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Congratulations! Transitioning from a student to an alumni is big accomplishment and the next step in your personal journey. As an University of Arizona alum, you have lifetime …
When building a personal website, portfolio, or professional profile, your skills section is one of the first places visitors look to understand your capabilities. Listing your functional skills effectively can help you stand out, build credibility, and position yourself as …
In a world where recruiters skim through resumes in mere seconds, adding meaningful experiences that demonstrate initiative, skill, and self-motivation can make all the difference. One powerful and often underutilized tool to boost your application? Forage Virtual Job Simulations.
Whether …
Let’s be real—networking can feel weird. Especially when you’re walking into a room full of accomplished alumni and you’re still figuring things out yourself. The good news: no one expects you to be perfect. What they do want is to …
Curious what careers your degree could lead to? Want to know if a career path is actually right for you? Advize helps you learn directly from professionals who’ve been there! Student Engagement & Career Development has partnered with Advize, founded …
This fall, I also completed the Tata Data Visualization Virtual Experience Program on Forage — and it gave me a deeper understanding of how data is used in real-world corporate decision-making.
In this simulation, I stepped into the role of a …
There’s something incredibly satisfying about learning at your own pace — especially when it’s a tool as powerful and universal as Microsoft Excel. This fall, I started the Microsoft Excel Guided Project, and even though I’ve only completed the first two …
Requesting a letter of recommendation can be intimidating, but it is a normal and essential part of advancing in your academic and professional journey. Whether you are applying for a research position, graduate school, or a scholarship, a strong letter …
I’ve met with hundreds of students to provide career support!
Before you start your job search, here are my top three job search tips that can improve your search and your application materials.
TIP 1: Visit The Organization’s Website Before …
For years, employers of college and university students and recent graduates have gradually shifted their recruiting strategies away from almost exclusively on-campus information sessions, career fairs, and interviews.
The shift didn’t result in fewer students receiving offers or being hired. …
We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O'odham and the Yaqui. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.
