For those of us who’ve been working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, it feels like we’re currently living our lives almost exclusively through screens. After staring at a computer to work all day, we’ve got our eyes glued to …
As organizations strive to become more inclusive, it’s imperative to recognize the difference between truly lifting up diverse perspectives and merely expecting new hires to accept and adhere to existing cultural norms that may be rooted in systemic oppression. Years …
Welcome to the CDC’s Ask Me Anything Winter break series.
Missed yesterday’s? We got you: https://careers.newark.rutgers.edu/blog/2021/01/12/january-12-2021-ask-me-anything-winter-break-series/
Today’s question is: Question: How can I stand out in the applicant pool?
Short Answer: Tailor all of your documents, do your research, highlight …
Welcome to the CDC’s Ask Me Anything Winter break series.
Missed yesterday’s? We got you: https://careers.newark.rutgers.edu/blog/2021/01/11/january-11-2021-ask-me-anything-winter-break-series/
Today’s question is: How do I explain that I was laid off?
Address it yourself, be honest but keep it brief!
It might feel …
Welcome to the CDC’s Ask Me Anything Winter break series.
Missed yesterday’s? We got you: https://careers.newark.rutgers.edu/blog/2021/01/08/january-8-2021-ask-me-anything-winter-break-series/
Today’s question is: Should I go to graduate school instead of looking for a job right now?
In short: Weigh the costs and benefits …
It's a myth that high quality job openings are few and far between thanks to Covid. The truth is, despite the economic uncertainty created by the pandemic, there are many great openings out there. And to get them—or, at least, …
We’ve all been told that it’s healthy to take breaks during the workday—and stepping away from your desk presents a great opportunity to recharge your batteries and passively process information. But are your breaks really adding to the energy you …
Guesstimates such as How many ping-pong balls fit in a 747? are among the most unnerving interview questions you can receive. They can seem so off the wall that they can shake up even the most calm, collected candidate. In …
An ever-increasing number of firms are utilizing behavioral interview assessments to identify the best candidates, while simultaneously reducing implicit bias, during on-campus and callback interviews. At its core, behavioral interviewing is a technique in which interviewers ask candidates to give …
Do you have that professional email mostly written, but you’re not quite sure how to wrap it up? Or do you feel like you’re defaulting to the same email closings every time and want some alternatives? Sure, if you’re emailing …
