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Exploring Careers

How to Make Better Decisions About Your Career

Posted on May 19, 2021

Starting to ponder what you want to do after you graduate? Here are five questions to reflect on as you explore career options that fit your unique interests, values, and goals.

Posted in Exploring Careers

Career Advice for College Students Navigating the New Normal

Posted on February 5, 2021

You don’t need to be on campus to explore careers and build skills. Check out these tips for taking a proactive approach to your career development, regardless of where you are physically located.

Posted in Exploring Careers, Getting Involved

Born to the Internet, Grew up Fast in a Pandemic

Posted on December 2, 2020

While many in-person student jobs on hold because of the pandemic, some students have turned to online entrepreneurship to help pay the bills and get real-world work experience.

Posted in Exploring Careers, Getting Involved

Job Hunting Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic: How to Network…From Your Couch Screen reader support enabled.

Posted on November 10, 2020

You’ve probably heard about the benefits of networking to explore careers and find job and internship opportunities. Here are some tips on how to build and maintain these important connections in the virtual world.

Posted in Exploring Careers, Getting Involved

How the Lessons, Skills, and Values You Develop in College (and Maybe Even High School) Prepare You for the Job Market

Posted on October 5, 2020

Put your “all” into school to transform yourself from an inexperienced teenager to a sought-after college graduate and prospective employee.

Posted in Exploring Careers, Getting Involved

Honest Career Advice for Students who Think They Need a Master Plan for Life

Posted on October 2, 2020

Expect the unexpected. Create opportunities. And don’t believe the myth of the perfect job.

Posted in Exploring Careers, Getting Involved

15 Essential Tips for College Students Preparing For Their Future Careers

Posted on September 3, 2020

Looking for ways to explore careers and build important skills? Read on for 15 tips from top business and career coaches.

Posted in Exploring Careers, Getting Involved

How to Compare Medicine to Other Health Careers

Posted on July 29, 2020

There are many career options in healthcare beyond medicine. Read on for advice about finding the path that’s right for you.

Posted in Exploring Careers

What do you do when your internship is canceled? College students need to get creative and adapt this summer

Posted on July 7, 2020

Was your summer opportunity impacted by COVID-19? There are still plenty of ways to explore your career interests and gain experience.

Posted in Exploring Careers, Getting Involved

Instead of Finding Your Passion, Try Developing It, Stanford Scholars Say

Posted on June 18, 2020

While “find your passion” is well-intended advice, it might not be good advice.

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