The Job Shadow Program (JSP) is back!

Students: expand your knowledge about industries, job functions, and employer culture at participating organizations via this low-stakes, high-value opportunity to peak behind the curtain! Alumni and employers: host one or more students! Learn more.

By Emily McCarthy
Emily McCarthy Senior Director, Career Development
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Posting on LinkedIn – You’re Not Bragging!

Why is it so hard for us to talk about our accomplishments? 

Well, no one likes a “show off”… right? From a young age, many of us have been taught that talking about ourselves is vain. It may feel uncomfortable …

By Bridget Hall Campbell
Bridget Hall Campbell
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3 Things to Do When Your Internship Isn’t a Perfect Match

You just wrapped up an internship that was supposed to be PERFECT for someone in your major. You know many students wanted that internship, and you were supposed to love it. But the reality is: your internship wasn’t what you …

By Kendra Richards
Kendra Richards
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Graduate School

What’s the First Step?

The first step in applying for graduate or professional school is to consider your reasons for attending. Do your homework about the career fields that interest you and the requirements for getting into them. Allow yourself enough …

By Luis Castillo
Luis Castillo
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5 Career Lessons After Getting 5 Degrees

Nurse practitioner-turned-CEO Valerie Kading shares how a lifetime of learning has expanded her ability to help others.

A former nurse practitioner, Valerie Kading’s path to becoming the CEO of California-based Sierra By The Sea and Sunrise Ranch behavioral health facilities …

By Lacey John
Lacey John
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Is It Important to Be Passionate About Your Work?

Most people dream about a career that aligns with their passions. But, do you really need to be passionate about your work to find success? Explore the connection between passion and career path.

In today’s hyperconnected, ever-shrinking world, we’re presented …

By Lacey John
Lacey John
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The Wildcat’s Guide to Finding Your Career Path 

The road to a dream career is rarely straight and narrow. These tips will help guide your journey toward the right career path.

Searching for your dream career? Don’t fret — if you’re struggling to find the best career path for …

By Lacey John
Lacey John
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Which Careers are Right for Me? 4 Questions That Will Help You Decide

Link to article on Handshake Blog

Choosing a career is definitely a big decision, and it may seem like you don’t know where to start. But the good news is, you don’t have to figure it out on your own. …

By Handshake Blog
Handshake Blog
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How to start exploring your career

Link to article on Handshake

Picking a career can be stressful, but it’s good to keep in mind that not everyone’s career path will be linear. You might be majoring in one field, but find that your interests lead you …

By Handshake Blog
Handshake Blog
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Career Exploration

Updated on May 05, 2019 | Link to article on the balance careers

Career exploration is the second stage of the career planning process. During the first stage, a self-assessment, you learn about your personality, interests, aptitudes, and values. After using …

By Dawn Rosenberg McKay
Dawn Rosenberg McKay Career Development Facilitator
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