Category: Career Advice
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Career Research Advice for English Majors
By: Miranda Malinowski, DePaul University English major ‘20 College can be a confusing and overwhelming time, especially during the first year. As students, there is a lot for us to think about—including the one looming question; how do we figure out what we’re supposed to do with the rest of our lives? Some of us…
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How to Negotiate Job Offers Like a Pro
So you’ve just had a successful job interview, and it looks like an offer will be forthcoming. You’re excited to finally have the opportunity to work in the field that you’ve been studying for the past four years. As you prepare to receive your first job offer, what are the types of things you should…
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Tips for Identifying Fraudulent Employers & Job Listings
By: Gracie Covarrubias, DePaul University organizational and multicultural communication major ’18 and Career Center communications assistant For many of us, our number one goal right now is to do everything in our power to secure that coveted full-time employment title with a company whose mission and promised salary aligns with our own values and goals. There…
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8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Teaching Abroad
By: Samantha Ng, College of Computing and Digital Media Admissions Officer and Former Career Center Grad Intern Postgraduate planning involves a myriad of difficult decisions that will lead you down new and exciting paths; paths that may even take you abroad. One great opportunity to consider post-grad is teaching English abroad. When it comes to…
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Communication & Media Degree: Career Possibilities for Every Interest
By: Brittany Wierman, DePaul University communication & media major ‘20 Few things are as frustrating to a communication and media student as being asked the ultimate, inescapable question, “what job are you going to get with your major?” Some students have their career goals cemented, but for those of us who are still unsure of…
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Google Yourself. Are You Proud?
By: Caitlin Chismark, DePaul University PR and advertising major ’18 and Career Center networking events intern We’ve all searched for ourselves online to see what links, photos and videos come up, but what if an employer searched your name? Remember, first impressions matter. LinkedIn isn’t the only website where we need to maintain a professional…
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