You may have heard that looking for a job is a job in itself. Although it is unlikely that anyone is spending 40 hours a week or more on their job search, there is some truth in this statement. Looking for gainful employment can be tiring and hard. However, being proactive in your search can …
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Service Learning Internships: Great Experience–and Credit!
Considering a summer or fall internship in the non-profit sector, but thinking you need to take a class instead because you need the credits? No need to choose! You can get the rich professional experience provided by an internship and earn between 1-12 credits through EDSS 239, the Service Learning Internship class. What is the …
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More Recent Graduates Working in Non-Profits: Why Should You?
Last week, The New York Times published this article that talks about an unexpected consequence of the difficult economy: that more recent college graduates are working in the non-profit sector, or as they describe, “young college graduates who ended up doing good because the economy did them wrong.” As a college student, I planned to …
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World of Work: Colleen Ring '99, Senior Account Executive with Nike
Colleen Ring ‘99 Senior account executive, Nike New York, New York Major: Canadian Studies/Art History How would you describe what you do on a typical day to someone who is unfamiliar with your field? Account executives at Nike are responsible for optimizing Nike product sales with a specific account base. Since I work directly with …
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World of Work: Allan Urgent '93, Assistant US Attorney
Allan Urgent ‘93, Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice Newark, NJ Major: Political Science Graduate Program: Fordham University School of Law (J.D.) What does your typical day look like? I represent the United States of America and federal agencies in civil litigation. The types of things I do include appearing in court to …
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