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Try “My Next Move”
My Next Move, sponsored by the US Department of Labor, can help you explore careers that fit your interests and skills. CLICK HERE to take the next step on your

Let’s Talk Coaching
Lost. Wandering. Trapped. Stuck. Overwhelmed. Confused. Do any of those words currently describe how you feel about your career journey or life decisions? Perhaps all of them do. How would

How to Prepare for a Job Interview (with Worksheet & Checklist)
The goal of the resume is to get you a job interview. Once you secure an interview, researching and preparing for the interview is important. Like studying for a test,

Wondering what career is right for you? FOCUS 2 CAREER now available to all BJU Students!
FOCUS 2 CAREER guides you through a reliable, intuitive career & education decision making model to help you choose majors offered at BJU, explore occupations & make informed career decisions.

Didn’t Get an Internship? Here Are 10 Things You Can Do to Boost Your Career Anyway
So you didn’t get a summer internship. Don’t blame yourself: There were fewer internship opportunities posted in the first months of 2021 compared to previous years, and it’s a common challenge any

Why You Really Want to Write a Cover Letter
by Amy Gallo Updated December 23, 2020 No one likes job hunting. Scouring through online job listings, spiffing up your résumé, prepping for grueling interviews — none of it is fun. For many,

PSA: You do not need the “required” years of experience to apply for and win a job offer.
A recent post from LinkedIn:

Hire SC Virtual Career Fair is April 14-15!
HireSouthCarolina Career Fair is open to all BJU alumni and our upcoming graduates! April 14th – 15th, 2021 April 14 – Group Sessions | April 15 – Private Candidate Interviews

Networking Conversation Starters and Closings
Do you avoid networking because you don’t have conversation starters or closings? Get ideas for how to start networking conversations, questions to ask during informational meetings and how to close

Use (free) Trello to Organize your Job Search
The Free Tool That’ll Make Staying on Top of Your Job Search So Much Easier by Kat Boogaard Westend61/Getty Images Here’s the truth: There’s a lot to keep track of

The Top 100 Internship Programs of 2020 – according to WayUp
These companies were selected as the 100 best internship programs in the U.S. by a panel of industry expert judges and thousands of public votes. Congratulations to the #1

125 Common Interview Questions and Answers (With Tips)
As you prepare for your interview, you may be considering which questions the employer is going to ask you. While there’s no way to know for sure what topics will

Expert tip: Find the “hidden” job market
If you’ve done a thorough job search and there’s nothing worth applying for, what more can you do? The answer, according to career coaches, is quite a bit, actually.

The Best Job Search Sites
The team at consumersadvocate.org has reviewed 27 of the most popular job search sites to determine the best. Here are the top five: Monster.com – Best for Additional Services

Here’s who is hiring now . . .
LinkedIn’s Andrew Seaman shares a list of dozens of companies who are still looking for thousands of new employees. Here are a few examples: Citi is hiring people for more

Should I Accept a Subpar Job Over Being Unemployed?
For new college grads who are getting job search fatigue: “You may be better off staying with family post-graduation and doing an unpaid internship in the field of your dreams

Getting a job in 2020 – an interview with the BJU Career Coaches
Wondering how to navigate the Covid-19 job marketplace? Watch this video for pro tips!

Getting a job in a recession — 5 tips for college grads from someone who has gone through it
Alexa Shoen is a career coach for entry-level jobseekers and the author of ENTRY LEVEL BOSS: How To Get Any Job You Want. For those graduating into the “coronavirus economy,”

How to Network from Home
At-Home Networking Strategies Stephanie K. Eberle suggests seven actions you can take to stay market ready while in the safety of your own home. By Stephanie K. Eberle March 23,

Personalized Job Board and MORE!
CAREER CENTRAL – Your own personalized job board and MORE! If you’ve spent any amount of time on a national job board like Indeed or Zip Recruiter, you know that

Spotting Employment Scams
You’ve applied online for several positions and you receive a phone message about a job from a well-known company! The person calling says that they want to interview you. You

Advice from Job Search Strategists
In so many ways this is an unprecedented time for job seekers. The job market is uncertain and the timing of recovery is uncertain. The world seems out of control,

Your Job Search: Think Outside the Box
Millions filing for unemployment, businesses of all types closed, and no real answers to when the current crisis will end. What a time to graduate from college! Are there any