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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?

By UCLA Extension Career Services
UCLA Extension Career Services Career Counselor
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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 …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Learning and Growth Opportunities Are #1 Priority for New Grads

The American work climate is changing rapidly—as I write this, the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics announced that employment rose by 528,000 jobs in July, defying expectations after some high-profile companies enacted hiring freezes in anticipation of a possible recession. At …

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Top 10 Jobs for Marketing Majors

When you think of marketing, you might think of online surveys that ask for your opinion on your shopping experience. While that’s one type of marketing, there are many other ways that businesses and organizations market themselves. Social media, search …

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What Does a Copywriter Do and How Do You Become One? Everything You Need to Know

Copy is the text used to sell products in advertising and marketing and copywriters are the professionals who create this copy. Copywriting is a centuries-old craft. One of the oldest surviving advertisements in English was printed on a small sheet …

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