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Designed to help Professionals on CareerVillage.org author top quality advice. Answers that meet at least 9 out of 10 ProTips will receive “Best of the Village” marks. ProTip #1: Be direct Address what the student needs right away to answer their question. If a student asks “What is the best thing about being an architect […]

Our ProTip series is designed to help Professionals on CareerVillage.org create advice that will become the best answer for any student looking for the answer to a question. Introducing ProTip One: “A great answer responds to the question directly.” Address what the student needs right away to answer their question. If a student asks “What […]

Our ProTip series is designed to help Professionals on CareerVillage.org create advice that will become the best answer for any student looking for the answer to a question. Introducing ProTip Two: “A great answer answers the question comprehensively.” This pro tip is about providing students with complete, detailed answers to their questions. If a student […]

Our ProTip series is designed to help Professionals on CareerVillage.org create advice that will become the best answer for any student looking for the answer to a question. Introducing ProTip Three: “If a student asks an objective or factual question, make sure you give a factually correct answer.” Unless a student is asking for opinions, […]

Our ProTip series is designed to help Professionals on CareerVillage.org create advice that will become the best answer for any student looking for the answer to a question. Introducing ProTip Four: “If a student asks a subjective question, include a relevant and helpful personal story.” Your personal experience is your most valuable mentorship tool. Writing […]

Our ProTip series is designed to help Professionals on CareerVillage.org create advice that will become the best answer for any student looking for the answer to a question. Introducing ProTip Five: “Recommend specific, concrete actions a student can take to accomplish their goal.” Giving students tangible next step recommendations gives them a clear idea of […]

Our ProTip series is designed to help Professionals on CareerVillage.org create advice that will become the best answer for any student looking for the answer to a question. Introducing ProTip Six: “Tell us how you received your knowledge by sharing a credible and clear source — whether a personal experience, a scientific study, or simply […]

Our ProTip series is designed to help Professionals on CareerVillage.org create advice that will become the best answer for any student looking for the answer to a question. Introducing ProTip Seven: “Use an encouraging, empathetic, and professional tone.” When writing to a student, it’s important to keep your tone positive. A great way to practice […]