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How Interning Can Shape Your Career Path

If you're a recent grad, home between semesters or are just looking for work in general, temporary assignments can give you invaluable industry experience and a chance to test different types of companies in your field. Additionally, temp work gives you the chance to apply what you learned in school to a real-life work environment. Read More

Top 10 Resume Mistakes

Top 10 Resume Mistakes

Your resume is one of the most important documents you'll ever compose in your life. Think yours is tip-top? Think again. Check out the most common and avoidable resume mistakes that job seekers make. Read More

Find a Mentor

Why A Mentor Is Important To Your Career Development

It is not stressed enough in school or in the professional world the importance of finding a mentor. You always want to find someone ahead of you who can warn you of the terrain and what to expect. Read More

Planning Your Job Search

Planning Your Job Search

A solid organizational plan will make looking for a new position seem 1,000 times easier. Whether you have a job and want to change employers or you're unemployed and looking for work, check out these things you should consider as you organize your job search. Read More

Interview Etiquette

Acing The Interview

Think you know everything about interviewing? Guess again! Our experts will tell you what to do (and not to do) in our Interview Etiquette Video! Read More

Dressing for your Interview

Dressing For Your Interview

Like it or not, people are initially judged by their appearance. Therefore, it’s critical to make a good first impression when on a job interview. Take a look at yourself well in advance so you have time to prepare yourself. Read More

Read a Book!

How A Book Can Influence Your Interview

If you’re out there interviewing for a job, one of your most important tools is your ability to speak. Looking for ways to improve your speech? Read a book … any book! Read More

Becoming a Proactive Interviewee

How To Become A Proactive Interviewee

So you worked tirelessly to get an interview with a terrific company - what's next? Read More

Preparing for Performance Reviews

Preparing For Your Performance Review

Once you've started your new job, your performance will be reviewed periodically. The typical time frame for a new hire is after 90 days. Don't be scared... be prepared! Read More

Becoming a Career Olympian

Becoming A Career Olympian

Since there are so many job-seekers in the race, try to imagine yourself as a "Career Olympian" to help you get ahead of the competition. Snelling is offering some coaching advice to help you reach your personal employment goals. Read More

Promote yourself with Testimonials

Promote Yourself With Testimonials

You can say that you’re a great worker, but when an independent person vouches for your work ethic, it adds credibility to your claim. Obtaining testimonials from references to back up your qualifications is a powerful tool to have during your job search. Read More

Avoid Being the Weakest Link

In today's competitive business environment, employers are constantly reviewing your performance. All of us have strengths and positive qualities we bring to the table. We all also have weaknesses, and as a professional, it's your job to overcome your weaknesses. Read More