How to Negotiate Your Salary or Raise Like a Pro

We’d all like to go on exotic vacations or buy a brand-new Ferrari. Some of us just want to purchase awesome collectibles that are totally not toys, and watch cartoons all day. The problem is these things all cost money, …

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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Should I Put My Pronouns on My Resume? Ask the “Queer Career Coach”

While we now use online job boards and Zoom meetings in place of classified ads and formal handshakes, one thing remains the same: A good resume can speak volumes about you, before you even open your mouth. Your resume is …

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LinkedIn Mistakes to Avoid—Learn from Mine!

LinkedIn is a necessary evil. You need a profile, and it should be pristine. You probably already know this. I myself have often touted the importance of LinkedIn on this blog.

Which is why I'm ashamed to admit that my …

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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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Three tips for military service members enrolling in higher education

Three tips for military service members enrolling in higher education

Tracey Thomas, making a difference in military service members’ lives at UACCB since 2003

Understanding VA Educational Benefits

Military service members are often on “information overload” after exiting the military, …

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Internship Opportunity for Sports Management Students

Are you looking for an internship in the sports industry that gives you the opportunity to travel, build network connections, and gain valuable experience to push your career forward? The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) is accepting applications for the …

By Kiersten Borkert
Kiersten Borkert Career Counselor
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On the Art of Selecting a Graduate Program

After taking into account the costs of pursuing a graduate degree, you now move on to one of the most stressful parts of your graduate experience: deciding which program is right for you. As a graduate student in the seventh …
By Kiersten Borkert
Kiersten Borkert Career Counselor
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25 Inspiring Quotes From Oscar-Winning Broadway Star Ariana DeBose

The name Ariana DeBose is often flanked by the words “triple threat.” And Hamilton choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler has said that in an industry where not all triple threats live up to the label, DeBose is truly “a principal dancer. And …

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7 Reasons Why being an RBT is the Coolest Job Ever!

From Helping Hands Family

Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) are the foundation of any ABA program for a child with autism. They implement behavior plans (most of the time this looks like play) and work directly with children on specific goals, …

By Kiersten Borkert
Kiersten Borkert Career Counselor
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How to Use Your Disability as a Strength When Applying for a Job

Lois Barth is a Human Development Expert, Speaker, Life and Business Coach, and Author of the book, “Courage to SPARKLE; The Audacious Girls’ Guide to Creating A Life that Lights You Up.” Lois will be a panelist at the College …

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Register for CSN’s Virtual Mentorship Program

Collective Success Network is accepting registrations for their Virtual Mentorship Program for first-generation and/or low-income college students in the Philadelphia area. In this program, you will learn how to successfully navigate college and fulfill your career aspirations, see the world …

By Kiersten Borkert
Kiersten Borkert Career Counselor
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