Here's the best way to approach someone you've worked with, whether that be a professor, old boss, current supervisor, or career counselor—and ask to use them as reference for years to come....Continue Reading
Landing a great job after graduation is at the top of everyone’s to do list. You may think that your job search starts after graduation, but it doesn’t have to. I accepted an amazing opportunity a semester before I graduated, and I couldn’t be happier. Below are the tips I used to snag my job...Continue Reading
When you reach out to someone to network or request an informational interview, you should never be able to send the same message twice. Why? Your networking messages should always be super specific to that person. It doesn’t matter if it’s an email, an Instagram DM, or a LinkedIn message. It’s always worth it to...Continue Reading
Ah, the mentor. The one thing everyone tells you is so necessary for your career - and yet, no one can tell you how to get one. How are you supposed to get someone to agree to guide you through life? It can be done with these tips!...Continue Reading
All the ways you can find and discover networking events to attend that you'll actually enjoy....Continue Reading
Clubhouse. Have you heard of it? It’s a new(ish) social media platform that is invite-only and iPhone-only as of the publishing of this article. How to explain Clubhouse? It is a live-audio only social media platform. Meaning, the only way to communicate with people is via talking – like on the phone – in what...Continue Reading
How can sending thank you cards help you boost your career? Read on and find out!...Continue Reading
With the tools and resources you have available, there are plenty of ways to get in touch with the people you admire. Use these excuses to reach out and say hi to your professional role models....Continue Reading
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There are many ways you can celebrate Black History Month. Looking for inspiration? We’ve curated a diverse list of talks and events by museums and colleges that are now free to watch on-demand. The State of Black Film The Museum of The Moving Image A panel discussion on the state of Black film. Moderated...Continue Reading
Think you don't need a personal website? Here are three reasons why you should have a personal website up and running before you search for jobs....Continue Reading
You always run a spelling and grammar check twice on your cover letters before sending them off. You would never (and we mean never) use a template cover letter. Those are the basics, but we’d like to let you in on some unexpected things to check before sending off that cover letter that can make the...Continue Reading
No matter where you are in your career, job hunting can be a lot. You could be a big CMO calculating your next, mammoth career move, a recent grad hunting for your first gig, a layoff survivor, or anywhere in between, it places pressure on us, albeit for different reasons. Since the fundamental job hunt...Continue Reading
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COVID-19 has effected each and every one of us, and these uncertain times are extremely stressful. Whether you’re in college, on the job hunt, or currently working, a lot has changed in a short period of time. Below are FindSpark resources that are especially relevant and helpful during this pandemic along with key official government...Continue Reading
In honor of Black History Month, we’re highlighting outstanding black creative and business professionals throughout history to present day who were and are pioneers in their industry, and also in their communities. Representing industries and fields we work with at FindSpark — from advertising and photography to film and business, there’s a story for everyone. Starting back as...Continue Reading
Learn how FindSpark can support your diversity & inclusion, recruitment, and employer branding goals through our online and offline programs: findspark.com/employers February is Black History Month and an opportunity to celebrate Black culture and history at work. Collaborating with your HR team and employees on programming will create an inclusive environment, an educational experience for...Continue Reading
