A Student’s Perspective: The Top 5 Benefits of Undergrad Research

As an undergraduate student, starting research seemed like an intimidating, daunting process. One of my main concerns was I didn’t know if it would benefit me and my future goals. But the more searching I did on research, I realized …

By Sarah Randolph
Sarah Randolph
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Welcome Wildcat families to the Student Engagement & Career Development office (SECD)!

Your Wildcat will be in great hands with us at SECD as we help them navigate the wonders of the outside world after they graduate. Here at SECD, we offer career and engagement services to students whether it’s to help …

By Kayla Linderman
Kayla Linderman
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How to Convince A Hiring Manager That You Are The Best Candidate

If you are seeking a new job, there are many important steps to ensure you are properly prepared for your job search.

Remember that regardless of the process, your ultimate goal is to convince a hiring manager that you are …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Five Tips To Transition From Corporate to an Independent Consultant

There are many reasons why you might want to transition out of your corporate job. Perhaps you appreciated the work-life balance and flexibility you achieved during the pandemic. Or maybe you want to help many companies thrive with your particular …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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How Do I Find a Job After 20 Years of Self-Employment?

If you’ve been self-employed for a decade or more, there are many reasons you might look for a job at a company. Perhaps your business has been up-and-down for years, and you’re ready to find something more consistent. Or maybe …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Top Communication Skills for the Workplace

Communication skills are foundational soft skills for interacting with others in the workplace — but employers don’t value all of these skills equally. In this guide, we’ll cover what communication skills are, which ones employers are looking for in 2022, and …

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Internships – Paid or Unpaid?

By Drew Cirillo 

One common misconception (that was a misconception I had too) is that many internships are unpaid and the value you receive from the internship is just the experience towards your field. But did you know that …

By Andrew Cirillo
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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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Embedding Career Readiness Components into Program Curriculum

Link to article in NACE | Originally Published March 09, 2016

At Miami Dade College, there is a collaborative focus among leadership, faculty, and staff to find innovative ways to ensure that new and existing academic programs are preparing students for …

By NACE Staff
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5 Big Misconceptions About Internships: A Student Perspective

Looking for an internship can be a scary process for many students, especially for students who don’t feel they know about the steps to find and start an internship. As a first-generation college student, it was hard for me to …

By Sarah Randolph
Sarah Randolph
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