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How to Approach and Conquer MMIs

By Kylie Mainville As we enter into the spring, health professional schools’ admission cycles are about to open up. Whether you are applying to medical school, PA school, or another program, you are probably getting ready to gather your materials for your application. You may be focusing on your personal statement, asking for letters of…
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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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Exploring Non-Clinical Professions in Healthcare

By Megan Boone Are you looking to work in healthcare outside of the traditional clinical professions? When we traditionally think of roles in healthcare, you may immediately think of patient-facing roles such as physicians, nurses, dentists, etc. What we typically don’t think about are the non-patient-facing roles that keep the organizations running and promote healthy…
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Bright Outlook Careers for Psychology 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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