Career One Stop It used to be that employers only had resumes, cover letters, and interviews to go by when making hiring decisions. That changed with increased use of the Internet and social networking. Many employers check profiles on popular online sites before...

By Erin C. Westgate, Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Florida More and more of us are staying home in an attempt to slow down the spreading coronavirus. But being stuck at home can lead to boredom. Boredom is a signal that we’re not meaningfully...

This article originally posted at Career Services, University of Colrado Boulder. Many students may be uncertain of plans for summer internships, job offers or the status of graduate school applications as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve. Like many of us,...

By University of Colorado Boulder Sometimes an unintentional mistake can keep you from a great job opportunity. Here are some tips to help you avoid the common pitfalls many people make when seeking employment. 1. Don’t let your social media tell the wrong story...

By Gabe Bullard WAMU Public Radio This article is part of Coronavirus in the D.C. Region series. Sophie Desmond went out one day last week for an essential activity. It wasn’t to buy groceries, get medicine or care for a loved one, the kinds of things most of us have...

By Jim “Butch” Reiser Delaware Valley University (Blog) Jim “Butch” Reiser, an experienced HR leader and interview and job search coach, provided these tips for acing a video job interview.  Find a quiet, private, well-lit place, free from possible interruptions....

By Sara LaJeunesse Penn State News UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Applying for a job? Don’t come across as self-absorbed on your Facebook page. Don’t express your strong views on potentially controversial topics either. According to researchers at Penn State, job recruiters...