Career Advice

4 Things Law Students Need to Do To Land Their Dream Job

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So you got awesome grades in high school and landed a place in law school, what now? Unlike studying for some other degrees, studying law at university means no coasting. It means working hard, studying hard, getting experience and getting not just good, but great grades. During your time at university, it’s important to start […]

November 22, 2013 1 comment READ MORE →

Job Seeking Should Never Stop

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Despite the common portrayal, job seekers aren’t always unemployed. In terms of importance to your career, seeking advancement should only come second to actually having one. Whether it’s an internal promotion that has caught your eye or a glittering move to a new company there are plenty of things to consider.  Internal Opportunities There is […]

November 22, 2013 READ MORE →

The Guide to Writing Cover Letters: Alcoholic Beverage Edition

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Zach Groth is a senior at Ball State University. On the post-graduation job search himself, Zach has job experience in corporate, government, nonprofit and student-run organizations. You can tweet him any questions, concerns or blog ideas on Twitter at @zgroth.   . Graduating is inevitable. Landing that dream job is not. You’re going to have to work for it […]

November 21, 2013 READ MORE →

Helping Veterans Land Employment

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Tom Gimbel is the President and CEO of LaSalle Network, a Chicago-based staffing firm. Founded in 1998, LaSalle has served thousands of clients and candidates, placing job seekers in temporary, temporary-to-permanent and permanent positions. LaSalle is the only Illinois-based staffing firm named on the Inc. 500/5000 list for the last seven consecutive years. ReadTom’s latest on his […]

November 12, 2013 4 comments READ MORE →

Using HootSuite for the Job Search

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Emmelie De La Cruz, Founder of The Branding Muse, is the go-to expert for college students and young professionals who want to take control of their personal brand and thrive in the competitive job market. She loves tweeting so reach out: @Hermusings.     Whether you’re a college student, recent graduate or well into your career, social media […]

November 7, 2013 4 comments READ MORE →

A Job Seeker’s Guide to Impressive Phraseology (a.k.a. “How to Semantically Pimp Your Resume”)

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Veronica Park is an author, journalist and world-traveler of many different past and future vocations. Keep an eye out for her first published novel, which will hopefully be announced soon. In the meantime, you can read about her exploits in the Caribbean and find out her opinion on pretty much everything by following her on […]

November 5, 2013 2 comments READ MORE →

Capitalize On Being Yourself

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Zach Groth is a senior at Ball State University. On the post-graduation job search himself, Zach has job experience in corporate, government, nonprofit and student-run organizations. You can tweet him any questions, concerns or blog ideas on Twitter at @zgroth.     Trust your heart if the seas catch fire. Live by love ‘til the stars walk backwards.” […]

October 17, 2013 2 comments READ MORE →

Is Christmas a Good or Bad Time to Hire?

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Depending on your industry and objectives, there are both pros and cons to hiring over the holidays. If you’re in retail or hospitality, then hiring for summer is a necessity, mostly for part-time and casual staff. For these businesses though, waiting to advertise, let alone hire, over Christmas is probably too late, with most recruitment […]

October 9, 2013 6 comments READ MORE →

5 Questions to Ask in an Interview

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Tom Gimbel is the President and CEO of LaSalle Network, a Chicago-based staffing firm. Founded in 1998, LaSalle has served thousands of clients and candidates, placing job seekers in temporary, temporary-to-permanent and permanent positions. LaSalle is the only Illinois-based staffing firm named on the Inc. 500/5000 list for the last seven consecutive years. ReadTom’s latest on […]

October 8, 2013 READ MORE →

Why A Personal Website Matters

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Emmelie De La Cruz, Founder of The Branding Muse, is the go-to expert for college students and young professionals who want to take control of their personal brand and thrive in the competitive job market. She loves tweeting so reach out: @Hermusings.   Young people are the most technologically savvy generation, yet they often fail to […]

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