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Making a Career Change

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a career you never intended on pursuing but don’t know how to make a switch? Believe it or not, this happens to many people and it’s possible to flip careers without additional schooling or previous experience. A career change can be drastic or small, but regardless, it has…
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Maximize Your Opportunities: Why Every Student Should Leverage College Job Fairs by Khoi Huynh

College students have great opportunities to visit job fairs that can benefit their future careers. Surprisingly, many students pay little attention to the job fair events hosted by their universities. Here are some important reasons why no college student should miss attending a college job fair. Interested in guidance to get yourself ready for the…
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Benefits of Remote Jobs by Kenneth Tor Sriwong

While they are much more rare to come by compared to in-person jobs, remote jobs have taken a rise in popularity. We’ve seen an increase in individuals who decide to work remotely. The sudden rise particularly seemed most prevalent during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a rise of 20% remote employment in 2020…
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Tech job finding made easy with StillHiring.today by Vidhi Mehta

Stillhiring.today is an active, community-sourced website dedicated to helping job seekers find tech-related companies who are, as the website name suggests, still hiring. With its constantly up-to-date website, Stillhiring ensures job opportunities that are posted are valid, accurate, actively recruiting, and relevant. Along with its free-to-use job-finding features, individuals are able to contribute to the…
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Unlocking Neurodiverse Potential: The Mission Behind Mentra by Ebuka Emelumadu

Mentra exists to unlock the potential of neurodiverse individuals in the workforce. Inspired by her non-speaking autistic brother Vikram, Jhillika Kumar founded Mentra to create a world where neurodiverse strengths are recognized and celebrated. Working with Conner Reinhardt and Professor Gregory Abowd at Georgia Tech, Jhillika sought to challenge traditional hiring practices that often overlook…
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Reaction to the Current Job Market for College Students by Diego Clark

As young individuals like myself begin thinking about where we see ourselves working in fiveyears, we often read the news regarding the current job market. We often end up finding articlesabout layoffs and individuals struggling to find open positions, leaving us anxious and unsure ofwhat to study to set ourselves up for future success. The…
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5 Steps to Craft a Perfect LinkedIn Profile by Evelyn Sar

LinkedIn is a professional networking platform aimed to help individuals and businesses connect, share, and grow their professional networks. LinkedIn has many benefits, including recruiting and professional development opportunities. You can promote your personal brand by showcasing your skills, experiences, and achievements. Your LinkedIn profile often acts as an online resume and portfolio. Here are…
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Zoom Career Coaching for Recent Grads and Job Seekers

Unsure what you need assistance with in your job search? Career Service Station offers 1, 3 or 5 Zoom Career Coaching sessions (25 minutes each) for job seekers and career changers to get advice and guidance on: Resume Updates and Changes Using LinkedIn more effectively Establishing and strengthening your network Picking out and identifying companies…
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Make the Choice To Find the Career You Want

by Joy Kadowaki Are you looking for a change in your career? The first step to making a change is to start! Let us help you get started on fine tuning your career. See why our services at Career Service Stations are right for you. https://www.careerservicestation.com/services And if you don’t feel ready for change just…
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Setting Yourself Apart from Other Applicants to Find a Job or Internship as a Student by Sofia Ferrucci

The current job and internship market has left many undergraduate and graduate students feeling helpless in the battle against AI application readers and a lack of a humanistic approach to viewing applications. One of the primary reasons for this challenging landscape is the lingering effects of Covid-19, which has altered the way businesses operate. Many…
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How to Promote Yourself in an Interview Without Sounding Boastful

Mastering the art of self-promotion in interviews requires finesse and strategic communication. After reading several articles and blog posts to determine how to promote yourself during an interview without sounding like you are being boastful, there are a few common themes that are pivotal.  These are themes to remember when sitting in the interview in front…
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