UGA Career Center Blog
UGA Career Center Blog

Navigating Job Searching While Writing Your Dissertation
Ashley Ray, Ph.D., The University of Georgia

Acing the End of An Interview
UGA Career Center Staff

How to Use Your Break
Lexie Walker, UGA Career Center

What The Lord of the Rings Can Teach Us About Resilience
Justin Burnley and Kristina Rust, UGA Career Center

Networking: It’s Not So Scary!
Lexie Walker, UGA Career Center

A Dawg’s Journey to Nursing
Assistant Professor Elizabeth Gay, DNP, CRNA, Augusta University

The Haunting Silence: How to Respond When You’re Ghosted
Shivanee Patel, UGA Career Center

Use Quinncia to Create an ATS-Friendly Resume
Megan Elrath, UGA Career Center

Tips From a Former Field Recruiter
Lexie Walker, UGA Career Center

Enhancing Your Personal Brand with AI: Tools and Tips from UGA
Daryn Zongrone, UGA Career Center

Your Part-Time Job Experience is Relevant
Lexie Walker, UGA Career Center

The Importance of a Professional Photo, and Where to Get One
Kristina Rust, UGA Career Center

Making Your Best Yes: How to Prioritize in College
Tiana Knight and MK Miller, UGA Career Center Graduate Assistants

Not Getting Interviews? Here Are 2 Reasons Why!
Kristina Rust, UGA Career Center

Career Services Trends: Pay Transparency with Gen Z
Abby Burnett, Career Development Intern (CDI)

5 Steps to LinkedIn Success
Jessica McLeod-Waddell, UGA Career Center

“Class of 2023 Trends” according to Handshake
Abby Burnett, Career Development Intern (CDI)

Best You: A Career Conversation with Nick Carrier
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

How to Ace a Short-Answer Application
Mary K. Wendel, MEd, LPC

Guidehouse: A Career Conversation with Nelli Minor
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Surya: A Career Conversation with Amy Patti
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Peace Corps: A Career Conversation with Harrison Welshimer
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Georgia Financial Advisors: A Career Conversation with Daniel Raps-Huffman
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Smith + Howard: A Career Conversation with Darcy Copeland
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Mohawk Industries: A Career Conversation with Jessica Nguyen
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Design Group: A Career Conversation with Angie Berman
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Patterson & Dewar Engineers: A Career Conversation with Lori Weaver
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Eberly & Associates: A Career Conversation with Ashley Sadowski
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

BCG Brighthouse: A Career Conversation with Jeff Harter
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

E.J. Gallo: A Career Conversation with David Black
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Invoy: A Career Conversation with Priya Singha
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Peers Tell All: Networking and Job Search
Rebecca Hughes, Career Development Intern (CDI)

Triumvirate Environmental: A Career Conversation with Teddi Ramskogler
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Mansfield Oil: A Career Conversation with Dawn Pierce
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Holder Construction: A Career Conversation with John Touchstone and Emily Waldron
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Last-Minute Career-Related Issues: We’re Here for You!
Megan Elrath, UGA Career Center

FanDuel: A Career Conversation with Vishal Patel and Matthew Hilger
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Synovus: A Career Conversation with Julia Allen
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Thomas & Hutton: A Career Conversation with Stephan Jean
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Koch: A Career Conversation with Kelli Durden
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Alston & Bird: A Career Conversation with Trevor Barker
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Carter & Sloope: A Career Conversation with Mark Hain
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Chick-Fil-A: A Career Conversation with Cheri Stephenson
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

A Quick Note About Quick Chats
Tanvi Pucha, UGA Career Center

20North: A Career Conversation with Margaret Adams
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Techport Thirteen: A Career Conversation with Jordan Johnson
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Kia Motors: A Career Conversation with Ariel Hudson
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Capgemini: A Career Conversation with Jillian Epperson
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Dobility: A Career Conversation with Lawrence Li
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Youth Villages: A Career Conversation with Justice Franklin
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

What to Do If You Missed an Interview
Whitney Denney, UGA Career Center

Transferable Skills: An English Major Perspective
C Durden, UGA Career Center

Mental Health in the Workplace
Melani Cruz, Career Development Intern

Ad Victoriam Solutions: A Career Conversation with Ennor Armah
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

RRD: A Career Conversation with Jeff Sewell
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Knack: A Career Conversation with Maggie McGinty
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Warner Bros. Discovery: A Career Conversation with Nicholas Levan
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

