Author: Karen K. Ngo
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Resume Revamp: Strategies to Standout
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On Mar 25, 2023, I had the opportunity to run a Resume Workshop with Xue Hua for the Northwest Vietnamese Students Association! I really enjoyed connecting with students again and sharing my favourite tips for an awesome resume. #ICYMI, check out the presentation below: Need more help with your resume?…
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Why applying for jobs is a waste of time & what you should do instead
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I’ve been seeing many people posts about their gruelling job hunting experiences and how they’ve applied for hundreds or even thousands of jobs only to get rejected or never hear back. I agree that it really sucks, but here’s what you can do about it… Today, I am sharing my…
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This advice changed my career back when I was a student
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It’s kinda crazy to think that it’s already been 3 years since I’ve graduated. It feels like it’s been forever, and it feels like it was only yesterday that I was only trekking the halls in between classes and eating McDonalds during my final exams. Anyways, I’ve been doing quite…
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What is a Career Walking Deck?
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In today’s competitive job market, it’s not enough to have a well-written resume and cover letter. As a job seeker, you need to go above and beyond to stand out from the crowd. A career walking deck is a visual presentation that outlines your skills, experiences, and achievements in a…
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Here’s a tried and true way to stand out in your next job interview
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It’s a competitive job market out there, folks! More people are applying for fewer jobs, and it seems like the odds are against us. Here’s one thing you need to do to stand out… This is a tried and true method. It worked for me, and it worked for other…
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The Triple Threat of Job Hunting
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On Wed Mar 1, 2023, I had the opportunity to present to the Microsoft Federal Center of Excellence organization. Thank you so much to Eric Simons for inviting me to speak! #ICYMI, find the presentation below:
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How to Refresh Your Resume in 3 Simple Steps
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Whether you’re actively job hunting or not, I recommend refreshing your resume on a quarterly to semi-annual basis. In case ChatGPT is at capacity, here are 3 steps you should remember 😃 Step 1: Find a good resume template What good means to me: Step 2: Use strong action verbs…
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Making the Move: Environmental Engineer to Real Estate Agent
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Back in 2016, Ranjani attended a New Year’s party that changed her career forever! At the time, she had recently been laid off after working for an environmental consulting firm in Seattle where funding was cut off and the budget was tight. Throughout her career, Ranjani had always been a…
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3 Secrets to Networking Webinar
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On Feb 6, 2023, I had the pleasure of presenting to 80+ people at a Women at Microsoft Event: How to Build a Thriving Network. Please see the presentation slides below: More free resources: These 10 LinkedIn Tips Will Make You a Better Networker Digital Branding & Virtual Networking Webinar…
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1 Year Life Update: Feeling uncertain and curious
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This month, I hit a personal life milestone: 1 year in these United States of MURICA 🇺🇸 … 1 year of living away from home and 1 year of adulting (for real this time). These days, I have been so wrapped up with work that I haven’t really had a…