Creating an Effective Resume with Little to No Work Experience

When you’re ready to start your job search for the first time, you might feel as though the deck is stacked against you. With limited work experience, or perhaps none at all, you’ll need to craft your resume so that …

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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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A Day in the Life of a Non-Profit Organization Manager

Mike is an Independent Non-Profit Organization Management Professional based out of Charlottesville, VA. Currently giving his experience and leadership skills to the American Red Cross, Mike is a Leadership Partner with the Services to Armed Forces Program, a Regional Training …

By Tamar Celis
Tamar Celis Career Advising Specialist
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What Does it Mean to be a Technical Writer?

Deja is a Technical Writer with the Indiana Department of Transportation. Based out of Indianapolis, Deja writes and edits job proposals for projects ranging from routine traffic light maintenance to major highway construction. She urges interested students to get involved …

By Tamar Celis
Tamar Celis Career Advising Specialist
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A Day in the Life of a Professional Musician

Susan is a professional musician and adjunct faculty member at Salisbury University. When she isn’t recording new material, Susan is helping educate new audio engineers for the industry. She tells about her life experiences and explains how to truly follow …

By Tamar Celis
Tamar Celis Career Advising Specialist
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Apply for a Limited-term Appointment at Guam EPA!

Looking for meaningful work in the field of environmental protection? Guam EPA is looking for limited-term employees for the following positions:

Administrative Assistant
Biologist
Chemist
Engineer
Environmental Health Specialist
Environmental Inspector
Environmental Technician
Planner

See the flyer for more details!

By Tamar Celis
Tamar Celis Career Advising Specialist
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What is it Like to be an ICU Nurse?

Corrie is a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She advises current nursing students to get as much clinical experience as possible. You’ll pick up the necessary terminology and nuances of nursing …

By Ashley Archangelo
Ashley Archangelo Customer Success Manager
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So You Want to be a Content Creator? Hear Advice from this VP at Vice Media

Marsha is the Senior VP of Content and Community Strategy at VICE Media, working tirelessly to “strengthen the internal culture and external perception of the organization.” Marsha brings her 30-plus years of news production experience to VICE, curating weekly content …

By Ashley Archangelo
Ashley Archangelo Customer Success Manager
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Ever Wonder What it’s Like to be a Zookeeper?

Kara is a Zookeeper with the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens. With a degree in Marine Biology and extensive internship experience with animal care, Kara landed her job at the zoo by leveraging both that experience and her networks. …

By Ashley Archangelo
Ashley Archangelo Customer Success Manager
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Featured in the Field: Working as a Medical Coder

Gail is a Medical Coder at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Wisconsin. Working out of the hospital in Waukesha, Gail’s main role as a coder is to analyze clinical statements written by the staff doctors and to then assign standard codes …

By Ashley Archangelo
Ashley Archangelo Customer Success Manager
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Featured in the Field: Working as a Classical Musician and Conductor

Frank is a classical musician and internationally acclaimed choral conductor, having performed with Grammy Award-winning vocal group Chanticleer, held the position of Music Director for both the Washington DC Men’s Camerata and the Woodley Ensemble as well as the conductor …

By Ashley Archangelo
Ashley Archangelo Customer Success Manager
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