What’s your process for making tough decisions? The past few months have brought up previously-unfathomable decisions for all of us. As a job-seeker, there’s one big, hairy (and emotionally charged) decision I’ll need to make pretty soon — what job to take next. After making a pro/con list, phoning a friend, and having a good...Continue Reading
Corporate America is having a conversation about race, and white leaders are being asked to make sweeping changes. It’s not a huge surprise that it’s happening given that companies have typically addressed racism only in the face of overwhelming public pressure. But let’s face it: racism is an uncomfortable topic. This is particularly true for...Continue Reading
As companies work to become more inclusive, diverse, and equitable for Black employees, Juneteenth is becoming adopted as a paid holiday as a celebration of freedom, solidarity, and a chance to reflect on our history as a country....Continue Reading
Looking for more career, business, and creative thought leadership to add to your social media feed? You need to follow these Black social media influencers. ...Continue Reading
Emotional Vulnerability: The Secret to Doing Well at Work is an exclusive virtual workshop led by Jemia Young, Diversity Talent Program Manager at TEKsystems, the largest IT Services & Talent Management company in North America. Emotional vulnerability is an act of courage. You are merging your authentic self instead of hiding behind a facade to...Continue Reading
Your online portfolio is the strongest case for your abilities. Check out these killer portfolios from our community for inspiration....Continue Reading
Today, stories pertaining to COVID make up seemingly 90% of our LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter feeds. At least Instagram has been mostly spared, depending on who you follow and until you begin sifting through stories. On LinkedIn particular, these COVID related posts fall into 3 primary categories: Unemployment Related Content (assistance for, or requests...Continue Reading
Ever run into writer’s block when writing a cover letter? Or get really nervous before interviews? All the time, you say? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. The reason is, most people only start to research companies they like days or even hours before they submit an application to work there. On top of that,...Continue Reading
About the Series Our FindSpark Employer Dialogue series is for employers — HR pros, recruiters, diversity and inclusion pros, and hiring managers — to discuss topics around diversity & inclusion, employer branding, and recruitment as it relates to early-career talent in an intimate setting. Watch our first all-virtual event below: Speakers: Eva Amessé Associate Director,...Continue Reading
Want guidance on how to approach your job hunt and career during the COVID-19 pandemic? During the recording of this live virtual event you will hear from a variety of HR, recruitment, and diversity professionals share tips on navigating your career during COVID-19. What is covered in this virtual panel: Virtual networking strategies for job...Continue Reading
Found a great event to attend, but don’t live close enough to actually get there? With social media becoming more increasingly normal to use for business, now your location doesn’t have to limit your networking opportunities. Many events will make it easy for people to virtually attend while still getting a worthwhile experience. Photo...Continue Reading
LinkedIn is one of the fastest-growing social media platforms today with, according to Hootsuite, two professionals joining LinkedIn every second, 3 million American jobs posted every month, and 45% of LinkedIn users in upper management (AKA: vice presidents, directors, and C-suite members). In case it wasn’t already clear, it’s crucial for young career professionals to...Continue Reading
A common misconception is that these opportunities are only afforded to expert coders or those with a specific professional background. In actuality, plenty of non-technical roles, especially sales roles, exist, ripe for the picking for both recent grads or those looking to make a career change. It can be intimidating though to break into a competitive field when you’re up against other candidates with more "official" experience and have seemingly more transferable skills than you....Continue Reading
Delia Camasca is a recruiter with almost 20 years of experience under her belt and an impressive resume that includes companies like Macy’s, the Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal, CNN & more. She is sharing the three questions that you must ask before an interview’s over to quickly gain a well-rounded understanding of expectations before you...Continue Reading
After years of all nighters in the library, you’ve finally made it to your last semester. Graduation is so close, you can almost taste it – it tastes like choked back tears, excitement, and probably a little fear. It’s going to be an emotional semester, but you’ll make it through! Feel free to play the song...Continue Reading
