TED Talks
David Rockwell: A memorial at Ground Zero
In this emotionally charged conversation with journalist Kurt Andersen, designer David Rockwell discusses the process of building a viewing platform at Ground Zero shortly after 9/11.
TED Talks
TED: On tennis, love and motherhood | Serena Williams and Gayle King
Twenty-three Grand Slam titles later, tennis superstar Serena Williams sits down with journalist Gayle King to share a warm, mischievous conversation about her life, love, wins and losses -- starting with the story of how she...
TED Talks
Anna Deavere Smith: Four American characters
Writer and actor Anna Deavere Smith gives life to author Studs Terkel, convict Paulette Jenkins, a Korean shopkeeper and a bull rider, excerpts from her solo show "On the Road: A Search for American Character."
SciShow
Interview with EPA Administrator McCarthy
Hank interviews Administrator Gina McCarthy of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. They discuss getting people to care about climate change, the EPA's goals going into the United Nations Climate Change Conference, and the...
SciShow
Misattribution: How We Mistake Fear for Love
Some emotions can feel so similar that you might mix them up and pick the wrong emotion.
TED Talks
TED: An interview with the Queen of Creole Cuisine | Leah Chase and Pat Mitchell
Leah Chase's New Orleans restaurant Dooky Chase changed the course of American history over gumbo and fried chicken. During the civil rights movement, it was a place where white and black people came together, where activists planned...
TED Talks
Marc Pachter: The art of the interview
Marc Pachter has conducted live interviews with some of the most intriguing characters in recent American history as part of a remarkable series created for the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery. He reveals the secret to a great...
TED Talks
TED: 10 ways to have a better conversation | Celeste Headlee
When your job hinges on how well you talk to people, you learn a lot about how to have conversations -- and that most of us don't converse very well. Celeste Headlee has worked as a radio host for decades, and she knows the ingredients...
TED Talks
TED: The infinite alchemy of storytelling | Zahra Al-Mahdi
TED Fellow Zahra Al-Mahdi was raised by screens -- "storytelling machines" like TV and the internet that shaped her sense of self and reality. Now a multimedia artist and filmmaker, she challenges common historical narratives and brings...
Crash Course
How to Make a Resume Stand Out: Crash Course Business - Soft Skills
The job search is tough and can feel like you're never quite prepared. Resumes and Cover Letters can seem like too much. But, in this episode of Crash Course Business, Evelyn sits down to walk us through making a resume and cover letter...
Crash Course
How to Ace the Interview: Crash Course Business - Soft Skills
If you’ve got a job interview coming up and you’re feeling a little nervous, don’t worry. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably seen enough celebrity interviews to know what works and what doesn’t. Sure, it's not as flashy, but you...
Curated Video
Problem Solving
We're repeatedly told by hiring managers that problem solving is one of the most important skills they look for in a new hire. But how can students use this to their advantage? This piece examines: 1) How to problem solve 2) Best tips...
Curated Video
Get Hired: Technical Interview
What is a technical interview? It is when you are required to perform a specific activity or assignment to demonstrate your knowledge, ability, and method from start to finish. The variance of tasks may depend on your vocation and are...
Curated Video
Get Hired: Military Transition
Whether you are just beginning your journey in the military career or are about to transition to the private sector, take a moment to watch this video offering experienced advice from alumni that have successfully navigated their own...
Curated Video
Dress for Success: Gender Inclusive
It's a well-known fact that first impressions go a long way. When it comes to your chosen attire, your look could make the difference in landing the interview, the job, or even a promotion down the road. We show you how to build the...
Curated Video
How to Ace a Behavioral Interview
The behavioral interview is an increasingly popular method of testing a job candidate's emotional intelligence. Company's want to know how a candidate will perform under pressure and there's no better indicator than the past. Watch Billy...
Curated Video
The Biggest Interview Mistakes
So you've just landed an interview with the company of your dreams. Congratulations! Your months of tireless networking, resume writing (and re-writing), and practice interviews have finally paid off. All that's left is to make a great...
Curated Video
Dressing for Success (For Men)
First job interview coming up and unsure if your tie is too flashy? Invited to an after-hours event and wondering if jeans are acceptable? Our friend Thomas answers these questions and more in the latest men's edition of Dressing for...
Curated Video
How to Get Your First Project Management Job
Getting your first Project Management job is something of a ‘chicken and egg’ problem… It’s hard to get a Project Management job without experience. But, how can you get experience, without a Project Management job? Break the Cycle The...
Curated Video
How to Answer the Question 'Tell Me About Yourself?' in a Job Interview
Most people dread the question 'now, tell me about yourself?' This question feels very open and very scary. However, it is THE BEST question to get. This is a question you can 100% prepare for. It's your pitch. And many of your...
Curated Video
Get Hired: In-Person Interviewing
Interviews can be nerve-racking regardless of how and where they are held. Though we are all getting accustomed to virtual interviews, in-person interviews are still prevalent. This Get Hired video offers advice from alumni that will...
Curated Video
How to Ace Your Face-to-Face!
Preparing for an upcoming in-person interview? Check out Billy in action (with a little help from his twin brother, Stewart) to learn the do's and don't's of the face-to-face interview!
Curated Video
Second Round Interviews: Part 2
In the second part of our two part series, we help break down the differences between first and second round interviews as well as highlight some of the bigger mistakes that can end your hiring chances on the spot.