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Are thank you notes important?
Were you taught to write thank you notes after your birthday or special occasion? It may have seemed annoying and tedious as a kid, but...
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Pandemic Interview Questions
The Career Center builds upon advice from Career Contessa on interview questions you could expect during the pandemic.
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PPL HR manager offers 10 tips to nail a virtual job interview
With direct eye contact and firm handshakes out the window, how do you properly connect with hiring managers in a virtual setting? How do...
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Preparing for the Digital Interview
Guest blogger Amanda Callahan, a BASF recruiter, wants to help students be ready for digital interviews.
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Behavioral Interviews
Master the STAR method to prepare for Behavioral interview questions that ask for examples and situations from your experience.
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Follow Up
Easy steps for reaching out after an application, interview or networking.
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Ghosting Haunts Recruiters and Job Candidates
Ghosting is when a person suddenly stops all communication. This practice has leaked into professional settings, leaving both recruiters...
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Don't Get Knocked Out in a 1st Round Interview
Guest Blogger: Bud Rockhill, Lehigh, Journalism, ‘79, Harvard, MBA, ‘83 (visit his profile on Lehigh Connects) For many, the prospect of...
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How Much Money Will I Make?
How much money can I make with my academic major? What is the fair salary offer I could expect for positions of interest? If you are...
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Digital Interviewing (Pants Optional)
Interview formats are changing, first round interviews are happening less often on campus or in person. Instead, it has become more...
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Fake It Until You Make It: Interview Edition
New to interviewing? Uncomfortable talking about yourself? Both are widely common for lots of students. Here are some easy ways to build...
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The Risks of Reneging
Backing out of a job offer can have significant risks for you and your university. Be sure you understand what is at stake before you...
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How I Built a Professional Wardrobe on a Budget
Guest Post by Career Intern Alana, Finance, Class of 2019 When preparing for an interview or getting ready to start your first full-time...
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Learn From Me: Leveraging CAS Skills in Your Job Search and Career
Based on the true story of Ally, English BA/Environmental Policy Design MA, Class of 2019 While attending Lehigh as an undergraduate, I...
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One Critical Component to Every Job Application: Positivity
It's important to find positive ways to communicate your skills, education and experience to an employer in your cover letter and...
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Handling Interview Challenges: Nerves and Rejection
If you are like the majority of internship or job seekers, an upcoming interview makes you nervous. So how do you handle the jitters?...
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The stress of a job or internship search
Are you on the emotional roller coaster of a job or internship search? Let’s chat for a minute about how rough this process can be. It’s...
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Great Interviews Lead to Job Offers
Have you prepared and practiced for digital and in-person interviews? Interviews are an important and expected part of almost every job...
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