Category: Career Advice
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Young Women Entering the Workforce: Showing Your Worth
By: Gloria Martinez, founder of WomenLed Gloria Martinez runs WomenLed.org, which aims to celebrate women’s achievements in the workplace. As a college professor turned business owner, she knows all too well the ups and downs women can face when trying to advance their careers. She believes that while women have made advancements toward “shattering the…
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4 Benefits of Enrolling in a UIP Course
By: Renee Radzom, DePaul University graduate, former University Internship Program (UIP) assistant Before becoming DePaul’s University Internship Program (UIP) manager, Erika Mercado (CSH ’16) dipped her toes into a few UIP courses herself as a student. Because of the UIP courses she took and the positive experiences she had at DePaul, she was able to…
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4 Personality Assessments that Matter
By: Gracie Covarrubias, DePaul University organizational and multicultural communication major ’18 and Career Center communications assistant Let’s face it—we’ve all taken Buzzfeed quizzes that have told us everything from what fictional character we resemble to what type of furniture we would be. As fun as these often are, there are much more satisfying quizzes to consider;…
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Considering Grad School? 3 Time-Sensitive Factors to Keep in Mind
It’s the time of year when seniors—and some proactive juniors—begin thinking about the next step after graduation. For some, this could be transitioning directly into a career. For others, it’s exploring the possibility of graduate school, either to hone in on a particular area of study they are currently enjoying, or to switch gears and…
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To Listen or Not to Listen: Music vs. Productivity
By: Gracie Covarrubias, DePaul University organizational and multicultural communication major ’18 and Career Center communications assistant It’s hard to imagine a world without music nowadays; we’re determined to find the right song for every moment—even the job search requires a special playlist. Spotify and Apple Music have completely revitalized the way we approach music, especially when…
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New Year, New Focus: 5 Career Resolutions to Make This Year
By: Gracie Covarrubias, DePaul University organizational and multicultural communication major ’18 and Career Center communications assistant The New Year brings the promise of a fresh start—a new landscape to grow and develop as a person. It’s no secret that every year we all make resolutions that we end up losing track of about a month into…
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