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Making a Career Change in Your 30s, 40s, or 50s: Strategies for Success

It’s easy to mythologize our grandparents’ and parents’ careers.

Many of them worked in the same industry – or even at the same company! -throughout their lives. They earned healthy pensions, were promoted regularly, and came to view their peers …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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20+ Internship Statistics Students Need to Know

For students, internships are often hallowed as the way to successfully start your career. But how necessary are they to actually getting a job? Do all (or most) students do them? Who doesn’t, and why? We gathered key internship statistics …

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What Is a Growth Mindset?

When you think of intelligence, do you think of it as a fixed trait — that the intellect someone is born with is all the intellect they’ll ever have? Or do you think of intelligence as something you can grow and …

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Proactively Shaping Your Career: Cultivating Future Opportunities

In today’s dynamic professional landscape, crafting a resilient career trajectory involves staying primed for growth and seizing opportunities as they unfold.

Whether comfortably ensconced in your current role or eyeing future prospects, maintaining an enduring allure as a sought-after professional …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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How Military Personnel Can Transition Back to Civilian Life

People decide to join the military for a variety of reasons. Some enlist due to a sense of duty to their country, while others will join because they want to be a part of something bigger than themselves. A military …

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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4 Tips for Salary Negotiations During the Interview Process

Ah, money. We all think about it plenty, but it can be so uncomfortable to bring up in conversation—especially when the topic is that you deserve more of it! When it comes to negotiating your salary for a new job, …

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When to Apply For Summer Internships: A Timeline

You may have a stellar internship resume, a polished cover letter, and prepared answers to interview questions. But do you know when to start the internship application process? Knowing when to apply for an internship is necessary to increase your …

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How to Talk About Your Resume While on an Interview

Job interviews can be pretty tough if you’re underprepared or don’t have a whole lot of experience. Perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of an interview is when you’re asked to “walk” the interviewer through your resume, as it’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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5 Tips to Survive the Job-Search Struggle as a Young Christian

Needing some job search encouragement?

Check out these tips for a Christian perspective on the job search.

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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4 Ways International Students Can Gain U.S. Work Experience with F-1 Visas

If you're an international student who wants to work in the U.S. after graduation, you need to maximize every opportunity you have to gain work experience before you graduate. The reason is, in the end, U.S. employers are most impressed …

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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