Employers Are Looking for These 6 Factors in Job Candidates

Military.com | By Peter Weddle

I get a lot of emails from frustrated job seekers. Most of it is a riff on a single theme: in essence, the messages say, “I’ve spent the last two, three, four or more months sending out …

By Christopher Mullenax
Christopher Mullenax Associate Director for Employer Relations
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STEM Internships SPRING 2024

STEM Internships+

Internships and other short-term opportunities.

There is still time to find an internship, though the deadlines are fast approaching. If an internship did not happen this summer, read this encouraging article on maximizing your time in various ways. …

By Vanessa Jimenez
Vanessa Jimenez STEM Coordinator of Student Engagement and Industrial Outreach
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From Veteran to Director

How Light & Wonder’s Tonia Adams harnessed transferable skills to build her career

Tonia Adams comes from a family of military veterans; her dad served in the Army and her mom in the Army Reserves. Despite this early exposure, Tonia …

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The Limits of Labels and the Importance of Safe Spaces at Work

Bekah Nye isn’t particular about pronouns.

“I honestly don’t care if anyone calls me sir, he, they, she. I don’t care what someone calls me at this point; I don’t feel like I need to label myself for anybody else,” …

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Understanding Your Job Offer – It’s Not Just About the Salary

One of the most common mistakes we see early-career professionals make when negotiating is focusing too singularly on base salary. While it’s an important part of your compensation (and very likely one you should negotiate!) – there are many other …

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Why Being Out at Work Matters – Queer Money Ep. 168

On this Queer Money, we discuss a topic that often brings up angst for many in the LGBTQ community; should I be out at work?

An estimated 50% of LGBTQ individuals in the US are not out at work. Why does visibility matter? What can companies do to encourage self-identification? And how can businesses use …

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5 job search tips for LGBTQ+ college and university students

We asked five professionals, including CEOs and a Co-Founder, for their best advice for LGBTQ+ college and university students embarking on their early career journey. From connecting with LGBTQ+ professional organizations to utilizing LGBTQ+ job boards and resources, these leaders …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Entrepreneurship: Mapping a Development Path for Graduates and Alumni

The entrepreneurial journey is an exhilarating path that beckons to those with a spirit of innovation and a desire to create something extraordinary. For graduates and alumni, entrepreneurship offers a unique avenue for professional fulfillment and impact. 

It’s important for …

By CareerShift
Job hunting & career management solutions
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Hiring Veterans Is Very Smart: 5 Significant Skill Sets They Bring

by Tracy Brower, PhD for Forbes

Senior Contributor

I write about happiness, work-life fulfillment and the future of work.

Nov 12, 2023,05:45pm EST

In the midst of today’s talent shortage and the need to find people who will engage, commit …

By Christopher Mullenax
Christopher Mullenax Associate Director for Employer Relations
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Talent Accelerator Program for High School and College Women

Emerging Leaders in STEM!

Registration is open, earn a $500 Stipend!

This fast-paced, hybrid program introduces high school and college women to biotechnology

and engineering in an all-female cohort environment. Students will get hands-on laboratory

experiences and meet female luminaries …

By Vanessa Jimenez
Vanessa Jimenez STEM Coordinator of Student Engagement and Industrial Outreach
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