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Clubs and Their Significances
I realize employers often look for people that are motivated and committed and check it through their involvements in school. Due to this, I've been wondering on whether I should join clubs or not since I do very little extracurricular activities. Is it necessary or just nice resume padding?...
Is it ever appropriate to ask your interviewer why you were rejected for a job, so that you can improve next time?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. I've always wondered if this was ok, because when I get rejected from places, I don't know how to improve next time. #human-resources #resume #interviews
How important is your GPA when applying for jobs?
Do employers who have a lot of applicants narrow down their search by looking at GPA? #job-search #resume #gpa #job-applications #competition
How important is study abroad for a resume?
I am thinking about studying abroad but will it make a difference on a resume? #resume
What is the difference between hard and soft skills on a resume?
One resume asked me for hard skills and soft skills, and I want to know the difference. #resume #interviews #general
Should I have a LinkedIn account to start the job search process?
Is this beneficial to the 20 and under age range? What types of experiences should I add? Any other tips? #resume #linkedin #linkedin-recruiter
When is it time to take high school achievements off your resume?
I accomplished many things in high school, but I know there is a point where future employers, colleges, etc only care for one's endeavors in college. When would one say that it's time to put "childish" things away?
#college #resume #high-school #colleges
How important is it to include the "Objective" line in your resume?
I'm a college student with two majors, neither of which directly links up to an industry or career. With this being the case, I don't want to bind myself to anything too technical or particular. Instead, I'm looking for professional experience/internships in general. How vital is it to include...
Do companies care about extracurricular activities job candidates participated in in college?
I was just wondering how important college extracurricular activities are when companies are hiring. Some students only have time to participate in one or two activities, if even that many, but some participate in multiple activities. #college #resume #hiring #extracurriculars #job-interview...
Do you update your resume over time? If yes how often do you do?
Updating you resume would mean adding additional achievements or swapping with better achievements you have made throughout your college years. From what I know only few people update their resumes often. #college #career #resume
Are sports an asset on a resume?
I'm a college student dedicated to academics and building a career, but I love sports. Would joining a club sport be worth my time, or should I get involved in a pre-professional group instead? I'm not sure that I would have time for both. #sports #resume
Do you look up people on Google as a background check, if so what do you look for that says do not hire this person?
#career #employment #resume
Should I add my job to my resume if I was sexually assaulted there?
I worked at a job for about a few months and I was sexually assaulted on the job by a customer. I worked a couple of jobs before, and it did not take me long to find a job after that incident. My question is should I add that job to my resume or omit the job as I have been doing? I’m wondering...
Applying for jobs
Should you apply for jobs if you don't have all the recommended skills needed? Can you learn them when you get there? #job-search #resume #job-application
What is the most important soft skill for someone pursuing a career in sales managing?
My name is Tyler, I am in 12th grade at Pioneer Valley Regional School in Western Massachusetts. In my money managing class we are doing a unit to help widen our range of possible careers to pursue in college. As a result of my research and career quizzes, a potential career that came up for me...