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How to Build a Professional Network in Higher Education

Marketing Director — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:55:21 +0000

The higher education field thrives on collaboration, shared knowledge, and community.

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Essential Tips for Navigating Virtual Career Fairs

Marketing Director — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:56:59 +0000

Have you attended a virtual career fair and found it less valuable or unhelpful in your job search? Completing key tasks before, during, and after the event can help you maximize the benefits of these unique opportunities. Before the Virtual Career Fair Set Up Your Profile: Like a CV/resume database on a job board, virtual... Read More

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6 Reasons Why You Should Consider Online Learning

Marketing Director — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 18:51:47 +0000

Are you trying to figure out how to keep building your knowledge and skillset while you balance work and personal responsibilities? Have you explored online learning options?

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5 Reasons Why You Really Should Have a LinkedIn Profile

Marketing Director — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 20:25:00 +0000

Recently, multiple people have told me that while they use LinkedIn to search for job opportunities, they do not have an actual LinkedIn profile, which surprised me. When I asked why they didn’t, the most frequent answer was that they didn’t see the value of having one. If you are starting your career or are... Read More

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How Sponsors Differ From Mentors

Marketing Director — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 21:23:40 +0000

Early in Shelly Sherman’s career at an insurance company, a senior-level executive at the organization was a friend of her father. He took it upon himself to introduce Sherman to key leaders in the company and he recommended her for projects so that colleagues could see what she was capable of doing. He asked her... Read More

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The Many Benefits of Lifelong Learning

Marketing Director — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:25:07 +0000

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that there is always room to grow and learn new things. Things I’ve worked on learning as an adult include swimming, yoga, Spanish and Chinese languages, cooking, meditation, and substantive professional development courses on legal and regulatory frameworks, creative writing, professional writing, and conflict resolution. What, if anything,... Read More

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Why You Should Be Mentoring

Marketing Director — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 16:52:24 +0000

“Mentor someone else? I need a mentor!” Are you giving advice to colleagues on how to navigate processes, like how to get your article through the publication and peer review process, how to position yourself for an eventual promotion, how to negotiate for a pay bump or other work benefits, or even how to handle... Read More

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3 Steps to Building Your Online Network

Marketing Director — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:09:20 +0000

Online networking is increasingly important and, for some, the only option for meeting people. Knowing what you want to achieve can drive who you need to connect with. Online networking should be done regularly; it shouldn’t be an activity you think of doing only when you need or want something. Networking is both making new... Read More

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Do’s and Don’ts for Following Up on Your Application

Marketing Director — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 19:32:15 +0000

You found a job opportunity that matches what you’re looking for, at an institution that you’ve been eyeing for months. You submitted your cover letter and resume and received an automated email confirming receipt. Two weeks have passed, and you still haven’t heard from a real person, which surprises you – you thought you were... Read More

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3 Strategies to Advance Your Career

Marketing Director — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 22:48:01 +0000

Earlier this summer, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) hosted a Gender Equity Summit. A session titled “Skills, Strategies, and Lessons on Postdoc Career Advancement” was led by HERC’s own Training and Development Director, Jessica Wise, and featured three speakers. The goals of the session, as described by Wise, were for each attendee to think strategically... Read More

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