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The Importance of Networking in College – Plus 7 Tips for Success

Posted on May 23, 2022

College is THE time to start building your professional network, even if you’re not sure what you’re going to do after you graduate. But where do you begin? No need to feel intimidated — even …

Posted in Exploring Careers

Podcast: What Do People Do All Day?

Posted on March 30, 2022

What Do People Do All Day? is a podcast for college students and recent graduates who are figuring out what they want to do professionally. Host Sara Seymour, a 2018 Yale graduate, conducts interviews with …

Posted in Exploring Careers, Getting Involved

Honest career advice for college students who think they need a master plan for life

Posted on March 7, 2022

When will you figure it all out? Never, according to this author, although that’s a positive thing! Your life and career will unfold in ways you never predicted. Stay open to chance opportunities, gather experiences …

Posted in Choosing a Major, Exploring Careers

50 Best Jobs in America for 2022

Posted on February 9, 2022

Glassdoor’s 50 Best Jobs in America for 2022: the internet is full of lists like this that claim certain jobs are better than others. You might be tempted to rely on these resources when deciding …

Posted in Exploring Careers, The Future of Careers

It’s okay to not be passionate about your job

Posted on February 1, 2022

Being passionate about your work is a good thing, right? You might be surprised to learn that there are downsides to prioritizing passion above all else, including exploitation and inequality in the workplace. Check out …

Posted in Exploring Careers

‘Can we predict the future?’: How COVID-19 Redefined Our Notion of ‘Practical’ Degrees

Posted on January 25, 2022

Feeling pressured to choose a “practical” major over one you’re truly interested in? Know that what’s considered practical changes over time, and all degrees hold value in an unpredictable world.

Posted in Choosing a Major, The Future of Careers

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