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Monday Motivation | Connect, Meet, Repeat

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week: Curious to learn more about professionals you admire or that are currently holding positions in an institution that is your dream workplace? Send them a message on LinkedIn and introduce yourself. Explain why you’re reaching out to them and ask if they’re comfortable offering…

Monday Motivation | Be Thorough

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week: Employers might insert special requests outside the standard cover letter-resume duo in their listings as a way to make sure applicants have carefully read the job description. Don’t get caught off guard, and make sure to pay extra attention to the application instructions. Pro…

Monday Motivation | Look Beyond the Title

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week While you may have your heart set on a specific kind of role, be a bit flexible when it comes to the titles of positions you look into. The same title could mean very different things at different organizations. It’s arguably more important to…

Monday Motivation | Not All Job Interviews Happen in Offices

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week Digital job boards lead to digital applications that can lead to digital interviews. If an employer chooses to talk to you via a video-chat interview, make sure to be prepared. Choose a quiet, well-lit setting where you won’t be interrupted, check your internet connection,…

Monday Motivation | Learn How to Say No

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week Interviewing for multiple positions will sometimes lead to multiple job offers. Sounds great, right? Yes, but declining a job offer can be harder than it seems. You don’t want to burn any bridges, so make sure to be graceful but direct when the time…