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Learn to use LinkedIn to improve your job search

LEARN LINKEDIN: Brian Wiggins of the PBJ will help Philadelphians improve their LinkedIn skillset You never know when you’re going to need to tap your professional network for a career-related opportunity. And today, one of the best places to access that network is on LinkedIn. LinkedIn now boasts 228 million users, including job seekers, recruiters, […]

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Shining the spotlight on our star Year Up students

Recognizing the hard work and dedication of students can have a huge positive impact on their continued success. So we love shining the spotlight on students who exemplify these traits while in pursuit of a college degree. Every few weeks, Margaret Rizzo, Associate Director of Operations and People Development for Year Up, will be highlighting […]

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6 strategies for success in your first year of college

SUCCESSFUL STUDY STRATEGIES: 6 ways to help you ace your first year of college It’s perfectly normal to feel a little bit overwhelmed by your first semester of college. After all, it’s going to take some time to adjust to new classes, professors, and demands on your time, especially if you’re trying to balance them […]

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How to make your online job application stand out

HUMAN RESOURCES: Learn the do’s and don’ts of thejob application process from Philadelphia employers atour Human Resources Panel Discussion.  If you’ve applied for a new job in the last five years, you probably submitted your application online. And whether it was on an individual employer website or aggregate job board, chances are you never received […]

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