Category: Interviewing
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Personal Branding 101
By Ira Deshmukh, Career Community Ambassador When you go into an interview, or walk into a school or work event, you are representing your core values, your vision, your journey up until that point and what you offer to the industry you belong to. Think of yourself as a company or an organization. Your brand…
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The Professor-Approved Way to Ask for Letters of Recommendation
By: Ellie Santonato, Career Community Advisor Fall is here, which means one thing: pumpkin spice lattes are back! Just kidding. For those interested in continuing their education or returning to school, autumn means applications for graduate school, law school, and fellowships will open over the next few weeks. Overall, the graduate school application process is…
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My Career Journey at DePaul
by Kyra Buenaventura As a wide-eyed, excited freshman, I entered DePaul with two years of work experience and the mindset to conquer the world. One of the most formative experiences of my career path was participating in the EDGE program at DePaul. EDGE, or Education and Development Grant for Employability, is a program that is…
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How to Make a Good Impression in a Virtual Job Interview
Follow this guide to prep and perfect your video interview skills. Guidance Provided By: The Handshake Team There’s no question that for many job-seekers, interviewing is the most intimidating part of the process. But what if you could do it from the comfort of home? For many employers, virtual interviewing is the future—whether you live far…
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How to Prepare Questions for the Winter Career Fair, With Examples
Tips for developing questions that will help you learn more about employers. Guidance Provided By: The Handshake Team Attending DePaul’s upcoming virtual Winter Career Fair (Feb 24) on Handshake will help you get an internship or job as employers focus on hiring students virtually. Virtual career fairs sessions are a great opportunity for you to connect with…
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How to Prepare Your Virtual Career Fair “Elevator Pitch”
Learn how to create the perfect elevator pitch ahead of your next career fair – with examples! Guidance Provided By: The Handshake Team So, you’ve registered for the DePaul Winter virtual career fair. You’ve scoped out the attending employers, registered for a few group and 1:1 sessions, and you’re feeling excited about the connections you’re about to make.…
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