues recently from the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), in its capacity as the Security Executive Agent with authority to set standards for security clearance adjudications …

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85 Places to Search for Social Impact Jobs in 2022 (Korbel MA Students)

Re-sharing from MovingWorlds.org

Written by Alexandra Nemeth, Senior Manager, Content Marketing & Storytelling at MovingWorlds

January 11, 2022 

If you have found yourself re-evaluating your priorities as a result of the ongoing public health, social, environmental, and economic crises we’ve …

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What should I include in my federal resume?

More advice and things to consider if you are working on application materials over the break. The following resource comes from the US Department of Homeland Security and USA Jobs.

Whether you’re a current federal employee or new to the …

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Active Terms for Your Resume

As the winter break is a great time to update your resume, we wanted to share the following resource provided by the US Department of Homeland Security and FEMA for suggestions on active verbs and terms to consider for all …

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Denver Temporary and Permanent Staffing Agencies (Korbel MA Students)

Temporary and permanent staffing agencies are a great resource to get young professionals started in their careers. Permanent staffing agencies specialize in specific fields and allow job candidates to fill temp-to-hire or direct hire positions. Temp-to-hire positions give employers a …

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