Category: COVID-19
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Who’s Hiring: Recruiting Trends in Technology & Design
COVID-19 has impacted nearly all industries across the United States economy. In the Tech & Design community (TD), many of the trends indicate a decline in hiring due to COVID-19; however, the trends in some sectors show continued hiring and others show increased demand. Big Tech Industry Continues to Hire Big technology companies are…
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5 Ways to Gain Health Care & Science Experience During COVID-19
By Betsy Cahill, Career Community Advisor, Health Care & Science While the job market has shifted over the past couple of months, there are still numerous ways to continue gaining experience, honing new skills, making connections, and exploring career paths. 1. Remote Internships As many internships are moving from in-person to remote for the summer, this…
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Who’s Hiring: Recruiting Trends in the Business, Entrepreneurship & Consulting Community
Accounting, Audit & Compliance Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) are in demand right now as accountants are needed to triage the impact of COVID-19 on businesses. It is encouraging to note that accounting firms are hiring during the pandemic. Public accounting firms are transitioning well to remote work, including for internships and new hires, though some…
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The Upside of Grad School During a Recession
The economic impact of COVID-19 has many soon-to-be graduates considering alternate paths. In fact, 58% of college students nationally are focusing on applying to grad school rather than pursuing a job or internship. Don’t let this discourage you. There are a number of benefits of grad school during a recession. Hone Your Craft While grad…
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Who’s Hiring: Recruiting Trends in Education, Nonprofit & Government
Law Enforcement & Civil Service Top Posted Occupations in Illinois: Compliance Officers Emergency Management Directors First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Protective Service Workers, All Other Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers Correctional Officers and Jailers Fire Inspectors…
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Advice for the Class of 2020 from Employers in BEC Industries
By: Emily Komendera, Assistant Director of Employer Engagement If you are searching for a job or internship, employers are out there looking for you on Handshake! Take a look at this list of 500 companies who are hiring now. In the Business, Entrepreneurship and Consulting Career Community, we’ve seen COVID-19 impact our employers on both…
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