Author: emmydrover
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Building Meaningful Connections through Informational Interviews and Networking
by Ira Deshmukh In today’s fast-paced professional landscape, building meaningful connections is often touted as a vital ingredient for career success. It’s not just about what you know, but also about who you know. Two powerful tools in your arsenal for establishing these connections are informational interviews and networking. These approaches can significantly amplify your…
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Career Preparation for the New Academic Year
by Sabah Nanlawala As the Fall Quarter approaches, it’s a great time to check in with yourself and start reflecting on your career goals. No matter where you are in your career journey, the start of a new school year is a great time for you to prepare and make new plans. Here are five…
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Not Returning to the Classroom this Fall: Where are teachers going?
by Ellie Santonato It’s August, which means it is time to go back to school! For many CPS first-year teachers, this is when they may receive their first classroom assignment after applying to jobs all summer and when some teachers remind their principal they are not returning for the new academic year. During the 2022…
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Portfolio Advice and Insights from Creative Circle’s Taylor Dunlap
by Zoe Parris Curating a portfolio to showcase the best part of an artist’s work and the creative process to get there is a difficult skill to master. For some, this is a looming task alongside the emotional and mental commitment to creating or updating one’s resume to applying to tons of jobs awaiting the…
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Guide to Crafting your Nonprofit Cover Letter
by Ellie Santonato You’re a helper and you found your future working for the social-impact, public sector. You may be tempted to use the same cover letter over and over again for your applications. You realize the positions you are applying for are fairly similar and the organizations themselves even have overlapping interests. You want…
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Navigating the Path to Success: A UX Designer’s Journey at DePaul University
by Ira Deshmukh In an insightful interview with a successful UX designer, we got a chance to explore a student’s experiences at DePaul University and how it’s helping shape their career. Their journey offers valuable insights for aspiring UI/UX professionals, from building strong relationships with professors to seizing valuable opportunities. We spoke with Lucy Wang,…
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