9 Steps to Nail the College Career Fair

The big day has come. You have made it to the job fair, you are dressed professionally and focused. So, now what?

It is important to understand that campus recruiters travel a lot, do multiple careers fairs, and are under great pressure to …

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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Path 2 Success

New “Path 2 Success” web pages guide RU-N undergraduate students to academic and career success, connecting students in all schools with the information, services, and resources needed to reach their goals!

First-years, sophomores, juniors, and seniors have pages curated specifically …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Find Your Next Opportunity at the Fall Career Fair!

The Rutgers-Newark Fall Career Fair is right around the corner! Meet with employers, explore opportunities, and build your network.

If it’s your first time attending a career fair or you want to get the lay of the land before you …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Get Your Career Fair Outfit at the Rutgers-Newark Career Closet!

Need help developing your professional wardrobe? Attend this one-day event to select some clothing—at NO cost—that will help you to present your best self. Stop by and select some items for the Fall Career Fair.

Career Closet will be open …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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How to Adapt When Healthcare Provider Shortages Are Worse Than Ever

You don’t need to be told how difficult it is to manage your facility these days — you’re living it. Shortages of physicians, nurses and other clinicians is making it challenging, if not impossible, for many institutions to provide services …

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Nearly Half of College Students Don’t Feel Career-Ready, Forage Study Finds 

Career preparation is a core component of the college experience — but nearly half of college students don’t feel confident that they have the skills and resources to land their first job, according to a Forage study.

Moreover, many students …

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Should job seekers include their race, ethnicity, gender, country of origin, sexual orientation and other such factors in their resume?

Yesterday, I ran across a query from a college career counselor asking her peers for help. Yesterday also marked the first day of testimony in the trial of one of the four Minneapolis police officers who killed George Floyd last …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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The Ultimate Guide to Body Language during a Job Interview: Part II

Body language is incredibly important during a job interview. In fact, it’s perhaps even more important than your tone of voice and your choice of words. The reason for this is your inflection and vocabulary can be practiced and memorized …

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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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7 Tips for Ensuring You Pass Employment Background Checks

The landscape for job seekers has changed dramatically over the past six months. With many office roles now based at home, remote work has become the norm and interviews are mainly carried out via video link rather than in person. This …

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Navigating Professional Development When Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life

Deciding to leave active duty and transition to civilian life is often a stressful and difficult decision. Upon transition, military members might have questions about what their next moves should be. Should they go back to school? Venture a new …

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What is Ableism? | Confronting Ableism in the Workplace

Despite the significant number of people living with disability across the U.S.—and the world at large—widespread misconceptions about disability can cause ableist language and behavior to proliferate. 

But what is ableism, and how does it play out in the …

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