Externship vs Internship: What’s the Difference?

Pursuing work-based experiences before you start your career can help you gain professional experience and hard and soft workplace skills. They can also teach you what kind of work you like (and don’t like!) to do. So what sort of …

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Reach Your Professional Goals and Build Your Skills…Right from Your Laptop!

LinkedIn Learning is the perfect way to take your professional development to the next level. And the best part is, you don’t have to enroll in a semester-long course or invest in a pricey program. It’s completely free for Rutgers-Newark …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Have a Remote Internship? Here Are 6 Ways to Stand Out

The global pandemic has ushered in an era of remote work, but not all employees are fans of a virtual office. Recent research from Glassdoor found that 70% of interns view remote work negatively, citing difficulty in communication and collaboration …

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Should You Apply to Positions You Are Under-Qualified For?

Should you apply for positions that you are not completely qualified for? This is a question that many job seekers struggle with. On the one hand, you do not want to sell yourself short and miss an opportunity to advance …

By HospitalRecruiting
HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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Not Sure What You Should Be Making at Your First Job? Here’s How to Figure Out the Right Number to Aim for

Launching your career by landing your first full-time job can be thrilling, but there might be one small thing you’re not so sure about as you wait to hear the words, “You’re hired!”: Money.

How do you know what to …

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How to Get an Internship Without Work Experience

An internship can dramatically improve your odds of securing a full-time job. In fact, 70% of employers offer full-time positions to their interns, according to research from the National Association of Colleges and Employers

But how exactly can you score …

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Disliked Your Internship? 5 Things to Do ASAP

You thought you’d done the right thing by landing a summer internship (maybe without any work experience), but the school year is here and you regret the hours you spent in the role. It’s hard not to feel like an …

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4 Common Challenges Interns Face

Each year on the last Thursday in July, employers take the opportunity to celebrate their hard-working interns on National Intern Day. The holiday was created by the job search platform WayUp in 2017 as a way to shine a light …

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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How to Prep for Your Career BEFORE You’re in an Active Job Search

Are you past the beginner stage of your career prep but not quite ready to launch a full-on job search? One of the best ways to build your resume and get real experience is by participating in a micro-internship! Micro-internships …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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4 ways to stand out as an intern

Internships are valuable and educational opportunities to get your foot in the door and gain experience in the career of your choice. Often interns have the chance to transition to employment.

How do you get to the point where an …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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