Building Resilience by Modeling the Task – Dr. Barrett Mincey – UM Alum

Retrieved from “The U.N.’s view of human development emphasizes resilience to cope with vulnerabilities.”
Dr. Haroon A. Khan, SPPA Faculty member and author:
• The Idea of Good Governance and the Politics of the Global South
• Globalization and the Challenges of …

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Top Video Job Interview Tips

Due to COVID 19 restrictions, the recruitment process has experienced some challenges. With most face-time sessions suspended, video interviews come as a viable solution especially on filtering several candidates.

If you are taking your first Zoom video interview, the experience …

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What Size Company Is Right for You? Here’s What I’ve Learned Going From Startups to a Fortune 500 Company

Last year, after a decade of working at small startups, I set my sights on larger, established companies: Series Bs, recent IPOs, and the Fortune 500. Recently married, in my mid-30s, and staring down a global pandemic, I was looking …

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3 Keys to Writing Cover Letters That Stand Out

It's a myth that high quality job openings are few and far between thanks to Covid. The truth is, despite the economic uncertainty created by the pandemic, there are many great openings out there. And to get them—or, at least, …

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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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The Right Way to Include Your Work Experience on a Resume (With Examples)

We all know resumes are important. They’re your first impression. The highlight reel of your qualifications. The tool that you can use to land an interview (and ultimately a job).

Your past experience takes up the bulk of your resume …

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Should You Go to Grad School? 5 Things to Consider in the COVID Era

During times of economic weakness or uncertainty, many graduate programs see their applications swell. There are already signs that the economic strain brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic will drive the same kind of increased interest in graduate school.

While …

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3 Tips for Remote Onboarding

Illustration by Marian Blair

There are quite a few boxes to check when you start a new job. You’ll be expected to get to know your colleagues, familiarize yourself with organizational systems, and make a good impression, all while doing …

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9 Ways to Keep Growing in Your Career During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed nearly every aspect of our lives, including work. Millions have been laid off due to the economic downturn, and many companies have had to tighten their budgets in other areas, freezing pay, promotions, and hiring, …

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Data Spotlight: How Spotify Wrapped Makes Music Data Feel Personable

Spotify listeners are likely familiar with the annual buzz that surrounds Spotify Wrapped. At the end of each year, Spotify provides users with a summary of their music history, top artists, favorite genres, and total minutes of music, and more—all …

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Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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Living with Chronic Illness or Disability | Know Your Strengths

The job search is already an anxiety-inducing endeavor, but it can also be demoralizing when you live with chronic illness or disability. You may be unsure of whether or not to disclose your health status from the get-go and, if …

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