UCLA Extension Career Services for Employers

Are you looking to hire the best and brightest? Our student body is made up of roughly 40,000 talented, energetic professionals, so we can help connect you to a large pool of exceptional candidates. UCLA Extension students and alumni are …

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UCLA Extension Career Services for Students

UCLA Extension Career Services provides guidance on resumes, cover letters, interview preparation, job search strategies, and others. Check out these tips and tools to support your job search.

Resume Review

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NEWH Los Angeles Chapter Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

NEWH LA will be awarding thousands of dollars in scholarships to students pursuing a major/career objective within the Hospitality Industry!

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Work Values “Matcher” – Assessment

Our values are dear to us and help us feel comfortable in new work environments. Why not take a moment to reassess your values for your next career step?

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Job Search: How to Explain Getting Fired to a Potential Employer

Discussing your termination during a job search can be stressful and quite intimidating. You may worry that no employer wants to hire you after another company lets you go. The thought of explaining the situation may also make you shy …

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So exactly what IS a Growth Mindset, anyway?

Is a Growth Mindset simply a “positive” mindset? Think again.

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Are micro-internships, internships, apprenticeships, or co-ops best for job-seeking students?

It is understandable that many college and university students don’t understand just how much value most hiring managers and others involved in recruiting place on experience as opposed to grades and other academic achievements. Certainly, many employers primarily hire based …

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How to Highlight Transferable Skills on Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile When Changing Industries

According to a recent report from the Pew Research Center, around four percent of workers, on average, changed industries every month from 2019 to 2021. What’s more, in 2021, around five percent of employees found new occupations. Though these percentages …

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How to Get into Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be an elusive but exciting technological field. If you’re interested in working on creative, new technology that can impact how people solve everyday problems, the AI field might be right for you. This guide will teach you …

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8 strategies for students and recent grads to stand out when applying to jobs

In a highly competitive job market, standing out is crucial. We asked eight professionals, including a Chief Human Resources Officer and a Head of Growth, to share their unique strategies. From harnessing the power of cover letters to telling a …

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Soft vs hard skills: Striking the right balance for success

Navigating a job market is like walking a tightrope these days, especially for freshers and enterprise customers on the hunt for early-career talent. 

On one side, you have you’ve got hard skills – those technical know-hows that make you a …

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