Career/Professional Development Advice

Qualified Applicants Only: Don’t Be Intimidated By A Job Description

According to a recent survey shared in the Wall St Journal, job seekers spent an average of only 49.7 seconds reading a job description before dismissing a position as a poor fit. If job seeker feels that they don’t have …

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Dean’s Closet

The Dean’s Closet is open for CSUN Nazarian students looking for professional clothing! All items are free!

All we ask is for you to write a “Thank You” note to the donor (we will provide the card).

Located in Bookstein …

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What Are Job Skills? Definition and Examples

What job skills do you need to do a role well? It depends on what career path you choose. Maybe you’ll need coding skills to be a software engineer or attention to detail to be an editor. Every career path …

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Why Curiosity Is One of the Best Catalysts for Success

The Harvard Business Review claims that curiosity is having a “Gold Rush” moment, and it’s not the first time that Harvard researchers have made a business case for curiosity or suggested that “curious people are destined for the C-suite.” They …

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How to Negotiate Salary for Beginners (With Examples)

Negotiating salary, especially when it’s your first job offer, can be daunting and even nerve-racking. Yet most companies expect you to negotiate; if you don’t, you might leave money on the table. Don’t know how to negotiate salary? We’ll show …

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Understanding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in The Workplace

If you’ve been looking for a job, you might have noticed that more and more organizations are providing information about their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives on their websites. Similarly, your employer might be starting to engage in their …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Up for the Challenge? Utilize These 5 Tips to Get Your Coworkers to See You as a Leader

Aspiring to secure a leadership role with managerial responsibilities?

Instead of passively waiting, you can demonstrate that you are leadership ready. Within the five short years of my career, I became a manager — and by using these five skills, you …

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Interview Questions, Answered: ‘What Is Your Greatest Strength?’

Even though you know it’s coming, when the hiring manager asks, “What are your greatest strengths?” you get a little nervous. You know what you’re good at, but are those the right strengths for this job interview?

As it turns …

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What Are Problem-Solving Skills? Definition and Examples

Why do employers hire employees? To help them solve problems. Whether you’re a financial analyst deciding where to invest your firm’s money, or a marketer trying to figure out which channel to direct your efforts, companies hire people to help …

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4 Tips for Salary Negotiations During the Interview Process

Ah, money. We all think about so much of the time, but it can be so uncomfortable to talk about. When it comes to negotiating your salary for a new job, though, it’s critical that you find a way to …

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