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Switching Careers While Working Your Full Time Job

We already know that the pandemic caused the Great Resignation. When we had time to assess our careers, more workers than usual quit their jobs in search of positions that better aligned with their values. 

Something you might not have …

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Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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6 Ways to Set Boundaries on the Job Search

Searching for a job can feel like a full-time job. Finding the right roles to apply for, personalizing cover letters and resumes, and going through multiple rounds of interviews, can be exhausting and draining. So how can you set boundaries …

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Interview Q&A | “What Are You Looking for in a New Position?”

This question allows an interviewer to put you—the interviewee—in the driver’s seat for a bit. This is your opportunity to speak to what you need and what you’re looking for, and let your interviewer know (in a professional way) what …

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6 Ways to Get a Job With No Work Experience

It’s the worst paradox: You need a job to get work experience, but every job seems to require work experience. This can be frustrating for early job seekers who want to get their foot in the door.

So, can you …

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Should You Use Canva for Your Resume? Here’s What You Need to Know

Creating your resume in Canva can feel like manifesting a makeover. What can seem like a plain and boring document suddenly looks colorful and eye-catching.

So as a career coach, when I meet with clients who’ve spiced things up by …

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I’m a Career Coach – Here Is How Often You Should Actually Be Updating Your LinkedIn Profile

Often we put off the arduous task of updating our resume until it’s absolutely necessary – usually when you’re about to start the job hunt or that dream role at your company just opened.

But LinkedIn has shifted our mindset …

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Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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New Appointment Scheduler!

✨ We have a new online appointment scheduling system! To schedule a career advising session, please go to https://unex-career-services.youcanbook.me or click on the “Schedule an Appointment” button on the upper right hand side of our website.

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UCLA Extension Career Services
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This 1-Minute Change Can Make Your Resume Go from Average to Great

As a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), I can tell you that there is one significant thing that separates blah resumes from great resumes. This small but significant thing is a simple mindset shift, and it should happen before you …

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Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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How to succeed in your first virtual interview

No matter how many you’ve done, interviews are always daunting. This can be particularly difficult with your first interview or if you’ve not had one in a while. Preparation is key to succeeding. Everyone has different strategies to get in …

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Resumes: when to graduate to a two-page resume

Just about all of us who’ve been to college were told then to have a one-page resume.

Some have believed this so fervently that 10, 20, even 30 years later, they will cut excellent content from their resume to get …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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