The Internship Fair is Friday, February 2: Who’s Coming, What to Expect, & How to Prepare

Internship Fair: Registration is encouraged so we can have a name tag printed for you before you meet employers!

Friday, February 2, 11:30-1:30, Baird Lounge, Alumni Building

Students may arrive/leave as their schedules allow during the event time.

Who’s Coming?

By Sara Cornett
Sara Cornett Internship Coordinator
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Start preparing for your summer internship over the break!

This was first sent out to #Students_Announce over email from Esther Livingston on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 5:09 pm.

Thanks to the 157 students who have already started preparing for a summer internship by submitting an Internship Agreement and …

By Esther Livingston
Esther Livingston Director of Internships
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13 Best Things You Can Do for Your Career Before the Year’s End

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.

We …

By Stav Ziv
Stav Ziv
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How mentors help first-generation college students get a job and succeed in professional career growth

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 …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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The Many Struggles of First-Generation College Students! How To Overcome Them?

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.

Let’s take …

By University of the People
University of the People
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Ask a Professor: How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome in College

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.

In my graduate …

By BestColleges Staff Writers
BestColleges Staff Writers
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Exploring Scientific Career Paths As A First-Generation Student

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 …

By Jonathan Marquez
Jonathan Marquez
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How First-Gen Students Can Land Jobs and Internships in the Hidden Job Market during the Pandemic

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 …

By Erin Kimura-Walsh
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5 Ways Entry-Level Employees Can Advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Work

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 …

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How to End Any Professional Email (Plus a List of Sign-Offs for When You’re Tired of Saying “Best”)

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 …

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