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Handshake Hacks: Notification Preferences
DePaul’s Handshake platform has been helping students identify job and internship opportunities for almost two years now, and it’s continually being updated and improved to enhance the user experience. There are now multiple ways to identify not only jobs you might be interested in, but also specific companies and events that might be of interest…
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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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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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