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Shouting Into The (Social Media) Void: Networking Via LinkedIn

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| By Nora Fogarty | By now, I’m sure you’ve heard it a thousand times: It’s not about what you know, but who you know. It’s an adage that is thrown around so often in discussions about job hunting or networking that sometimes it seems the words themselves no longer have any meaning, beyond the way they pair so nicely with a sage nod from an authority figure or … [Read more...] about Shouting Into The (Social Media) Void: Networking Via LinkedIn

Summarizing Yourself: How to Write an Effective LinkedIn Profile Statement

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| By Nora Fogarty | It’s the hardest part of any LinkedIn profile: creating a profile summary that effectively communicates your skills and your professional goals, and captures the reader’s attention before they scroll down or click away. After all, LinkedIn isn’t like Facebook or Instagram; it’s a network created for professional development, and you want your content to … [Read more...] about Summarizing Yourself: How to Write an Effective LinkedIn Profile Statement

Your LinkedIn Profile: Do’s and Don’ts

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| By Maddy Gonzalez | A great way to connect with professionals and your peers in a professional environment is to create a LinkedIn account. LinkedIn allows its users to easily network with potential employers and to essentially display users’ resumes online. Creating a LinkedIn account is not complicated, but there are a few Do’s and Don’ts one should be aware of when … [Read more...] about Your LinkedIn Profile: Do’s and Don’ts

A Few LinkedIn Suggestions

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Job seekers can no longer deny the importance of social media in today’s job search. An increasing number of employers are using social media to evaluate potential employees. While Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are very popular social media avenues, they might not reflect the most professional aspects of individuals, and can actually prove damaging at times. LinkedIn, on the … [Read more...] about A Few LinkedIn Suggestions

Negotiating Salary and Evaluating Job Offers

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A number of alumni have contacted Career Services recently to ask about resources for negotiating and evaluating job offers, including salary and benefits. We always encourage you to evaluate offers based on total compensation, which may include salary, benefits, time off, educational reimbursement, bonuses, and other perks. One example of an often overlooked negotiation … [Read more...] about Negotiating Salary and Evaluating Job Offers