IQ Talent: A Career Conversation with Ansley Roy
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Jackson & Coker: A Career Conversation with Laura Buffa
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Top 50 Companies for Diversity List 2022
Diversity Inc

Hidden Curriculums & Imposter Syndrome: How to Give Yourself Grace and Empower Your Strengths
Brionna Johnson, UGA Career Center

8Bend Marketing: A Career Conversation with Beth Forrester
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Stripe Theory: A Career Conversation with Laura Braun and Isys Caffey-Horne
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Veritiv: A Career Conversation with Shreya Patel
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Delta: A Career Conversation with Kenzie Zirbel
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Insight Global: A Career Conversation with Korie McQueen
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Remote or In-Person: Which Job Is Right For Me?
Janelle Rothacker, Assured Partners

52 in 52 - Week 9: Sterling Seacrest Pritchard with Jeb Blazevich and Gina Roman
Umesh Patel, UGA Career Center

Micro-Intern Success: Finding A Fit
Parker Dewey

Being LGBTQ+ and Navigating the Job Search Process
C Durden, Graduate Assistant

The Right Way to Read an Entry-level Job Description
Handshake Blog

Cover Letters: They’re No Joke
Justin Burnley, Career Consultant

5 Guiding Questions for Your Exploration Journey
Claire Mistretta, Career Development Intern

Major Exploration: 5 Key Things You Should Know
Sarah Burnett, Career Development Intern

5 Helpful Tips to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Lily Fleenor, Career Development Intern

The Offer Letter: It’s a Process
Rebecca Hughes, Career Development Intern

10 Things I Gained From My Networking Experience
Peyton Dennis, Junior Public Relations major

“I’m not alone in my experiences”
UGA Alumni Association Blog - Emily Munnell

The Key to Staying Organized During Your Job or Internship Search
Ellie Sanchez, UGA Career Center Social Media Intern

Networking Conversation Starters for the UGA Diversity & Inclusion Career Conference
Whitney Prescott, UGA Career Center

Assess to Decompress: How You Can Use Career Assessments over Break
Sarah Burnett, Career Development Intern

5 Steps to Salary Negotiation
Rebecca Hughes, Career Development Intern

Youth, Disclosure, and the Workplace Why, When, What, and How
U.S. Department of Labor

A Winning Team - a Mentorship Testimonial
www.alumni.uga.edu

Before, During, and After a Virtual Career Fair – 10 Tips You Need to Know
Rebecca Hughes, UGA Career Center, Career Development Intern

5 Essential Tips for Writing a Rockstar Resume
Lillian Fleenor, UGA Career Center, Career Development Intern

Don’t Stress the Test: 5 Stress Management Tips for Successful Studying
Sarah Burnett, UGA Career Center

Mythbusting! Top Five Myths About Premise Health
Premise Health

Lifestyle > Career
Megan Elrath, UGA Career Center

Real Talk Podcast Release
Bella Sci and Kanler Cumbass, UGA Career Center

What’s Your Career Personality?
Maggie O’Brien, UGA Career Center

Listing Hard and Soft Skills on a Resume
Justin Burnley, UGA Career Center

#CommitTo Mentorship!
Kanler Cumbass, UGA Mentor Program

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UGA Career Center

Using Data to Navigate the Job Search
Bethany Mills, UGA Career Center

Attending a UGA Virtual Career Fair? Here’s the Knowledge Employers Want You to Demonstrate
Whitney Prescott, UGA Career Center

Alumni Job Search Boot Camp: What You Need to Know
Megan Elrath, UGA Career Center

Negotiating Salaries with UGA Career Outcomes Data
Rishika Pandey, UGA Career Center

CDI Survival Tips for Virtual Learning
Career Development Interns, UGA Career Center

What Colors Can Teach Us About Careers
Maggie O’Brien, UGA Career Center

4 Steps to Make Asking for a Recommendation Letter More Approachable
Justin Burnley, UGA Career Center

Midterm Motivation – Words of Encouragement from Alumni Mentors
Kanler Cumbass and Destiny Loyd, UGA Mentor Program

5 Tactics for Exploring Campus Involvement
Justin Burnley, UGA Career Center

Simple Ways to Get Career Ready: Arch Ready FAQ
Whitney Denney, UGA Career Center

3 Important Tips to Start Your Semester Strong at UGA
Bethany Mills, UGA Career Center

The Ultimate Guide to Acing Your Next Video Interview
Pamela Skillings, Big Interview

