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BestColleges answers the most pressing questions for career changers, job seekers, and new graduates. Here, you'll find how-to guides, easy-to-follow tips, and analysis on the latest career trends.
Job Prep
What Is an Informational Interview and Why Should I Be Asking for One?
What is an informational interview? If you're on the job market, this might be one of the most useful networking tactics you haven't heard of.
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How to Prepare for a DEI Career
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) jobs can be taxing, but these tips will help make sure you're ready.
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Career Guidance
What Kim Kardashian Got Wrong About Work, According to Mental Health Advocates
Kim advised women to "get up and work." Here's what mental health advocates want women to do instead.
Should You Quit Your Job or Change Careers?
Do you just need a new job, or do you need a new career entirely? Here are the questions to ask yourself before making your next big move.
How to Tell a Boss You’re Quitting Without Burning Bridges
Your first impression at a new job is important – but so is your last impression when you quit a job. Here's how to tell your boss you're quitting without burning any bridges.
Are There Exclusive Benefits of Working in Tech?
Tech workers have a few more things going for them besides easy-going work cultures.
Don’t Feel Connected With Your Work Team? What To Do Next
Isolation at work can be a performance-killer. Here are the best ways to connect with your new coworkers if you're working remotely.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Jobs Explained
The DEI industry is a growing field in need of various skills and career experience.
Making an Elevator Pitch (With Examples)
Are you ready to explain your skills and work experience when someone asks you? If not, it's time to craft an elevator pitch. Here's how.
How to Spot a Good Employer
Before you accept that job offer, think back on the interview process: Did you notice any of these green flags?
Should You Put Your Vaccination Status on Your Resume?
Does adding "vaccinated" to your resume help your chances of getting a job in 2022? BestColleges looked into it.
5 Takeaways from the Great Resignation for Workers in 2022
The Great Resignation has taken over the news. We do a round-up of expert opinions of what this trend means for new and current job seekers.
Will Employers Treat Workers Better After the Great Resignation?
The Great Resignation has put pressure on employers to reflect on how to keep their employees from resigning. Here's what some employers plan to do moving forward.
Is Job Hopping a Bad Thing?
Is job hopping necessarily a bad thing? BestColleges looks at the upsides and downsides of job hopping.
Didn’t Get the Raise You Wanted? What to Do Next
If your performance review season came and went without a raise, here's what you need to do.
Why Networking Feels Gross and Why You Should Do It Anyway
Networking is an important part of getting ahead. So why does it feel so icky? Research has an answer; we have some tips.
Wait, Don’t Quit — You May Already Have a Dream Job
When you see people quitting their jobs left and right, it can create a false sense of urgency that you must leave yours. Here are some signs that you actually already landed your dream job.
What It’s Like to Work in DEI
Diversity, inclusion and equity workers explain the challenges and rewards of a career in the growing industry.