Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept confined to science fiction—it’s here already reshaping how we work. Automating repetitive tasks and streamlining workflows, AI has found its way into countless industries, fundamentally changing the way businesses operate.
Receiving a job offer can feel like the culmination of all your hard work. You’ve polished your resume, aced the interviews, and finally landed that coveted position. But what happens when the unthinkable occurs and your job offer is rescinded? …
Many students, recent graduates, and others early in their careers are thrilled when they receive even one job offer when they’re searching for a new part-time, seasonal, internship, or entry-level job. But some of those quickly find themselves to have …
“Business casual” is a straightforward dress code in that the name translates precisely to what it means: a mix of formal and casual clothing. Yet it can be hard to know what’s too formal for this dress code and, conversely, …
Between meeting colleagues, mastering skills, and tackling new responsibilities, the first three months at a new job can feel invigorating to say the least! But, of course, it will take time to build up the confidence to accomplish everything you …
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Question: I’m applying to a role that asks for both a resume and a cover letter. What’s a cover letter? Does it really matter? How do I write an effective cover letter?
A cover letter is definitely one of the …
By Bill Morgan
Bill MorganExperiential Learning & On-Campus Internship Coordinator, Career Services Network
Whether you’re a freshman or a senior in college, you’ll inevitably have to make the change from college to a career. To prepare for this transition and lifestyle change, you might ask yourself a few important questions.
What do you …
By Kristi Coleman
Kristi ColemanDirector, Network Partnerships and Career Education - Career Services Network
As a three-time graduate of the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Education, alumni Greg Steele is a lifelong learner with a deep-running connection to the university. Earning a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 2002, Steele would go on …
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a million times: When you’re job searching, you should tap into your network for advice and assistance. But the COVID-19 pandemic—and the record unemployment that’s come with it—has turned so many aspects …
Anyone new to the world of remote work is probably still adjusting to the reality of effective virtual communication while under COVID-19 lockdown. For job seekers, this means confronting the very daunting prospect of video interviews.