Feeling overwhelmed with life as a college student? Or maybe you are a recent graduate, still adjusting to life on your own. Chances are you have been or are currently at a crossroad in your life. Which path do I choose? This may include: major choice, career, relationships, finances, etc. Twenty-somethings commonly struggle with expectations …
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Doing Good, Doing Well: Make Money Doing What You Love
Meaning making & making money? Are they mutually exclusive or is it possible to do both? Yes! Here are the steps: Define what matters to you Explore opportunities Learn from others Take a stand, take a step – get involved! Find out what is possible: Considering a Non-Profit Career Learn from the experts: Idealist.org Get …
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“Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish”: Career Insights from Steve Jobs
On October 5, 2011, Apple co-founder and chairperson Steve Jobs died at the age of 56. Since then, many people are re-visiting the commencement speech Jobs delivered at Stanford University in 2005. Packed with general life lessons, the speech also has valuable tips for finding meaningful work and sustaining a fulfilling career. Here are some …
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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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Doing Good, Doing Well
As a college student, I did a lot of volunteering—and when talking with my advisor about the work I was doing in the community, she would ask, “Are you doing good?” Having had proper grammar drilled into my head, I would respond, “yes, I’m doing well…” and continue telling her about my volunteer work. One …