How to Clean Up Your Social Media Footprint Before Your Job Search

When researching candidates, recruiters look at a lot more than resumes and cover letters. They also look at social media—to find out how you present yourself, how others perceive you, and how well you might fit with their culture. That’s …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Virtual Road Trips to the Real World – Employer Site Visit over Winter Break!

Arcadia students are invited to take a virtual Road Trip to the Real World! Road Trips offer college students the opportunity to attend a virtual employer site visit between January 4 – 19, 2022. Host companies will talk about their …

By Alice Song
Alice Song Career Advisor
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How to Create a Powerful LinkedIn Profile That Gets You Noticed

LinkedIn has more 55 million registered companies, and some 86 percent of recruiters use LinkedIn to help them find qualified candidates. This means if you’re looking to grow your career, using the networking platform is a necessity. And if you're …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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First-generation, job hunting students should use their college’s LinkedIn alumni page

One of the best sources of job hunting assistance for any college or university student at any campus is the school’s career service office. Sadly, it is also one of the most underused resources.

Beth Williams, Director of Career Services …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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How to Ask for a LinkedIn Recommendation (with Samples)

Are recommendations on LinkedIn important? It’s true that the final hiring decision will not be made based on what a past client or coworker says about you. But your goal is to grab the attention of a recruiter way earlier …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Set Your Preferences to Receive Customized Career News!

You can now customize your career newsletter to receive career content that interests you, including upcoming events, jobs and internships, and helpful tips and blogs on a variety of career topics. Follow the steps below to set up your preferences …

By Alice Song
Alice Song Career Advisor
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Is Your Online Presence Hurting Your Career?

For many of us, social media is an integral part of everyday life—and for many employers, a prospective hire’s online presence can be a major factor in determining employability. In addition to reading through resumes and cover letters, 90% of …

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