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What is your networking style?

There are nine distinct networking profiles often seen in early-career job seekers, each representing a stage on the journey from passive observer to active “Closer.”

The closer profile is the most sought-after, known for intentional targeting, strong relationship-building, and a …

By Caroline Figueiredo Hausmann
Caroline Figueiredo Hausmann Assistant Director, Graduate Career Development
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Looking for a global position?

Diversifying your job search strategy is always a good idea. Here are some tips and tricks for our globally minded job seekers!

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Take a look at a few of our technology resources to help you get started!

Interstride

By Caroline Figueiredo Hausmann
Caroline Figueiredo Hausmann Assistant Director, Graduate Career Development
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Here are some common reactions I hear to “referrals” in the job search

Before reading on, which one below best captures your current perspective?

Person 1: “Referrals don’t work; I have one for every application but still no interviews”
Person 2: “Referrals only help “
Person 3: “Referrals made getting my dream job …

By Caroline Figueiredo Hausmann
Caroline Figueiredo Hausmann Assistant Director, Graduate Career Development
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10 Undergraduate Business Schools to Watch in 2025: Kogod School of Business

American University Kogod School of Business

Looking at American University’s Kogod School of Business for inspiration on where business education is going, we hardly know where to glance first.

This fall, it overhauled its core curriculum with the most significant …

By Gabriel Pickett
Gabriel Pickett Associate Director Undergraduate Career Development
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Artificial Intelligence and the Candidate Experience

In her recent article in the NACE Journal, Mary Scott, founder of Scott Resource Group, acknowledges the debate among those in university recruiting about the use of AI.

“There is considerable theorizing about how to best harness the promise of …

By Gabriel Pickett
Gabriel Pickett Associate Director Undergraduate Career Development
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AI in Networking: How Businesses Are Adapting in 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has found its way into nearly every industry, even those not traditionally associated with tech. According to Stanford University’s AI Index Report 2023, the number of companies adopting AI has more than doubled since 2017. AI in …

By Gabriel Pickett
Gabriel Pickett Associate Director Undergraduate Career Development
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How to Deal with Interview Anxiety

You’ve fine-tuned your resume, you’ve put in dozens of hours or more on every single job search platform in existence, and you’ve aced all the aptitude tests Indeed can throw at you. Now you’re getting responses and you’re fired up; …

By Gabriel Pickett
Gabriel Pickett Associate Director Undergraduate Career Development
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New Collar Jobs: What College Students Need to Know to Stay Competitive

In recent years, largely due to the rapid advancements in generative AI, employers have been increasingly prioritizing skills over formal education. This shift has given rise to something called new collar jobs, positions that emphasize skills, certifications, and hands-on experience. …

By Gabriel Pickett
Gabriel Pickett Associate Director Undergraduate Career Development
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The Ultimate H-1B Guide (via Interstride)

By Gabriel Pickett
Gabriel Pickett Associate Director Undergraduate Career Development
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How to Write a Career Action Plan (With Examples and a Template)

If you’re serious about your professional growth, learning how to write a career action plan is essential. An effective action plan for your career is more than just a list of dreams—it’s a strategic roadmap designed to help you achieve …

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