Category: Career Advice
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3 Ways Your Career Advisor Can Help In the New School Year
The start of a new school year can bring about a lot of change. After several months off we’re getting accustomed to new courses, a shift in the weather, and all-things pumpkin spice. It can take some time to regain one’s footing, but when it comes to career advice at DePaul, we can help right…
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Two Life Lessons From a Career Changer (& Your New LAS Advisor)
Hello from your new Liberal Arts & Social Sciences career advisor! I want to share a bit of my personal background, so you can understand why I’m so passionate about career exploration and using college as a time to learn about yourself. As a freshman in college, I chose a business major because I thought…
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3 Ways Storytelling Can Enhance Your Interview
Whenever we meet someone new, we’re actively engaged in storytelling. We start by introducing ourselves and, depending on whom we’re meeting, cater our story to that particular audience. This can become tricky when we’re engaging with potential employers; what should we include in our stories, and what types of stories do employers want to hear?…
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Key Characteristics, Skills a Social Media Professional Needs
Social media has become an integral part of practically every company’s marketing strategy. In an ever-evolving field, companies rely on cutting edge professionals to manage their social media platforms, engage with consumers, and build their brand. If you ever thought that working in social media sounded intriguing, but were unsure how to get started, then…
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How to Successfully Network Online & Make Connections that Will Last
Professionals often talk about the importance of networking, but the act of networking itself can be daunting. Living in a now digital-reliant world, many feel more comfortable engaging with a potential networking contact electronically, whether through formal social channels like LinkedIn or by simply emailing a lead. Networking over the digital sphere, however, means your…
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5 Inspiring Commencement Speeches We Aren’t Ready to Let Go Of
By: Gracie Covarrubias, DePaul University organizational and multicultural communication major ’18 and Career Center communications assistant Now that we are in the midst of summer, students have the time to reflect back on the lessons learned throughout the year and start setting personal and professional goals. Luckily, inspiration is hardly in short supply around this…
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