Making Meaningful Connections: The Power of Finding Your People on the Path to First-generation Student Success

by Richele Henry

There is a path to making meaningful connections for every type of first-generation student, no matter their style of communication or level of desired social involvement. The common refrain shared by student staff is that the hardest …

By Lavone Cockrell
Lavone Cockrell Career Advisor
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Public Health Needs People With Diverse Skills and Backgrounds—Here Are 9 Careers to Consider

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, most people in the United States didn’t think very much about public health. But now that terms like “epidemiology” and “social distancing” have been added to everyone’s vocabulary list, you might be thinking more than ever …

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30+ Resume Objective Examples (Plus, Tips on How to Write Yours)

Resume objectives are a bit controversial. Some career experts see them as outdated, while others believe job seekers can still use them to their advantage. Although resume objective statements have slowly been replaced by resume summaries, they remain useful in …

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5 Tips for Negotiating a Better Salary With No Work Experience

Many employers prefer candidates with work experience, but they may sometimes have entry-level positions. You may also land a job with zero work experience if you have an impressive educational background or when someone vouches for you.

While getting a …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Tips for first-generation college students navigating the job search

Embarking on the job search can be both exciting and overwhelming. There are many things to consider when looking for a job, from the work environment to career development, but what are the most important factors to keep in mind? …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Empty Nesting: The Upsides, Downsides and Tips for a Fresh Chapter Mindset

by Dr. Rachel Glik

As a mother of two grown children, I’ve come to understand empty nest as a verb, “empty nesting” I like to call it. The letting go process is fundamental to parenting and starts when their babies, …

By Amy Skelton
Amy Skelton Career Advisor
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5 ways first-year college students can take advantage of career services

If you’re gearing up for college as a first-year college student, you’re probably super excited. And nervous. And overwhelmed by a large to-do list… Pack, meet your roommate, scope out the best parking spots, locate your classes, and find decent …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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How Military Personnel Can Transition Back to Civilian Life

People decide to join the military for a variety of reasons. Some enlist due to a sense of duty to their country, while others will join because they want to be a part of something bigger than themselves. A military …

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Veterans: How To Determine Which Jobs To Apply To

We spoke with Tara Carlidge, Recruiting Manager at Citi and former Personnel Officer in the U.S. Army, to ask her how veterans should figure out what industry or job they should be applying for when entering the corporate workforce for …

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What is an Internship? And Some Other Frequently Asked Questions

Let’s get back to the basics. We’ve written a lot about best practices for interns and intern managers…but what exactly is an internship? Here are some Frequently Asked Questions people have about internships and internship programs.
What is an internship?

By Symba
Symba is the leading program management platform powering thousands of workforce development programs, including internships, bootcamps, apprenticeships, and more!
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