What Is Creative Thinking? Definition and Examples

Creative thinking is the ability to come up with unique, original solutions. Also known as creative problem-solving, creative thinking is a valuable and marketable soft skill in a wide variety of careers. In this guide, you’ll learn:

Creative Thinking Definition

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Featured Career Services Programs, Internship & Full-Time Opportunities for AS&E Graduate Students – Week of November 5, 2023

Attention all AS&E Graduate Students! See below for key information on upcoming programs, internship and full-time opportunity deadlines that you may be interested in! Don’t miss out!

 

Programs & Events

Negotiating Internship and Job Offers as an AS&E Graduate …

By David Cota-Buckhout
David Cota-Buckhout Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Career Support
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Can My Creative Industry Resume Be More Imaginative?

There’s a time and a place when it comes to creativity in the job application process.

One of those places, for example, is your resume – especially if you work (or are seeking work) in a creative industry like media, design, …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Navigating your Graduate School Search

Welcome back to the International Student Identity Blog! This month’s post includes some helpful information, tips, and an upcoming event about graduate school and what the application process might look like.

Graduate school can be a complicated process, so we’ve …

By Daniel Greninger
Daniel Greninger Career Advisor
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Guide to Working at Amazon

As the largest online retailer in the world, Amazon’s employment opportunities are equally large. From machine learning to fulfilling orders, It takes a lot of people to ensure the company continues its growth. But what’s it like working at Amazon? …

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30 sample interview questions and answers for diverse students

Some employers are careful to ask every candidate for a role the same questions and in the same order. Doing otherwise can introduce bias into the interview process, even if it is unconscious.

For example, if an interviewer only asks …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Tips for Creating an Effective Engineering Resume

It goes without saying that a great resume will help distinguish you from the multitude of other applicants out there. Engineering resumes can be particularly tricky, and demand in the industry is high, which makes a stand-out resume even more …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Your Guide to Crafting a Nonprofit Cover Letter

By Jaxx Artz

If you’re applying to multiple jobs in the social-impact sector, you may be tempted to use the same cover letter in all of your applications, even when the organizations have different focus areas. While it can seem …

By Jennifer Hall
Jennifer Hall Career Advisor
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In Support of the Junk Drawer CV

November 28, 2022

It’s a magical document that’s tucked away in your storage drive where you record high points and low points among your career endeavors, explains Kate Stuart.

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By Alissa Clark
Alissa Clark Graduate Student Program Director
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8 Common Data Analyst Interview Questions

Data analysis involves using statistics to interpret data. A data analyst uses that information to spot trends, uncover connections, and report the findings to stakeholders. While a lot of the job is working with facts and figures, there’s more to …

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