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Unexpected Outcome from an Informational Interview
  • Career Success

Unexpected Outcome from an Informational Interview

  • Posted on June 29, 2010April 18, 2023
  • by Andy

One of the “big” assignments in my career planning and exploration course is for students to conduct an informational interview and then do a writeup based on their experience. Informational…

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How You Decline a Job Offer Matters, Too
  • Job Search

How You Decline a Job Offer Matters, Too

  • Posted on June 28, 2010January 11, 2021
  • by Joe

Maybe you did your homework, identified organizations that are strong matches, and have even been offered a job. But maybe you have been offered more than one job. What do you…

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Volunteer to Find a Job
  • Job Search

Volunteer to Find a Job

  • Posted on June 23, 2010January 10, 2021
  • by James

I just read this article, How to Turn Volunteering Into a Job, on US News’ career section of their website. The gist of the article is basically a couple of…

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Have Fun with Colleagues Outside of Work
  • On the Job

Have Fun with Colleagues Outside of Work

  • Posted on June 22, 2010January 10, 2021
  • by Andy

A colleague of mine had her retirement dinner and celebration last week. After quickly reviewing some dates, I realize that she started working at the college just as I was…

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Right Attitude + Smart Tips = Internship Success
  • Internships

Right Attitude + Smart Tips = Internship Success

  • Posted on June 21, 2010January 10, 2021
  • by Joe

Congratulations to those of you who will be ending the spring term and going on to summer internships. This is an exciting time as this may be your first experience…

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Transferable Skills: More Than Meets the Eye
  • Internships

Transferable Skills: More Than Meets the Eye

  • Posted on June 7, 2010January 10, 2021
  • by Joe

When you’re browsing descriptions of jobs and internships, you might think you don’t have all the skills that employers are looking for. In some ways, you may be right. You…

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