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From r\u00e9sum\u00e9s to interview prep to best practices on using AI, a Big Red expert offers advice amid ‘uncertain times’ for hiring<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Beth Saulnier<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Erica Kryst is the executive director of <\/em>Cornell Career Services<\/em><\/a>. With the job market getting tougher, <\/em>Cornellians tapped her for advice on how recent alumni can improve their chances of finding work and advancing their careers in a competitive and rapidly changing landscape.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kryst<\/a>, who holds a doctorate in educational theory and policy from Penn State, has led the Big Red career office since fall 2022.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First off, what does Career Services offer alumni?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They have access to almost all the same online resources as our current students. One of our most highly utilized is CUeLINKS<\/a>. It\u2019s a tool to help students connect with alumni\u2014but it also allows alumni to connect to each other<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With their NetID and password, alumni also have access to other resources like Handshake<\/a>, an online network of career information.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Could you characterize what the job market is like for early career professionals?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re in uncertain times. You see in the news that early career hiring is down or slowing. A lot of the uncertainty is blamed on AI, but it\u2019s not the sole cause. There\u2019s uncertainty in different markets that impacts how open companies are to hiring, and their volume of hiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s critical for recent alumni to build their networks\u2014to find contacts to learn more about an organization and start to build connections. Given the ease with which people can apply to jobs, employers are flooded with applications. How do you stand out among 20,000 applicants for one role? It\u2019s through your networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s critical for recent alumni to build their networks\u2014to find contacts to learn more about an organization and start to build connections.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

You also need to think outside the box. Is the work you want to do only in one industry, or could you pursue it through other organizations? You may want to be at Google\u2014but could you work as a software engineer for an insurance company?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are some of the most common mistakes that early career professionals make?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I don\u2019t know if it\u2019s a mistake, but one of the places I see recent grads struggle\u2014both with the search and with their wellbeing\u2014is putting so much pressure on their first job, thinking, \u201cIf I don\u2019t get into this now, I\u2019m never going to.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That first job can often be a great learning experience, and every job is a springboard. You\u2019re going to meet people, learn from a new manager, gain technical or analytical skills that you can continue to use. And exposure to different fields or career paths might give you clarity about what you want\u2014or don\u2019t want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A career is longer than that first job; it\u2019s most of your adult life. We\u2019re not playing the short game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How important is it to craft your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 to each job posting?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We really think it\u2019s important\u2014and we have some newer resources that will help. One, Big R\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/a>, allows you to upload a job description and your r\u00e9sum\u00e9; it\u2019ll tell you whether you have tailored it to that job, or what the gaps are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A career is longer than that first job; it\u2019s most of your adult life. We\u2019re not playing the short game.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Is it OK to use AI to generate a r\u00e9sum\u00e9 or cover letter?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re hearing from employers that it\u2019s very easy for them to tell when they\u2019ve been solely generated by AI. Tools like ChatGPT and Copilot can be helpful starting points, but you have to give AI guidance for it to work well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s really about the prompts: not just \u201cwrite me a cover letter for a software developer position\u201d but: \u201cHere are the things they\u2019re emphasizing for this position. Here\u2019s my r\u00e9sum\u00e9. Now draft a cover letter for this job.\u201d And then make sure you tailor whatever AI produces, and that it\u2019s using language you would use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You mentioned the importance of networking. How do you start?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, your network is the people around you. So if you\u2019re new in a job, get to know your colleagues. Get to know the mid-level folks above you. Ask to go to coffee and learn about their career path. How did they get into this position? How did they know what was right for them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that networking is randomly reaching out on LinkedIn. It can be that, too\u2014but I always encourage folks to start with people they have a connection to. And that includes fellow alumni, who help one another as part of the larger Cornell family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Keep in mind that a great question at the end of any networking conversation or informational interview is, \u201cIs there anybody in your network you recommend that I reach out to? And would you mind sending an email introducing us?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, networking is meant to be a mutual relationship; the other person may not benefit in the moment, but now you\u2019re part of their network, too. So always offering that\u2014\u201cPlease reach out if I could ever do anything for you\u201d\u2014is really important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are your tips on crafting the best LinkedIn profile?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you build it for the first time, it defaults to some basic information. There\u2019s a tagline under your photo, and you should customize that. You might highlight your current role or what you\u2019re searching for, as well as some key attributes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other section I really like is the summary. It\u2019s an opportunity to put your elevator pitch out there. If I\u2019m a recruiter or someone else in your network you\u2019re trying to connect with, that gives me the basics about you, your skill set, and your interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if you\u2019re going to have a profile, fill it out completely. Write descriptions of your experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you land a job interview, how do you stand out\u2014especially if you\u2019re competing against people with more experience?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be prepared, and know what you want to communicate about yourself\u2014your strengths and skills as a candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practicing interviewing is so important; it makes you more confident going into the room. AI can be very helpful: \u201cI\u2019m preparing for an interview in this field; give me some questions,\u201d or \u201cWhat are some tips for answering a question about weaknesses or goals?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Practicing interviewing is so important; it makes you more confident going into the room.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Another critical thing is having examples. Don\u2019t just say, \u201cOne of my strengths is communication.\u201d Say, \u201cOne of my strengths is communication, because of X, Y, and Z; here\u2019s a time I used that skill to my advantage in my previous job.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our more casual era, how important is it to be professionally dressed for an interview?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You need to know the norms for the organization you\u2019re interviewing for\u2014and don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions about that. But overall, it\u2019s usually better to overdress than underdress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019d say the same for virtual interviews\u2014and dress the whole part. Even if they\u2019re only seeing your top half; what if someone knocks at the door and you have to get up to answer it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have an offer, should you negotiate the salary even early in your career?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In tougher economic times, people can be hesitant. But we encourage everyone to negotiate\u2014whether it\u2019s their first offer or their 10th. And the salary you start with can determine your growth over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Could you give some tips on negotiating?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do your research and understand the averages in your field, and use that to inform a range to ask for. Say, \u201cYou\u2019ve offered me $75,000, but I\u2019m looking to negotiate in the range of $80,000\u201390,000.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The range communicates flexibility; you\u2019re not giving a hard number. Hopefully they\u2019ll come back and say, like, \u201cbased on the data you presented, we can offer you $82,000.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We encourage everyone to negotiate\u2014whether it\u2019s their first offer or their 10th.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes the answer is no. But there are other things you can negotiate on, like vacation time or tuition reimbursement. And if it\u2019s a hard no all around, ask, \u201cWhat\u2019s the progression in this role? Is there a bonus structure? When would be the time to explore this further, like during the annual performance review?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And finally: what\u2019s the best career advice you ever received?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My last boss told me, \u201cYou will never have all your ducks in a row.\u201d What that means is there\u2019s only so much you can do to keep everything organized and moving in the direction you want it to go\u2014because there are always things coming at you that you didn\u2019t expect and don\u2019t have control over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You just have to accept it and do what you can. If you get to a point where 80% of your ducks are moving in the right direction, you\u2019re doing great work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And I think about that with a job search, too. It\u2019s not going to go perfectly; there will be opportunities and setbacks. But you can only keep moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Top: Illustration by Ashley Osburn \/ Cornell University)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Published September 29, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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