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Photo by Royal A on Pexels.com LinkedIn's Job Search Having a Linkedin account allows users to form professional connects with other professionals near and far. Having an account makes you visible to others in your professions and helps you market yourself as a college student. While in college, you can increase your employability by networking … Continue reading How to do a Job Search on LinkedIn →

Photo by Marcus Aurelius on Pexels.com What is a salaried Employee & why should you care? In a 2019 article, Doyle defined salary as "a fixed amount of money or compensation" paid to an employee by an employer. A salaried employee differs from an hourly employer. An hourly employee is paid by the hour whereas … Continue reading How to do a Salary Search on LinkedIn →

Photo by Polina Zimmerman on Pexels.com Why should you write a post-interview thank you letter? Sending a thank you email or letter to an interviewer shows your gratitude. It is another opportunity for you to “recap some of the conversational highlights” (Monster, n.d.). Most importantly, sending a thank you email or letter “is your final … Continue reading How To Write a Post-Interview Thank You Letter →

Photo by mentatdgt on Pexels.com Why should you write a cover letter? Not every potential employer will ask for a cover letter, they may only ask for a resume. However, it is important to know how to draft cover letter if requested for one. Cover letters allow you to “demonstrate your written communication ability to … Continue reading How to Create A Cover Letter →

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Part of an engaging and informative LinkedIn profile is examples of projects you have completed in the past or the ones you are currently working on. These projects can be related to academic work based on your major, your job, or even your hobbies. When choosing projects to add, make … Continue reading How to Add a Project to Your LinkedIn Profile →

Photo by Tracy Le Blanc on Pexels.com Why Linkedin? This illustrated procedure will explain how to create a LinkedIn account. LinkedIn allows its users to build professional connections and find jobs tailored to their interests and experiences. By creating connections, potential employers can learn more about through your profile, your experiences, and by reading what … Continue reading How to Make a LinkedIn Account in 9 Easy Steps →

Photo by Christina Morillo on Pexels.com Taking selfies and videos are common pastimes. However, the photos you post on your social media may not be the best photo to use as a professional headshot to add to a resume or a LinkedIn profile. Before taking a professional headshot, you need to decide which type to … Continue reading Professional Pictures 101 →

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com All college students should make a LinkedIn account at one point or another. “the world's largest professional network with nearly 660+ million users in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide”LinkedIn Three Reasons to Create a Linkedin Account Photo by Minervastudio on Pexels.com Connect with Other Students & Professionals … Continue reading Why Should You, A College Student, Have A LinkedIn Account? →