For some, conquering an interview is simple. For others, controlling our nerves enough to respond to questions is a feat in itself. Regardless, along the way, everyone will learn something from the experience. Some might land a job after their first interview. For some, it might take fifteen interviews to find success.
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Savvy Seniors: Know Who You Are
A Networking story by Ben Mervis, ’12 Account Manager @ Rescue Social Change Group Before walking in to a networking event or job interview, I tell myself: “you have the experience and you have the hunger.” Most importantly, I remind myself to be confident. Then, I wipe the nervous sweat off my palms, stride …
World of Work: Hannah Richman ’08, California State Parks
Hannah Richman ‘08 State Park Peace Officer (Ranger), California State Parks Major: Anthropology & Political Science How would you describe what you do on a typical day? As a Park Ranger, I am charged with protecting the parks from the people and the people from the parks. It’s a balancing act between allowing people to …
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Top 5 Tips to Make the most out of LinkedIn this Summer
Whatever you are doing this summer (job, internship, volunteering, travel), you are probably meeting interesting people. Stay connected with your summer connections through LinkedIn. Here are 5 simple tips to keep in mind as you network on LinkedIn: 1. Connect with a purpose. LinkedIn is a professional social network, not a personal social network. Don’t …
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World of Work: Anh-Thu Ngoc Lam ‘11, Christopher A. Walsh Laboratory, Boston Children's Hospital
Anh-Thu Ngoc Lam ‘11 Research Technician, Department of Genetics and Genomics Christopher A. Walsh Laboratory, Center for Life Science, Boston Children’s Hospital Major: Biochemistry and Spanish, Honors College Graduate Program: Human Genetics & Molecular Biology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (Fall 2014) How would you describe what you do on a typical day? Apart from …