Career Clips
Give your professional plans a boost with the following career clips from D’Amore-McKim’s Graduate Career Center. These short, information-rich videos will help you refine your job search quickly and efficiently.
Graduate Career Center Services
Get an overview of the Graduate Career Center and the many services we provide for working professional students and alumni. 10 mins
6 Ways to Navigate a Career Change
Seeking to move into a more fulfilling job? Learn the steps you’ll need to make this happen including a project plan, reliable resources, ways to form a robust network, and a reasonable timeframe to make this become a reality. 10 mins
GTS 101
Learn the Global Talent System (GTS) basics. Topics include eligibility, GTS features, as well as why it’s important to fill out the GTS profile. 3 mins
How to Leverage GTS as a Research Tool
NEU’s Global Talent System (GTS) has six fantastic research tools to help you in all phases of your career journey—from determining where you want to start to finding positions worldwide. You can even capture yourself on video answering practice interview questions! 8 mins
Personal Branding
What do people say about you when you’re not in the room? Learn about how to define your physical and digital presence, and the importance of your verbal and written communication skills as you pursue your job search. 8 mins
Leveraging the Power of LinkedIn
LinkedIn is the heart of your personal brand. This session emphasizes the importance of your LinkedIn presence followed by quick explanations regarding privacy settings, maximizing your profile, the power of the alumni search, job search features, and leveraging company pages. 8 mins
Building Your DMSB Resume
Discover the ways to create a resume that fits the university format. Learn to develop a summary that distinguishes you from the competition. Know the right way to list your educational and work credentials as well as other alternative categories. 9 mins
How to Optimize Your Networking Experience
One of the most common missteps we see in job searches is not enough networking or the right kind. This Career Clip attempts to demystify networking. By watching, the viewer will benefit by learning why and how to become an effective networker including process and preferred rules of engagement. 8 mins
Navigating a Career Fair
Career fairs are one critical element to anyone’s job search. The purpose of this Career Clip is to inform the viewer on how to best optimize that experience. Highlights are what to do before you go, how to conduct yourself once you’re there and the importance of effective follow-up. 10 mins
Best Practices at a Speed Networking Event
Speed networking events by design are different from conventional unstructured networking events. By attending this Career Clip the viewer will learn the what, why, and how behind effective speed networking. Additionally, 10 tips for success is the crux of this session’s teachings. 7 mins
How to Write a Thank You Note
Impress your interviewer by writing a thoughtful, handwritten, and professional thank you note. Learn the six tips for a note that keeps you top-of-mind in the hiring process. 5 mins
4 Steps to a Targeted Job Search
The why and how behind performing a targeted job search is covered. In addition, the four key elements to a targeted search are broken down and described in easy to follow steps. Of equal importance, what not to do is discussed as well. 13 mins
How to Craft a Customized Cover Letter
If the job is worth applying for, it’s worth writing a customized letter. Learn the 10 tips for success to help you write a cover letter that differentiates you from the competition. 10 mins
Strategies to Sharpen Interviewing Skills
Want to ace your next interview and win the offer? Learn what to do before, during, and after the meeting to become memorable. Hear about the four times money is discussed and the best ways to answer the questions that will give you the inside edge. 12 mins
Best Ways to Work with Third-Party Recruiters
Partnering with reputable third-party recruiters can add “bench strength” to your job search. Find out how to identify recruiters, research their reputation, and leverage the relationship for mutual benefit. 6 mins
Negotiation Tactics Simplified
Learn the art of the deal and the ways to win. Discover the components of an offer beyond salary and benefits and determine what matters to you. Hear about tactics to employ during a negotiations discussion and what to avoid. 7 mins
6 Tips for Students Studying on a Visa in the US
Although not impossible, finding jobs in the US is more challenging than it has been in the past. It’s recommended that you have a “Plan B,” what you will do if you are unable to stay and work in the US. Discover six tips to help you with this job search strategy. 9 mins