Overcome Three Common Job Search Challenges

While searching for a job or internship, pay attention to the process and how your application materials are being received. It’s very easy to externalize issues in the job search and attribute struggles to the job market, interviewers, and the …

By Gerald Tang
Gerald Tang Executive Director
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401(a) vs 401(k): What’s the Difference? Is One Better Than the Other?

Are you ready to start investing in your retirement? While you might know that you should save for when you’re too old to work, understanding the savings options of 401(a) vs. a 401(k) can feel like a job in and …

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Part-Time Job vs. Internships

Are you unsure whether you should pursue a part-time job or an internship? What are some of the differences? How should you prioritize your time at BSU?

Our expert answer is: It depends…

Getting a job or an internship during …

By Gerald Tang
Gerald Tang Executive Director
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Tell me about yourself/30-second Introduction

Tell me about yourself.

One of the most important parts of any interview happens in the first few moments when you’re instructed to “tell me about yourself.”  Whether in the initial or in the final round of interviews with the …

By Gerald Tang
Gerald Tang Executive Director
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Dress for Success – Business attire 101

What’s the best outfit to wear to a job interview? The answer will vary depending on the type of job and company you’re interviewing with. You always want to dress to make the best impression, but the outfit you choose …

By Gerald Tang
Gerald Tang Executive Director
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Action Verbs for Resume Writing

Recruiters often see the same action words on a resume – led, responsible for, managed. And quite frankly, they have lost their meaning when it comes to properly communicating your accomplishments. So, let’s enhance your resume with a few action verbs …

By Gerald Tang
Gerald Tang Executive Director
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Transferable Skills

Transferable skills are skills that you have acquired throughout your life that are transferable to things that you will be doing in the future. They are non-job-specific skills that can be used in a variety of occupations. You may have …

By Gerald Tang
Gerald Tang Executive Director
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Leadership Development and Rotational Programs

As you finish your degree program, you may be looking for ways to build leadership potential as you gain experience in your field. Leadership development and rotational programs provide you with in-depth experiences, ongoing mentorship, and targeted training across a …

By Gerald Tang
Gerald Tang Executive Director
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International Internships | Make Your Dream a Reality

Do you dream about traveling to far off lands? Do you want to be immersed in another culture? And do you want to build up your resume and network while doing it? Then an international internship might be for you.

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Who’s Hiring? 10 Organizations Devoted to International Development

Photo Credit: Salah Malkawi, EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid

Are you looking for opportunities to address global challenges, partner with international communities, or be part of humanitarian aid responses? If so, then applying for a role with an organization …

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