Changing Careers Is Scary, But This Advice Will Get You Past the Fear

If thinking about changing careers makes you feel paralyzed and overwhelmed with self-doubt, you’re not alone. Making a transition is undeniably scary, disruptive, and difficult.

Research on stress shows that the brain biologically perceives changing jobs as one of a …

By The Muse
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The Interview Question You Don’t Want to Answer

Is there an interview question you’d just prefer not to answer? Or perhaps you need a strategy to fall back on if an interview question stumps you or upsets you – that can happen, right?

One option open to you is …

By InsideTrack Career Coaching
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3 Things You Can’t Control in Your Job Search (and 3 Things You Can!)

Several years ago, I interviewed for a job that I really, really wanted: It seemed like the perfect role at a dream organization. I worked hard to prepare for the interview, and though I was nervous on the big day, …

By The Muse
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9 Soft Skills That’ll Put You Ahead of the Competition, According to Real Hiring Managers

Sure, you’re an Excel wiz, a killer social media marketer, or have years of experience in the sales industry.

But, as you probably know, impressing a hiring manager is about more than just checking the job description boxes. As Muse …

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Ask a Recruiter: How Do I Make Sure I Get Noticed When I Find the “Perfect” Job?

Dear Recruiter,

What do you do when you find “the perfect job,” based on its description and want to ensure you are considered? In your cover letter, resume, and reaching out to connections in your network, how do you express …

By The Muse
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Press Office Internship – CA Dept. of Justice

The Department of Justice is currently looking for an Intern/Student Assistant for the Press Office in Los Angeles. This is a great opportunity for students who are looking to get valuable work experience and make professional connections. The Press Office …

By UCLA Extension Career Services
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Million Dollar Career Transition Strategies – Event Registration Now Open!

Online registration is now open for our next UCLA Extension Student and Alumni Event, “Million Dollar Career Transition Strategies: How to Find and Land the Ideal Position for the New You!” featuring CNBC’s Top Job Coach, Nance Rosen.

Thursday, September …

By UCLA Extension Career Services
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Top 10 Web Design Trends for 2017

Whether you are already working in web design / user experience or just getting to learn about this dynamic career field, it’s important to stay on top of the newest developments your industry.

Check out this Forbes article, “Top Web …

By UCLA Extension Career Services
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Top 6 New Hot Jobs in Tech

The digital technology space is rapidly evolving, leading to new jobs that will soon be on the horizon.

In a 2016 article, InfoWorld provides an round-up of the Six Hottest New Jobs in IT.

Have you heard of an Internet …

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A Day in the Life: Landscape Architect

If you are exploring a career in Landscape Architecture, ConnectED offers a short YouTube video that profiles a Landscape Architect working in a San Fransisco-based design firm.

You can also check out this 2016 article, A Day in the Life …

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UCLA Extension Career Services
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