5 signs that your résumé is boring

This article was originally written by STEPHANIE VOZZA and published on Fast Company.

Lackluster résumés can lead to fewer interview opportunities. Here’s how to avoid this problem.

Résumés are fairly cut-and-dry documents. Following the traditional template helps you convey your …

By Marissa Deitch
Marissa Deitch Executive Director
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A Day in the Life of a Social Media Manager

Ever wonder what a social media manager does all day? If so, check out the below: one social media manager tells Vault what she does during each minute of her day at work.

A Day in the Life: Social Media Manager

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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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5 Signs You May Need to Take Mental Health Leave

The question of whether to take a mental health leave from work is very complex, and the particulars can vary from person to person. We recently spoke about the different types of mental health leave that are available to you, …

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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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Employer Spotlight: Vizion Group PR

Vizion Group PR is a small agency located on Route 30 in Berwyn with small group of prominent clients, including The National Dog Show and the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe. Other clients include celebrity golf …

By Kiersten Borkert
Kiersten Borkert Career Counselor
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Is Marketing a Good Career Path?

If you’re considering pursuing a marketing career, you may be wondering if marketing is a good career path. What types of jobs are in the field, and what kind of professional progress is possible? The marketing field covers an array …

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Connect with 25+ Employers and Grad Schools

The countdown is officially ON! We are so excited about this year’s JobFest, Campus Philly’s annual career fair and networking event for college students and recent grads, taking place virtually on March 29 from 3-6pm EST! Learn more about the …

By Kiersten Borkert
Kiersten Borkert Career Counselor
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What Are Writing Skills?

You don’t need to be the great next American novelist to use writing skills. Writing skills apply to nearly every field, even if you’re not working in a creative career.

At work, writing is a hard skill we use to …

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6 Signs a PR Career is Right for You

PR isn’t a career as fierce as Olivia Pope makes it seem on “Scandal” or as sexy as Samantha Jones portrayed on “Sex in the City,” but those in the industry love what they do.

It’s also an industry with …

By Kiersten Borkert
Kiersten Borkert Career Counselor
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Employer Spotlight: National Philanthropic Trust

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST (NPT) is a public charity dedicated to providing philanthropic expertise to donors, foundations and financial institutions, enabling them to realize their philanthropic aspirations. Our mission is to increase philanthropy in society. We have made nearly 541,000 grants …

By Kiersten Borkert
Kiersten Borkert Career Counselor
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Employer Spotlight: Hajoca Corporation

About Hajoca:

Founded in 1858 by three entrepreneurs, Hajoca Corporation is the nation’s largest privately held wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, industrial pipes-valves-fittings, pool and waterworks supplies for residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure construction. Hajoca has more than 400 locations …

By Kiersten Borkert
Kiersten Borkert Career Counselor
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