Author Archives: UCLA Extension Career Services

What Consulting Careers Are Right for Me? Quiz

Consulting can be an elusive, confusing field, but when you break it down, it’s about people with expert knowledge advising others. Consulting careers are typically impactful, lucrative, and even rewarding roles where you can apply knowledge to help solve problems.

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Executive Job Hunt: Dodge These 6 Common Mistakes

In the competitive landscape of today’s job market, landing an executive position requires more than just a stellar resume and impressive credentials. It demands a strategic approach and an acute awareness of common pitfalls that can derail your efforts. Whether you’re aiming …

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What Are Transferable Skills? 10 Examples for your Resume

Transferable skills, also known as portable skills, are those versatile abilities that you can bring to any role or industry—which is particularly helpful when changing careers. But you don’t need to be an expert to have them; these valuable skills …

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Boost Your Skills With the Top Sales or Marketing Job Simulations on Forage

If you’ve ever thought about a career in sales or marketing (or both!) but aren’t sure it’s right for you, listen up! Participating in a sales or marketing virtual job simulation on Forage is a great way to test the …

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15 remote jobs that are great for legal professionals

Whether you’re looking for a job as a lawyer, paralegal, legal assistant, or other role in the legal profession, chances are that working remotely at least part of the time is something you’ve considered and perhaps want.

As more and …

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Switching Gears: How to Successfully Change Careers

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving job market, the concept of a lifelong career with a single company is becoming increasingly rare. More and more people are embracing the idea of switching careers, whether to pursue new passions, seek better opportunities, …

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You might be surprised, but there are construction and skilled labor jobs that are remote

When the world of work changed almost completely and almost overnight in the spring of 2000 due to Covid, it suddenly became apparent to many that some workers could fairly easily work remotely while others absolutely could not. But some …

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Turning Setbacks into Success: Leveraging Reference Letters Beyond Job Loss

In the competitive job-hunting landscape, the power of a well-crafted reference letter cannot be overstated. These documents serve as glowing endorsements of your skills, character, and work ethic, often tipping the scales in your favor during the hiring process.

Today, …

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Best gig jobs for those who want to work remotely

When people think of gig jobs, they often think of rideshare workers like those who drive for Uber or those who deliver groceries or even packages for Amazon. There are loads of gig jobs that require the worker to drive …

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Building Your Personal Brand in the Digital Sphere

Now more than ever, with the ever-expanding reach of the internet and social media platforms, personal branding has transitioned from being merely advantageous to utterly indispensable. In this digital age, where information flows ceaselessly and first impressions are formed with …

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