Summer of 2021 is filled with potential for interns looking to build their network in NYC. Follow these strategies to make the most of your summer....Continue Reading
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
With the end of the semester near, it's time to start prepping for finals week, finishing up projects, and saying goodbye to your internship....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
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
Do you have a job title you dream about? Even though we can’t predict the future, having a specific goal in mind is the best way to stay motivated. Meeting the person who has your dream job is the easiest way to find out if your goals are attainable. A meeting like this could help direct...Continue Reading
A 2016 Gallup report shows that 21% of millennials have changed jobs within the past year. So now you know, almost a quarter of people your age changed careers...you’re not alone!...Continue Reading