The Beginner’s Guide to Freelancing
Whitney Denney, UGA Career Center

Summertime Mentorship: Why Your Summer Plans Should Include Finding a Mentor
Destiny Loyd, UGA Career Center

Getting Started on Researching Graduate School Programs
Justin Burnley, UGA Career Center

16 Things You Can Do to Maximize Your Summer if Your Internship is Canceled Due to Covid-19
UGA Career Consultants

Employer Outreach During Covid-19 – Helpful Email Templates
Maggie O’Brien, UGA Career Center

Marty Parker Named 2020 Seawell Award Recipient
Loran Posey, UGA Development & Alumni Relations

Video Interviewing
Grace Williamson, UGA Career Center

How to Use Cue Cards for Your Remote Interview
HigherEdJobs.com

Stay Connected—Best Practices of E-mentoring
Kanler Cumbass, UGA Mentor Program

Top 3 Online Resources for International Students
Grace Champion, UGA Career Center

Job and Internship Searching – Now What?
Brittany Mulcahey, UGA Career Center

What To Do When A Job Offer Disappears
Forbes.com

What Is Consulting?
Aspen Kissell and Chris Macdonald, UGA Alumni

UGA achieves career outcomes rate of 95%+ for fifth year running
Emily Munnell, UGA Development & Alumni Relations

4 Reasons to Use Our New Resume Samples
Justin Burnley, UGA Career Center

Do’s & Don’ts at the Diversity and Inclusion Networking Dinner
Jyoti Makhijani, UGA Career Center

Why First & Second Year Students Should Attend Career Fairs
Dan Felts, UGA Career Center

Step-by-Step Prep Guide to Crushing Your Next Career Fair
Brittany Mulcahey, UGA Career Center

UGA Mentor Program – Lebria Casher
UGA Career Center

Why Thank-You Notes Matter
Markeicha Dickens, UGA Career Center

Meriah Grove is One Step Closer to Changing the World through UGA’s Entrepreneurship Program
Whitney Prescott, UGA Career Center

4 Myths About Salary Negotiation
Marla Ebert, UGA Career Center

4 Personal Statement Mistakes to Avoid
Jenna Lostritto-Simmons, UGA Career Center

Overcoming Employability Anxiety
Brianna Bennett, UGA Career Center

How to Show You Value Diversity in an Interview
Kyle Poe, UGA Career Center

5 Essential Email Templates for Your Job Search
Justin Burnley, UGA Career Center

Networking- How to Stay Connected Long-Term
Maggie O’Brien, UGA Career Center

Job and Internship Searching Out of State
Camille Liverpool, UGA Career Center

What Is a Personal Brand and How Do I Build One?
Whitney Denney, UGA Career Center

A Part-Time Job Will Help You Become Career Ready
Aaron Brown, UGA Career Center

Find Your Home at UGA: Getting Involved on Campus
Justin Burnley, UGA Career Center

2019 UGA Student Employee of the Year
Aaron Brown, UGA Career Center

Career Development Internship: Two Perspectives
Elijah Daniel and Anna Blair, UGA Career Center

What Does “Self-Care” Really Mean?
Nancy Benda, UGA Career Center Graduate Assistant

4 Tips to Help You Survive #adulting
Toria Carter, UGA Career Center

Effective Ways to Conquer Your Fear of Choosing a Major
Maggie O'Brien, UGA Career Center

A Different Approach to the “Tell Me About Yourself” Question
Tom Fenner, UGA Career Center

Career Related Questions You’ll Be Asked About Over the Holidays (and How to Respond)
Maggie O'Brien, UGA Career Center

How I Learned to Dress Professionally (and Still Feel Like Myself)
Laura Huff, UGA Agriculture Ed Student

9 Motivating Career Podcasts to Listen To This Week
www.glassdoor.com

Free Career Exploration Resources
Maggie O'Brien, UGA Career Center

Building Your Resume: Experience You May Be Forgetting
Alex Edwards, UGA Career Center

You Completed the Internship – Now What?
Ariana Mollers, UGA Career Center

What Every Student Needs - A Part-Time Job and Internship!
Aaron Brown, UGA Career Center

5 Questions to Ask Yourself If You’re Running Out of Time
Jenna Lostritto-Simmons

17 Pieces of Advice from a UGA Graduate
Chinazor Offor, UGA Career Center

Beating the Robots: How to Get Your Resume Past Applicant Tracking Systems
Samantha Perrin, UGA Career Center

A Year in Review - Reflections for First & Second Year Students
Maggie O'Brien, UGA Career Center

