Category: Exploration
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10 Tips to Help You Prepare for Graduate School
By Kate Quick My name is Kate Quick, and I am one of the Peer Career Coaches of the Education, Human Services, and Government Career Community. In my two years here, I have gotten to work with many students interested in graduate school. In addition to my on-campus job, I am also a graduate student,…
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My Experience with an Informational Interview
By Calvin Benedict, Peer Career Coach An informational interview is a great way to gain direct knowledge about an industry, job, or life experience by speaking directly to another person. It involves a short conversation with someone who has a job you want or works at a target employer. By reaching out and actually talking…
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Bright Outlook Careers for Criminology Majors
By Kate Quick “Bright Outlook Careers” refer to occupations or professions that are projected to have a significant growth rate, high demand for workers, or promising job opportunities in the future. These careers typically offer favorable prospects for employment, advancement, or earning potential due to factors such as technological advancements, demographic trends, or changes in…
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3 Best Practices ANYONE Can Use To Write Their Cover Letter
By Ellie Santonato (she/her) Do I need a cover letter? I always hear this question when working one-on-one with students, alums, and faculty who host me for an interactive Q&A presentation in their classrooms. The honest answer? Not always. For instance, when applying for a job through an online application system that doesn’t provide an…
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The “Big Stay” & What it Could Mean for Gen Z Job Seekers in 2025
By Ellie Santonato There is a new labor trend for job seekers to know as we begin 2025. Since June 2024, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has reported that the quit rate has declined significantly in the United States, dropping to a low 2.2%. In the state of Illinois, the average quit rate is…
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How to Talk to Your Parents About Career Development
By Amy Do & Hilarie Longenecker Do you feel like your loved ones don’t understand what you’re studying? Do you dread dinner table conversations, or always seem to get in disagreements about what’s best for your future? Perhaps you’re the first filmmaker in your family. Maybe your parents are all English teachers and don’t know…
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