I’ve known for a majority of my life that I wanted to move to New York. It seemed glamorous in movies—the fast-pace lifestyle, the endless opportunities, and the people—it was unlike anything I had ever known in Arizona. I soon realized though that New York was not going to welcome me with open arms, and...Continue Reading
I believe everything happens for a reason. Whether it’s a job, an opportunity, or being in the right place at the right time. In college I was determined to intern in New York City. I knew I had to be in the city to further a career in fashion, editorial or anything creative. I was...Continue Reading
As a college student, you’ve got classes to attend and extracurricular activities to dominate, parties to get dressed up for and Instagram (or whatever you’re using these days) to update. When it comes to networking, you don’t even know where to start - but building your network as a student isn’t the insurmountable task it may seem....Continue Reading
No internship? No problem! While internships are a fantastic way to get real-world career experience and make lasting connections with professionals in the industry, it’s not the only way to acquire the skills and experience necessary for a future job or internship. Find out some other ways here....Continue Reading
Are you involved on campus? Whether you are thinking about running for a position in a student organization or already have one, it’s important to realize that the experience is going to be what you make of it. With these tips, you'll be ready to make the most out of your student leadership position....Continue Reading
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H2O+ Beauty is a skincare company that focuses on using one of the earth’s most abundant resource and continuing to use innovative formulas that leverage the company as an industry leader. Something you’re often told as young professional is to find a mentor. And that’s pretty much it—there are never really directions on how to get...Continue Reading
In this blog post, we have Marie Casabonne, an Alumni Community Manager + Video Content Producer of Dev Bootcamp, here to share some wisdom on what you should know if you’re thinking about changing careers. Changing Careers can be an overwhelming and exciting process to start, so here are a few things to keep in mind. My name...Continue Reading
Dale Carnegie is one of the most recognized figures on public speaking, career development, and leadership. I took the Dale Carnegie Training Public Speaking course earlier this year and found it to be an incredibly valuable learning opportunity. These are some of the key things I learned that you can use to effectively communicate your...Continue Reading
Interview questions are a recruiter’s choice of tool to weed out the paper prospects from the physical stand-outs and they run the gambit from weird to blunt. Some questions border on the abstract: how much heavier is a mouse than an elephant? How much do you charge to wash every window in Seattle? Some are...Continue Reading
This post is brought to you by MOO.com, the best place to build your personal brand through business cards, thank you cards, and more! Starting and ending conversations at networking is without a doubt where most of that unavoidable networking awkwardness occurs. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There’s nothing wrong in going into...Continue Reading
The FindSpark community celebrates diversity, inclusion, and of course, a hustler's mindset. As a way to celebrate Pride month, we’re excited to share insight from our community members who identify as LGBTQ about being out in the workplace....Continue Reading
Let’s face it, being more social puts you on top of the social chain. You are the Facebook Elite, the Twitter Master, and the Instagram Legend. Though in human form, if you are not a social butterfly, an archaic charmer, or a gregarious innovator, you may be hurting your career. Research shows that when your...Continue Reading
Have you updated your online profiles recently? Not sure how to add the finishing touches to your website? Join us for Online Presence Feedback Fest on Thursday, February 16 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm in the Wix Lounge. You’ll offer input and get feedback from pros at companies like Bustle, VaynerMedia, NBCUniversal, R/GA, Verizon, and more! Learn more...Continue Reading
When I was offered my first salaried position, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I didn’t know I could negotiate my salary. I didn’t know I could question why I only got a twelve days of paid time off that year. I didn’t even know what a benefits package was. Photo...Continue Reading
