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To the Nines: Aesthetics of Resume Writing

By: Gina Anselmo, former career advisor for the DePaul University College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences After many years of reviewing resumes, I can easily spot the ones that are in need of a makeover. Sometimes there might be a knee-jerk reaction when drafting a resume to add everything but the kitchen sink in…
Lessons Learned: Believe in the Company You Work For

By: Kenny Lapins, Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) mentor and DePaul University graduate from the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences In this article, Kenny Lapins, DePaul alumnus and mentor, and senior copywriter at Simple Truth, discusses the process of identifying your core competency and defining your career. And, finally, the power of believing in…
Love What You Do: Ronald McDonald House

By: Rachel Chessky, DePaul University marketing and economics major ’16 Life after college is filled with many exciting new adventures; hiding one’s career path is perhaps the most exciting challenge of them all. At DePaul, each student has to fulfill the Experiential Learning requirement and one way to do this is through an internship. Furthermore,…
Handshake Hacks: Connecting with Mentors

By: Leslie Chamberlain, associate director of DePaul’s Alumni Career Services & Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) Connecting with a mentor allows you to explore college and professional transitions, life challenges, and university and career questions. As you connect on Handshake with DePaul mentors or alumni in the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) network, follow this guide on how to maximize…
The Perks of Storytelling in Interviews

By: Gina Anselmo, former career advisor for the DePaul University College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences The formal process of an interview can sometimes feel awkward, stiff, and formal. In order to make an authentic impression and put your best foot forward, it’s helpful to think about stories that demonstrate your interests, strengths, and…
How to Navigate Unusual Interview Questions

Many professionals talk about the best ways to answer traditional interview questions (“What is your biggest weakness?”) and behavioral questions designed to understand how you’ve handled past situations (“Tell me about a time when you had to address an angry customer”). But how do you prepare for an interviewer who wants to know how many trees…

To the Nines: Aesthetics of Resume Writing

Lessons Learned: Believe in the Company You Work For

Love What You Do: Ronald McDonald House

Handshake Hacks: Connecting with Mentors

The Perks of Storytelling in Interviews

How to Navigate Unusual Interview Questions