Tag: Alumni Sharing Knowledge

• How to Successfully Network Online & Make Connections that Will Last

  

  Professionals often talk about the importance of networking, but the act of networking itself can be daunting. Living in a now digital-reliant world, many feel more comfortable engaging with a potential networking contact electronically, whether through formal social channels like LinkedIn or by simply emailing a lead. Networking over the digital sphere, however, means your…

  Michael Elias

  July 14, 2017

  Career Advice

  Alumni Sharing Knowledge, linkedin, networking, referrals, writing skills

• Is Copywriting Your Gig?

  

  By: Kenny Lapins, DePaul LAS 1991, senior copywriter for Centrifuge Brand Marketing As you look beyond your collegiate career to the lifelong career that lies ahead of you, you’re probably asking yourself, “How do I invent a time machine so I can stay 21 forever.” But once you realize pursuing such technology is mere folly,…

  Guest Author

  April 21, 2017

  Career Advice, Industries Unveiled

  Alumni Sharing Knowledge, copywriter, copywriting, Journalism, writer

• What Recruiters Like to See on a Resume & What Makes Them Cringe

  

  By: Kristen A. Urhausen-Kummerer, Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) mentor and former Big Four recruiting and operations leader I have read thousands of resumes in my career with the Big Four and have seen all styles, formats and lengths. Having a resume with the right information, format and presentation can make or break your chances of…

  Guest Author

  March 24, 2017

  Resume & Portfolio

  Alumni Sharing Knowledge, employers, KPMG, professional experience, PwC, recruiters, Resume

• New Year, New Focus: 5 Career Resolutions to Make This Year

  

  By: Gracie Covarrubias, DePaul University organizational and multicultural communication major ’18 and Career Center communications assistant The New Year brings the promise of a fresh start—a new landscape to grow and develop as a person. It’s no secret that every year we all make resolutions that we end up losing track of about a month into…

  Guest Author

  January 1, 2017

  Career Advice

  Alumni Sharing Knowledge, informational interviews, mentor, networking, New Year, New Year’s resolutions, peer career advisor

• Is Your Resume Career Fair Ready? Let’s Find Out

  

  By: Lynn Gibson, Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) mentor and DePaul University marketing graduate DePaul’s first major career fair of the season is days away—are you ready? Your time with each recruiter will be limited. So, using every moment strategically is a worthy goal. Making a great first impression will “condition” the recruiter to expect a…

  Guest Author

  September 29, 2016

  Resume & Portfolio

  accounting, Alumni Sharing Knowledge, ASK, Career Fair, Job Fair, Resume

• Don’t Attend a Job Fair Without Reading These Tips

  

  By: Jennifer Delay James, Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) mentor with an MBA from DePaul University Standing out among many job seekers can be challenging at job fairs. In this article, Jennifer Delay James, DePaul alumna and mentor, and program manager at Pearson, shares how you can prepare and excel at your next job fair. Target Specific Employers  Review…

  Guest Author

  August 9, 2016

  Career Advice, Events

  Alumni Sharing Knowledge, ASK, Career Fair, Job Fair, mentor, mentorship