The Career Center will be closed and services will be unavailable on Jan. 20, 2025 due to holiday closure. 

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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3 Critical Questions – Stepping Out of Comfort Zones on the Job Search

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Familiarity breeds confidence. It’s natural to default to applying to the same jobs with the same responsibilities. Besides, employers are looking for your exact experience in certain roles, right?

Well, yes. But you are …

By CareerShift
Job hunting & career management solutions
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Learning and Growth Opportunities Are #1 Priority for New Grads

The American work climate is changing rapidly—as I write this, the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics announced that employment rose by 528,000 jobs in July, defying expectations after some high-profile companies enacted hiring freezes in anticipation of a possible recession. At …

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