Career Questions tagged Professional Development

What are the signs that you are stagnating in your job, and perhaps in danger of having a difficult time finding a new job if you should be laid-off?
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Who do you admire in your field and why?
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What is typically a minimum length of employment at a company before you can master core competencies?
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What is your career, and which soft skill has been the most important in your career journey?
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What is the best way to assess my skills and passions?
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How do I stay true to my ethical beliefs and stay honest under pressure?
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How do I learn to stand out in a team atmosphere?
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What are the most important attributes I need in order to be successful in my career?
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How do I make myself more valuable to my employer?
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What are the most effective strategies for seeking a position in the field of Information Security Engineers?
When it comes to becoming an Information Security Engineer what strategies and skills should I practice when it comes to seeking a position?

What elements makes a great pitch?
How do get people to buy my story? I've been developing an idea to expand my business. But since I'm a beginner, I fairly know about pitches and would want more advice on how to develop a strong pitch.

Can you put community service on your resume or even college application?
I have about 50+ hours of community service and I was wondering if I can use it for resumes and even college applications. Does it count as extracurricular activities or does it entirely depend on the project that I was working on. I was reading question about this and I remembered that I...

What do I say in my email?
Hi! I am asked to email my resume to a recruiter for a free internship. Are there any do's/ don'ts in writing emails for a recruiter or formatting that is appropriate? What do I say in the body of the email?

Beside internships, how can college students build their professional development toward entry-level careers?
#college-student #human-resources #professional-development #JULY20

Is it appropriate to put free massive online open courses (MOOCs) on a resume?
#job-application #resume #CV #professional-development

After undergrad, is it beneficial/worth it to work in my field for a year or so before applying to graduate school?
#graduate-school #professional-development #job-experience #research #science #STEM

What is the most important professional quality a person can have?
Employers, teachers, colleges, and even parents all search for and even expect certain qualities in people. What are a few of the qualities you look for in someone and what do you think the most important quality would be? #qualified #expectations #personal-development #professional-development...

How can I have better professional conversations?
I'm a pretty good talker between friends and in casual settings but haven't really had a chance to flex my professional speaking skills. In terms of future internship employers and professors, what are some good, non invasive topics to carry easy conversation? #professional-development...

What is the best way to pay for college without a credit-worthy cosigner?
I am a sophomore in college, and I am just curious on the best way to pay for college. I am a theatre major, and I don't have a cosigner who has good enough credit. I am really looking for advice on scholarships/grants/etc.. Anything helps! #college #college-major #college-jobs...

Is it better to take a gap year after graduating college?
I am a sophomore in college, and I am just curious on the best way to saving money after graduation. This would be to prepare for the student loan burden. Would it be better to move back home and work a minimum wage job, or try and find a job in a big city that pays more? #college...

What are some interview tips?
I am applying to optometry school this year, so hopefully I get some interviews! #eyes #optometry #interviews #professional-development

How do you make connections for jobs?
How do I make the connections needed to find high-paying jobs? I am planning on graduating with a degree in International Business, and I am aware that you need connections with other people in the business to receive these kinds of jobs. #Jobs #Connections #networking #professional-development...

What is a skill or quality most people overlook when it comes to interviewing that is actually vitally important?
As a college student, the transition to the workforce is happening really soon. Since I will have to do many interviews, what soft skill or quality should I make sure I have in order to make myself as hirable as possible? #interviews #jobs #computer-science #professional-development #stem...

What if you are shy? How do you get involved at college?
I don't really enjoy being in groups. Worried about finding a way to meet other at college. #confidence #college #getting-involved #college-advice #professional-development

How can I better myself as a person daily?
I want to become the best possible person I can become. #Greatness #personal-development #professional-development

How do you ask an institution or professional for shadowing opportunities?
I am currently a college psychology student. There is a particular clinical institution that I would be interested in doing some shadowing at. My problem is that I'm not sure how to ask if shadowing opportunities are available when I have no prior relationship with the institution. My target...

Is there a cut-off for relevant information on resumes on Linked In, or should you include everything?
**For everyone who doesn’t have a LinkedIn and is reading this, I’d advise you to make one right now! It helps a lot, and even just making one and adding new things to it helps so much! LinkedIn is getting increasingly more popular with both employers and job-seekers. My university highly...

LinkedIn profile: Tailored towards a certain profession or master resume?
The reason I am asking this question is because I've seen a number of profiles on LinkedIn that seem to be master resumes and others that seem to be tailored. Recently, I have been starting to use LinkedIn more often and fixing and editing my profile. Does it depend on how you use LinkedIn?...