Career Development

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    You need to choose a major, and are unsure where to start. The online tool What Can I Do with This Major? is a great resource to explore possible career choices based on your major. Here are some tips to get started: 1. Start with the View
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    One of the best ways to prepare for an internship is to enhance your skill alignment through experiential learning. Experiential learning allows you to try out a career field and develop relevant skills that align with job duties. This could be a
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    When you went home for fall break, did Uncle Mike ask “What are you going to do with that major?” If you struggled to answer, read on! One of the biggest myths still floating around today is that your major will determine your job or
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    The following is Part 3 of a three-part series offering tips for finding, applying to and keeping internships. Part 3: Red Flags We’ve all heard of red flags in dating. These are qualities in a
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    The following is Part 2 of a three-part series offering tips for finding, applying to and keeping internships. Part 2: Persistence I followed up with Dylan Mark after our last article to bring you
  • Several people sit in a community workspace housed in a skyrise, looking out over a city.
    The following is Part 1 of a three-part series offering tips for finding, applying to and keeping internships. Part 1: Searching Getting an internship is one of the most powerful things you can do during your
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    Ideally, job candidates will prepare their materials ahead of the job search in order to best tailor their documents to match the skills and experiences required for the role. However, sometimes job opportunities require a quick turnaround and it is
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    Bonnie Evans, a 2019 CU Boulder graduate who majored in sociology and economics, discusses her role of working in a Pittsburgh nonprofit. Evans works on strategic goals through fund development and grant writing, and she manages a
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