Personal and professional development depends on networking in great measure. However, the actual worth of networking is in preserving and tending to those connections over time, not in the first connection. These valuable ideas will enable you to keep in touch with the individuals you have networked with and transform those contacts into enduring,...
READ MOREPersonal branding for college students: Take control of the narrative
Are you a college student looking for an internship or a job? Chances are, recruiters will look you up online at some point during the recruiting process. A recent survey suggests that over 90% of recruiters conduct online research on their potential candidates either before the interview or before making a formal offer for...
READ MOREHow networking can help you achieve your goals
Networking is one of those words that could send a shiver down the spine of many, while for others it is something they enjoy and love to do – much the befuddlement of many. Love or loathe it, networking is undoubtedly a golden key in helping you achieve success in your career. For students...
READ MOREA comprehensive guide on applying for school scholarships: crafting a winning application
Pursuing higher education often comes with a hefty price tag, making scholarships a crucial resource for many students. Scholarships, like the ones Golden Key offers, not only ease the financial burden but also recognize and reward academic achievements, leadership skills, and community involvement. Applying for a Golden Key scholarship requires careful planning and attention...
READ MOREThe importance of writing well
I decided to write about writing because all members of the Golden Key International Honor Society might better understand the writing process. One way this can be achieved is by encouraging people to write. This is particularly important because tests, examinations, and assignments, among other assessments, require good writing skills. The one way an...
READ MOREDeveloping your strategy for opportunities
During the twentieth century, the nature of your employment is usually anywhere from one to three jobs over several decades and then retirement. These jobs usually involve one or two occupations at the most. Developing skills, professional credentials, and pursuing education was a linear process, with gradual change occurring over the years. This system...
READ MOREHow to acquire relevant skills for the professional world
The foundation of any professional revolves around the skills they acquire. Skills have always been part of or essential to any employment you obtain. You can develop skills through various methods, but specific methods outweigh others. For example, education and jobs are usually predominant, if not the best, ways to acquire skills. Still, you...
READ MOREHow to create a LinkedIn profile that will get you noticed
Have you been applying to positions and not getting a response? Are you looking for ways to stand out in a crowd? Then a fully optimized LinkedIn profile may be right for you! Whether you are entering the job market for the first time or climbing the corporate ladder for years, a well-developed LinkedIn...
READ MOREPractical tips for finding a remote job
If you’ve decided you want a job at an all-remote company, you might be wondering how to start. What follows are practical tips specific to the remote market based on my nine-month job search. If I’d know many of these things sooner, I’d have saved myself time and frustration. Where to find remote job...
READ MOREHow to build your personal brand on LinkedIn
How does it feel to know that, next time you submit a job application, your potential employer will browse your social media accounts? Are you confident they present a professional, respectful person that would represent their company with pride? Or are you tempted to stop reading this post immediately so you can confirm your...
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