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Avoiding the black hole – Get noticed online in today’s job market


Getting noticed by potential employers – whether when applying to jobs online, or through LinkedIn – can be challenging at the best of times, and is even more so in today’s economy. Here’s how you can rise above the crowd, and avoid getting lost in the “black hole” of online resume databases.

Presented by: Scott Singer (CAS’93), President, Insider Career Strategies

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The job hunter's guide to applying online

Don't throw your resume into a black hole–learn how to beat applicant tracking systems.

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Getting noticed in your job search

Getting a job is all about getting noticed. Explore tips and tricks to help you do just that.

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Leveraging the art of influence

If you’re looking to move forward in your career, influence is an essential soft skill you’ll need in your toolbox.

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Five upcoming career webinars

The new year is here & BU is ready to help take your career to the next level in 2021.

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Managing your career in the age of coronavirus

Learn what the job market looks like today in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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So, you want to work remotely...

The "work anywhere" economy is here! Or is it? Learn how to navigate the remote job market

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