In the year 1482, Leonardo da Vinci was looking for a job and documented his work history on a piece of paper for an employer he was pursuing. Handing in what is documented as being the first résumé in history, I am …
It’s that time of year when graduating college students are seeking that ever-elusive first job, which is time-consuming and stressful. This is especially true for students exclusively looking for jobs with the federal government. Crafting a federal resume and searching …
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The realm of accounting offers substantial career choices for those seeking it. Accountants are vital to a business because they collect, analyze, and organize financial findings so as to steer a company into making wise financial decisions. Other duties of …
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Do you have a knack for talking? Are you able to get your points across in an effective and comprehensive manner that allows you to effortlessly describe concepts and ideas, regardless of who’s on the receiving end? If so, then …
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A few days before Christmas I touched base with Robin Colombin over a Facebook messenger phone call. Robin (BS ’16, international business, minor in fine art) is stationed with the Peace Corps in rural Benin and traveled two hours to …
Often, when we think of social media and career development, we think of networking and connecting to new people. Certainly this is a useful benefit of social media. But did you know that social media can be helpful for your …
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No matter which holidays you celebrate in the wintertime, if any, you might feel an increase in stress this time of year. With final exams at school, coworkers out of the office, a slow job search season, family and friends …
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How would you like to be able to start your own business without having to spend a lot of money? Well, you can, and no, it isn’t some sort of get rich quick scheme. If you are good at sales …
Gig jobs are those where workers earn money based on the task, or “gig” they complete. Gig workers are typically independent contractors or free-lancers who work part-time, without benefits, sometimes for multiple companies. There has been a lot of buzz …
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Recently, I was making a 17-mile trek across Arvada when our guide brought us to a halt, stretched out his hand and presented us with a brown paper bag. Within this seemingly innocuous container was a collection of several pieces …
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