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The Most Important Thing To Do After the Job & Internship Fair
Write a thank you note! Read why and when you should send below… A prompt and sincere note of thanks helps you stand out among the hundreds of other people the employer met at the fair. It illustrates your sincere interest and motivation about their company, demonstrates your writing skills, and it can make you …
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Requesting Strong Letters of Recommendation
Applying for a job or internship? In most cases, employers will call your references. For most other competitive opportunities, chances are you will need strong and descriptive letters of recommendation to help set you apart from other applicants. Think you might apply to graduate or professional school, or for a national fellowship? Letters of recommendation …
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“It’s never too late to follow a dream.”
An interview with Jaz Routon, the Career Center’s 2024 Faculty Career Champion Award Recipient Jaz Routon, PhD, a lecturer in Human Development and Family Services in the College of Education and Social Services, has been awarded the Career Center’s Career Champion Award for her outstanding dedication to supporting students in their career paths. In our …
Senior Series 2024 | Salary Negotiation: The Worth of Your Work
You did it! You wowed your interviewers with your cover letter, work history, and interview. They want you to join their team. It’s exciting to be paid for your work, but is the pay worth it? Too many people don’t get paid what they’re worth for one simple reason – they don’t ask! Salary negotiations …
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