Category: Jobs & Internships
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Create a List and Check it Twice: How to manage the job search during the end of the year
By: Ellie Santonato, Career Community Advisor As the year closes, hiring opportunities and job searches slow down. This situation may make your job search more frustrating than it already is, especially for those interested in public sector jobs. Human Resource departments come to a stop during the month of December. Do not let the lack […]
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Making the Most of Your Internship
By: Sabah Nanlawala, Career Community Ambassador As we approach Winter Quarter, many of you may be searching for internships or may have secured one already! Regardless, it’s an exciting opportunity to gain professional skills and apply or learn new knowledge. However, each experience can look different and choices you make can determine how valuable this […]
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A Beginner’s Guide to Freelancing
By: Amy Do, Career Community Advisor Freelancers are the leaders of tomorrow! According to Upwork, freelancers have the potential to become the U.S’s majority workforce by 2027. As of March 2019, Google’s workforce has more contractors than permanent employees on their payroll. But what exactly is a freelance worker, and how do you become one? […]
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5 Tips for Job Shadowing in Healthcare
By: Megan Boone, Career Community Advisor Job shadowing is a great way for students and young professionals to gain insider insight about a career without committing to long term experiences. Many professionals open their doors to those who are seeking careers and exploring different options to go into. Shadowing a professional in healthcare gives an […]
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The Professor-Approved Way to Ask for Letters of Recommendation
By: Ellie Santonato, Career Community Advisor Fall is here, which means one thing: pumpkin spice lattes are back! Just kidding. For those interested in continuing their education or returning to school, autumn means applications for graduate school, law school, and fellowships will open over the next few weeks. Overall, the graduate school application process is […]
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Dos and Don’ts to Avoid Job Scams
By Amy Do, Career Community Advisor According to the FTC, Americans lost $68 million dollars to job scams in 2022. Even postings on legitimate channels like ads, jobs sites, and social media can be fraudulent. Protect yourself and your loved ones from employment fraud using the following best practices. Do: Research the employer. Read the […]
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