Roberto Angulo

Roberto Angulo cofounded AfterCollege, the largest online marketplace in the U.S. where college students and employers can connect. He collaborated with the Obama Administration on the launch of Summer Jobs+, which successfully created more summer opportunities for youth ages 16–24. He is also cofounder of US2020.org, a STEM mentorship program.

Articles & Books From Roberto Angulo

Article / Updated 05-01-2018
LinkedIn makes it easy for you to ask for recommendations. When someone recommends you, her endorsement appears as part of your profile. Recruiters who look at your profile will usually look to see if you have any recommendations. Not having them doesn’t hurt you, but having them definitely adds to the appeal of your profile and makes you stand out.
Article / Updated 06-20-2023
Professors and teachers are among the most influential people who can help you in your career. Professors are obviously knowledgeable in the subject matter they teach. They know their field and they also tend to know people working in their field. Because of this, they’re in a good position to help you with leads and introductions.
Article / Updated 06-06-2023
Your family and friends are most likely the people who know you the best. They have a good idea of what you’re good at doing and your top qualities. They also know where you need to improve. This makes them good at judging what jobs may be relevant and interesting to you. Ask them for help in keeping an eye open for jobs that could be a good fit for you.
Article / Updated 09-07-2023
One of the advantages of being a first-time job seeker is that employers most likely won’t ask you for references. This is because they know you haven’t had any previous employment. Nonetheless, some employers may ask you for some references.To paraphrase a popular saying, it’s better to have the references and not need them than to need them and not have them.
Article / Updated 05-01-2018
Use Facebook in the same way as LinkedIn to let your friends know that you’re looking for a job. You can do this easily by creating a status update and making it public, as shown here. Letting your friends on Facebook know you’re looking for a job. Complete your Facebook profile by adding your school, major, and any previous internship experience you’ve had.
Article / Updated 05-01-2018
Alumni are an effective channel that can help you get a job, especially that first job. But how do you connect with them? You can do it online via LinkedIn, but you can also do it with a more personal touch like the following: Alumni events: Annual reunions tend to bring alumni back to campus. Check with your alumni association or career center about any upcoming mixers for students and alumni.
Article / Updated 05-01-2018
LinkedIn is as effective as the number of contacts you have. The larger your number of online connections, the louder your megaphone for letting people know about career and educational updates.When you’ve established a LinkedIn profile, LinkedIn can help you in two simple ways: Be found. By having a profile with some basic information such as your school and major, you’re likely to be found by recruiters who are looking for entry-level candidates.
Article / Updated 05-01-2018
The benefits that come with working for a large employer are many, and they vary in importance. Here are some of the pros of working for a large company. Teams More employees means more teams. As part of a team, you get to interact with others who will help you gain knowledge. At the same time, you get to interact with other teams.
Article / Updated 05-01-2018
Startups are good examples of small organizations. However, you can also find large startups like Uber, Lyft, and Airbnb. These companies started small but because of their success or large amount of investment they’ve received, they’ve experienced hyper-growth. Regardless of their size, work at these startups often has the following benefits.
Article / Updated 05-01-2018
Working for a small employer can have its advantages. It all depends on what you’re looking for in your job. Here are some of the perks that come with being part of a smaller team. More freedom This means having the flexibility to stray from your daily job routine and explore new tasks and projects. At a larger company, roles are typically well defined.