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Cultivating Your Unique Edge: Three Strategies to Shine in the Job Search Crowd

Today’s job market is extremely competitive, with every position posting receiving an average of 118 applications. Out of this pool, just 21 percent of candidates, on average, secure an interview opportunity.

This data underscores the fierce competition in the job …

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Experiential Recruiting: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Employment

This article from collegerecruiter.com written by Anita Jobb, provides guidance for individuals actively seeking employment following the completion of their education.

Employers are constantly seeking new ways to identify and hire college and university students and recent graduates along with …

By College Recruiter
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Soft vs hard skills: Striking the right balance for success

Navigating a job market is like walking a tightrope these days, especially for freshers and enterprise customers on the hunt for early-career talent. 

On one side, you have you’ve got hard skills – those technical know-hows that make you a …

By College Recruiter
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Job hunting mistakes 10 business leaders made when graduating

To debunk common misconceptions fresh graduates have about the job market, we’ve gathered ten insightful responses from professionals including founders and managers. From understanding that a major doesn’t dictate a career path to realizing a degree doesn’t guarantee job success, …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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The Value of Mentorship: Creating Opportunities for People of Color

Illustrated by Marian Blair

Mentoring can play a crucial role in our professional success, and this is especially true for people of color. Due to the disparity in diversity of representation within leadership combined with a lack of access to …

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