Here’s just a sampling of the questions I get about LinkedIn on a regular basis:
“How many recommendations do I need to have?”
“Do I have to buy a Premium account?”
“What should I do if my mom endorsed me …
Imagine that you step into an elevator and come face-to-face with someone who could change the course of your career: a potential employer, investor, or mentor. You only have 30 seconds before reaching the next floor—what do you say to …
Being a student athlete means more than excelling in sports—it’s a testament to discipline, teamwork, time management, and resilience. These qualities make student athletes uniquely prepared to thrive in professional environments. Today we’re going to talk about how to effectively …
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Most students and recent grads know they need a strong resume to land interviews. What many don’t realize is that their first “reader” won’t be a recruiter or hiring manager—it will be a piece of software. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) …
In today’s job market, technical expertise alone won’t land you the job. While hard skills are essential, employers are increasingly prioritizing soft skills—those intangible abilities that shape how you interact with colleagues, adapt to change, and handle conflict.
In fact, …
When crafting your resume, hobbies and interests might not be the first things that come to mind. After all, your professional experience and skills usually take center stage. But including the right hobbies can make your application stand out, especially …
Call a timeout with April Sykes, former WNBA player and now a skills development trainer, mental health advocate and founder of Sykes Serenity. April shares why basketball played such an important role in her life and how she’s dealt with mental health challenges. She also explains why being an advocate and sharing her story is …
On this week’s episode of Timeout with TWN, we chatted with Dr. Derrick Burgess, first-generation orthopedic surgeon and host of the incredible podcast, TimeOut with the SportsDr. Hear how Derrick used his own experience as an athlete navigating injury to enter the medical field. Plus, learn how he works to support athletes in their health …
Many international students arrive in the United States with a dream that extends beyond graduation. They hope to build a life and career in the U.S. and eventually secure a green card. Traditionally, the journey follows a familiar route: F-1 …
