There are 36 days between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. This end-of-year stretch can feel like a black hole for your job search and career. But like an actual black hole, it only seems empty. In fact, it’s packed with opportunities.
Resilient first-generation students who graduate with degrees report positive outcomes throughout their college-going years, and upon graduation, throughout their careers, according to Gallup-Poll research. As you approach graduation, continue to persevere as you search for your first job out of …
For anyone who decides to enroll in college, the sense of accomplishment is well-deserved. However, if your parent(s) didn’t go to college, then it’s likely you may face first-generation college student struggles. This is totally normal and understandable.
Students often feel impostor syndrome, or the worry that they don’t belong at school. Impostor syndrome can cause anxiety and avoidance that impact academic success. Students can combat impostor syndrome by identifying it and confronting it directly.
When successful scientists talk about their career journeys, it often seems like the inevitable conclusion of some early dream. However, finding one’s path can be a challenging endeavor. As a result, it is important to keep an eye out for …
Landing internships and jobs is essential but often daunting for first-generation students. In today’s economy, 80% of jobs are never posted online; instead they are filled through internal channels or networking (Burnett & Evans, 2016). The odds of landing an …
Diversity and inclusion have long been buzzwords that companies parade—often for marketing purposes. But in the past few years, more and more job seekers and employees, particularly millennials and Gen Z, are vetting companies by their diversity and inclusion track …
Do you have that professional email mostly written, but you’re not quite sure how to wrap it up? Or do you feel like you’re defaulting to the same email closings every time and want some alternatives? Sure, if you’re emailing …