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Sreytom Tim, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager at Skills Development Fund Cambodia, has been awarded the 2024 Rising Alumni Award.

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Juleen Rodakowski, associate professor and chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy at University of Pittsburgh, has been awarded the 2024 Alumni Award of Excellence.

You will have several jobs in your lifetime. Some jobs might be just for the paycheck. Other jobs are an important part of your career journey. Landing a great internship is also important to your career journey. Either way, the search process starts before you click that first “apply” button.

Congratulations on receiving an employment offer! This is a big life decision and it is essential to evaluate the full offer package, not just the salary, to ensure it aligns with your goals, values, and needs.

Navigating the job market involves understanding that different types of employers have distinct processes for recruiting, evaluating and hiring new employees. Whether you're applying to a large corporation, a small startup, a nonprofit organization, or a government agency, knowing how they hire can help you tailor your job search strategy and increase your chances of success.

A professional portfolio highlights a collection of your best professional and academic work, providing documentation of your skills, experience and training. Portfolios are a great way for job seekers in all career fields to stand out.

In the United States, a curriculum vita, often called a CV or vita, is used when applying for academic and research positions, fellowships, and grants.

Think of your resume as a living document that is continually updated as you gain experience or choose to look for different types of opportunities. Each version of your resume should reflect your personal brand or professional identity.