Fall 2024 Internship and Job Fairs

Fall is in the air, which means pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sweaters, and—drumroll, please—our much-anticipated Fall Career Fairs! Whether you’re just starting to explore your career options, looking to land an internship, or ready to snag your dream job, we’ve …

By Morgan Knutzen
Morgan Knutzen Director, Career Services
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Your Career Journey Just Got Smoother: Strommen Is in Navigate

Happy autumn semester, Auggies! We’re excited to start of the school year by announcing we’ve moved to Navigate for appointment scheduling. Handshake will still be used for events and for the campus job board. To make life a little easier …

By Gina Musto
Gina Musto Program Manager, Career Services
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How to Write a Cover Letter With Salary Requirements (Template Included!)

Writing a cover letter is already an important part of the job hunt, but mentioning your desired salary can make it even trickier. If you’re wondering how to write a cover letter with salary requirements without hurting your chances of …

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Should I Say I Have a Disability on a Job Application?

In recent years, many companies have become increasingly interested in reaching diversity goals but in practice not all of them are properly prepared to deal with diversity. This contradictory situation may leave you wondering, “Should I say I have a …

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3 Types of Jobs That Don’t Require an SSN (Plus, Tips on How to Get One)

If you’re looking for jobs that don’t require a Social Security number (SSN), you might be a new U.S. resident or a young citizen who hasn’t applied for one yet. An SSN is essential for determining whether a person can …

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What Is 360-Degree Feedback? Everything You Need to Know About It

If you’ve been asked to participate in a 360-degree feedback process or are the subject of it, you might be wondering what to expect. This feedback method gathers insights from multiple angles—supervisors, peers, subordinates, and even yourself—to provide a well-rounded …

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ATS: The System We Love to Hate!

by Dave Sparkman | July 23, 2024

When Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) made their debut in the 1970’s, they barely created a ripple in the job search process. They were very basic and were used to help organize the manual job application …

By Dave Sparkman
Dave Sparkman
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Job Descriptions: You Just Gotta Luv Em!

By Dave Sparkman | July 2, 2024

How many of you read the blog subject line above and just want to throw up?  I mean, the topic of job descriptions was never that thrilling to you while you were employed, and now …

By Dave Sparkman
Dave Sparkman
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The Ultimate MBA Application Guide (2024)

So you’ve decided that you want to start an MBA program – congrats! Getting an MBA degree is a massive achievement that will launch your career to new heights. The process of applying and getting accepted into MBA programs, however, …

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Maximizing Growth by Learning from Others’ Mistakes

Learning from others’ mistakes is a powerful yet often overlooked strategy in the journey toward success. When we take the time to understand where others have faltered, we gain insights that can help us avoid similar pitfalls and make more …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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MBA Application Deadlines of the Top 25 Business Schools (2024-2025)

Applying to business school can be confusing with so many different application deadlines and rounds. Here is our guide to the 2024-2025 MBA application cycle for the top programs, to help you keep track of your MBA timeline. Please note …

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How to Write a Cover Letter for an Internal Position (With Examples and a Template!)

Applying for an internal position isn’t just a matter of submitting a resume and hoping for the best. It’s about strategically positioning yourself as the perfect candidate for a role within a company that already knows you.

The prospect of …

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