Author Archives: Career Development Center

How to Ask for a Promotion—and Get It

Asking for a promotion can be anxiety-inducing, but it doesn't have to be. In fact, with the right preparation, asking for a promotion can be relatively stress-free. Also, it's important to keep in mind that sometimes your manager is too busy to realize …

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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5 Common Interview Mistakes and How to Fix Them

You're ready for a new challenge. You did your research, sent out applications, and eventually interviewed. When you finally heard back, you were told you were a great candidate, but your application just didn't stand out. Why?

One likely answer …

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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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Tips for Answering Behavioral Interview Questions [INFOGRAPHIC]

Do behavioral interview questions strike fear in your heart? You're not alone. These questions have a bad rap for catching job candidates off guard—but with enough preparation, they don't have to! Follow these tips for tackling behavioral questions, and you'll walk …

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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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Anatomy of a Winning Resume [INFOGRAPHIC]

The elements of a resume have evolved greatly over the years; back in the day, candidates would include their heights and weights on their CVs! Thankfully, those days are behind us, but that doesn't mean that the proper format of …

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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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14 Essential Machine Learning Algorithms

A subset of artificial intelligence, machine learning is a class of methods for automatically creating models from data. Using the relationships derived from the training dataset, these models are then able to make predictions on unseen data. Machine learning algorithms …

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Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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Abbott’s ‘Shaping the Future of STEM’ Podcast (Episode 2)

For more than 130 years, Abbott has changed the world by creating new products and technologies in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. Now, Abbott is changing the face of careers in STEM.

How this top employer is changing the face …

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Sample Interview Questions: Why Do You Want to Work Here?

This question is designed to demonstrate how much research you've done on the firm as well as to see if you might be a good “fit.” To get further information about a particular firm, you should read recent press stories …

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14 Great Jobs for College Students That Give You “Real World” Skills

There’s a lot going on during your undergraduate years—and not all of it is directly tied to your future career. But at least part of going to college is about getting the skills you need to land your first job …

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Grace Under Pressure: 5 Steps to a Calm, Confident, and Resilient Interview Season

Diane Costigan is Winston & Strawn’s Director of Coaching & Well-Being. She offers bespoke, one-on-one coaching to attorneys and professional staff, and develops industry-leading programs that reflect Winston’s commitment to mental and physical health and well-being.  

There is no denying …

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8 Skills You Need to Build to Land a Senior-Level Job

Getting a senior-level job requires hard work and dedication. It also requires certain skills. In fact, to land a senior-level position, there are several key skills you’ll need. And below are eight of the most important of these skills—which you …

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