How to Find that Summer Internship or Job
January 28, 2021
By the University Career Center
Want to land a great job after graduation? Employers are looking for well-rounded students who have real-world experience; but how exactly do you get “experience”? Whether it be through an internship, job, service learning, or volunteer assignment, gaining experience is a great way to apply what...
Don’t Just Network, Connect!
January 27, 2021
By Colleen Lewis, Events Coordinator, University Career Center
“The old adage, ‘It’s not what you know, but who you know’ has perhaps never been more true. Today, some estimates suggest that up to 70 percent of all jobs are not published on publicly available job search sites, and research has long shown that anywhere from half to 80 percent of jobs are filled through...
Five Tips for Creating a Great Profile on LinkedIn
December 04, 2020
By Johanna Seasonwein, Associate Director of Employer Engagement, University Career Center
Regardless of where you are in your college journey, LinkedIn is the best place to start building your brand—the story you want to tell to potential employers about who you are (your values), what you can do (your skills), and what you’re passionate about (your interests).
It’s...
Best Foot Forward on Virtual Events
September 24, 2020
By Kyle Santos
In the past few months, we have seen unprecedented change all over the world. It’s easy to think that we are out of networking options since we are unable to meet with others face to face as almost everything seems to be transitioning to virtual spaces.
In fact, this can be an ideal time to virtually connect and cultivate professional relationships with...