How to Make the Most of Your Internship
Riley Blair, UGA Career Center

Surviving Graduate School: 4 Practical Tips
Maggie O'Brien, UGA Career Center

Acing Your Homework: How to Prepare for the Upcoming Career Fair
Ariana Mollers, UGA Career Center

Selling Your College Major
Psychology Today

Five Soft Skills Essential for Success
Antonio Neves

A conversation with: Kaila Coon (JEAR Logistics)
Kaila Coon, JEAR Logistics

Exploring Majors and Career Paths
Vassi Deltcheva, UGA Career Center

College Student to Full-Time Professional in 5 Steps
Brittany Smith, UGA Career Center

3 Ways Our Job Posting Board Handshake is a Game Changer in Your Job Search
Michelle Foulke, UGA Career Center

Weighing the Pros and Cons: When to Go to Graduate School
Tom Fenner, UGA Career Center

6 Tips for Reducing Stress During Your Job Search
Kali DeWald, UGA Career Center

4 Tips for Dealing with Rejection
Samantha Perrin, UGA Career Center

Translating Your Study Abroad Experience Into Resume Material
Ariana Mollers, UGA Career Center

Q & A with Teach for America
UGA Career Center and Teach for America

The Top 7 Soft Skills that Employers Want
Megan Elrath, UGA Career Center

Q & A with Aldi
UGA Career Center and Aldi

Craft Your Path with Internships and Part-Time Jobs
Andrew Crain, UGA Career Center

Resumes & Potato Chips
Scott Williams - Executive Director, UGA Career Center

Exam Relaxation Tips
Ryan Parker, UGA Career Center IT Student Assistant

Money Management for Recent College Graduates
Lisa Mann, UGA Career Center

Career Center FAQs
Dr. Suzanne Voigt, UGA Career Center

Finding Your Fit This Summer
Megan Charbeneau, Career Center CDI

Know Your Worth: 3 Reasons You Should Negotiate Your Salary
Judy Sun, UGA Career Center

Finding Your Career Fit
Kali DeWald, UGA Career Center

Becoming a LinkedIn Career Sleuth
Andrew Crain, UGA Career Center

Just Keep Pushing: 3 Quotes to Get You Over the Midterm Hump
Brittany M. Williams, UGA Career Center

Why Company Research Before An Interview is So Important
Megan Elrath, UGA Career Center

How to Stand Out After A Career Fair
Deborah Kang, Graduate Assistant, UGA Career Center

The Student’s Guide to Choosing a Major
BestColleges.com

Creative Resumes, and How to Do Them Well
Samantha Meyer, UGA Career Center

Why I Am Thankful I Got Involved On Campus Early!
Whitney Prescott, UGA Career Center

How to Plan a Resume-Worthy Semester
Megan Flora, UGA Career Center

After Athens: Life After UGA
Megan Flora, UGA Career Center

50 Best Workplaces for Women and Ethnic Minorities
Fortune Magazine

How to (and Why You Should) Step Up Your Networking Over the Holidays
Whitney Prescott, UGA Career Consultant

If You’re Reading This, It’s Not Too Late: 7 Steps for Negotiating After a Job Offer
Azell Francis, UGA Career Center

Trick or Treat: A Halloween Guide to Professional Etiquette
Andrew Crain, UGA Career Center Graduate Assistant

To Go or Not To Go to Graduate School? That is the question.
Brittany Kinard, UGA Career Center Consultant

Want to Pursue Your Dream Career?
Suzanne Voigt, UGA Career Center Consultant

3 Stress-Reducing Tips for Choosing a Major
Kali DeWald, UGA Career Center Consultant

How to Ace an Interview
Kendra Strickland, UGA Career Consultant

Federal Careers: Explore the Possibilities
Kate Templeton, UGA Career Center

E-Mail Etiquette: Re: Your Recent Email to Your Professor
Inside Higher Ed

Are You Arch Ready?
UGA Career Center

4 Mistakes New Job Seekers Should Avoid
Glassdoor

Strong Interest Inventory
CPP, Inc.

Four Steps to Choosing a Career Path
New York Times

How to Answer Bizarre Job Interview Questions
Daily Worth

19 Business-Etiquette Rules Every Professional Should Know
BusinessInsider.com

Get Familiar with Informational Interviewing
Career Development Interns, UGA Career Center

Guide to Choosing College Majors
The Princeton Review

Career Lessons from Alton Brown
@Work: a career blog