3 Reasons You Should Ditch That Objective Statement on Your Resume—and 3 Things You Can Do Instead

The resume objective has been a mainstay of resume templates for a long time, but in today’s job market, using one can do more harm than good.

As the name suggests, an objective statement basically tells the reader what your …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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8 Things You Need To Know About Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Learn how ATS work, what they do to your resume, and how to beat ATS so that your resume gets seen by the decision makers who schedule job interviews.

What do you know about applicant tracking systems?

If you think …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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Sample email to ask about or request an internship from an internship site/employer

If you want to reach out to an organization/company to see if they would be willing to host an intern, use this example email message to craft your own. Make sure to include why you are interested in interning with …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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Reference List for Applications

When you need to provide references to a potential employer, the best way to do it is to create a reference list to share with them. You don’t want to include the list on your resume. Create a separate list …

By Milo Orr
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Ensuring Success as an Online Grad Student

By Chassidy Green, educational consultant and Jonathan Farley, associate professor at Morgan State University

With the increased popularity of online graduate programs across many disciplines, it’s no surprise that tens of thousands of newly enrolled learners each year opt for …

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7 Ways to Address Your Cover Letter That Aren’t “To Whom It May Concern”

7 Ways to Address Your Cover Letter That Aren’t “To Whom It May Concern” was originally published on The Muse, a great place to research companies and careers. Click here to search for great jobs and companies near you.

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By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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The Difference Between a Resume and a Curriculum Vitae (CV)

What is the difference between a resume and a CV? The primary differences between a resume and a curriculum vitae (CV) are length, what is included, and what each is used for. While both are used in job applications, a …

By Milo Orr
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Curriculum Vitae (CV) Samples and Writing Tips

When applying for certain positions in the US, as well as jobs internationally, you may be required to submit a curriculum vitae rather than a resume. A curriculum vitae, or CV, includes more information than your typical resume, including details …

By Milo Orr
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8 Ways to Stand Out at a Career Fair

Before the Event
1. Find Out What Companies Will Be There

Review a list of all the companies who will be attending prior to the event, and prioritize the ones you want to approach. And while a career fair is …

By Milo Orr
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Avoiding Job and Internship Scams

When evaluating potential employment, you must be careful to avoid scams and fraudulent postings. While Edinboro University makes every attempt to block them, scammers constantly find new ways to bypass the system. Fake job postings can be found not only …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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