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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5 predictions for 2023 hiring and recruiting trends

Recently, College Recruiter asked CEOs and other industry thought leaders in the hiring sphere for their best predictions for 2023 hiring and recruiting trends. From focusing on creating stronger employer branding to an emphasis on technology and automation in recruitment, …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Career Fair Prep Week: Get ready for the Winter 2023 All-Majors Career & Internship Fair

The Winter 2023 All Majors Career & Internship Fair is coming up on Wednesday and Thursday, January 25-26. Students from all majors and years of study are invited to attend where you will have the opportunity to network with employers …

By Kyle Inselman
Kyle Inselman Director, Alumni Career & Professional Development
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Finding a Meaningful Second Act Career

After spending years advancing in their careers, many seasoned professionals debut in second acts that combine purpose with a paycheck. With the average life expectancy growing apace across the globe, most of us face the prospect of working in some …

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Preparing to Re-Enter the Workforce After Retirement

If you’re returning to work after retiring, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re far from it. 

“After dipping during the pandemic, ‘unretirements’ are on the rise due to a tight labor market, lessened pandemic concerns, and high inflation,” …

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3 Essential Differences Between a Resume and a LinkedIn Profile

You’ve likely heard that your resume and LinkedIn profile should mimic each other.

For instance, the position titles and years you held them should be the same on both mediums. If they don’t correspond, employers will wonder if you’re hiding …

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A Beginner’s Guide to Business Attire

Showing up to work often means juggling various responsibilities, to-dos, and scheduling — so what you’re going to wear might be the last thing on your mind. Yet your business attire, or what you wear to work, can reflect your …

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Have You Heard of Micro-Internships? Learn More & Find One Now!

Micro-Internships are short-term, professional assignments that help you build skills, explore career options, and prove yourself to prospective employers. Unlike a traditional internship, these paid opportunities typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work, and many can be completed …

By Mary Michael Hawkins
Mary Michael Hawkins Senior Director, Undergraduate Career & Professional Development
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New Year’s Resolutions for Your Career

The new year is right around the corner, and with it will come flying cars, teleportation devices, time travel, UFOs, and if my calculations are correct, we will finally learn the true identity of the entity known as Bigfoot. Yes …

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Negotiating Beyond Salary | 14 Employee Benefits to Consider

It can seem that salary is to job value what location is to real estate—everything. While salary is, of course, an important factor when you’re considering a job offer, there are other perks to explore, as well.

Remember that compensation …

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