How to Explore Careers of Interest with O*Net

Looking for a tool that will help you learn more about yourself and future career paths? Try out the O*NET Interest Profiler! Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, O*Net will help you discover your interests and match those interests to potential careers. 

So how …

By Brynne Bergen
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Enhancing Career Readiness: Doctoral Students at Work – Featuring Ben Briskin at the Center for Students with Disabilities

“This was the first big step I took after my undergraduate experience towards a professional position, and it has helped me learn what is expected of professionals in the field,” Ben Briskin said. Ben is in his third year in …

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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Informational Interview with an Advocacy Lawyer at a Non-Profit

Many people do not realize the limitless career paths that a law degree can lead you, including advocacy within the nonprofit sector. Recently, I had the privilege of interviewing Diane Dauplaise, a Staff Attorney at Network For Victim Recovery (NVRDC) …

By Taylor Fenerty
Taylor Fenerty Outreach and Engagement Intern
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Career Exploration Through Experiential Learning for Graduate Students

Learning by doing – experience is of great value in our career development journey. Not only does it enrich our résumé or CV by showing employers how much we know about certain job-related tasks, but it also enables us to see …

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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Explore Different Careers with the Student Alumni Association

Are you looking for an organization on campus that will help you learn about a variety of different majors and career paths while building necessary interpersonal skills? Consider joining the Student Alumni Association to explore career opportunities, network with alumni, and build lasting relationships with current …

By Brynne Bergen
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Expand Your Career Options: Learn About What Doctoral Alumni Shared About Working at a Nonprofit

In a recent Expand Your Career Options panel, two doctoral alumni working in the nonprofit sector were invited to share their tips and insights about career preparation for a career in nonprofit organizations.  

The alumni panelists were:  

Dr. Jessie Rack  

Program Director, Natural History Institute 

‘16 Ph.D. …

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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Investment Banking vs. Management Consulting: How to Decide

Investment Banking vs. Management Consulting: How to Decide was originally published by WayUp Guide.

For ambitious college students who are interested in a challenging and exciting career, the choice often comes down to two industries: investment banking and management consulting. …

By Christina Badini
Christina Badini Assistant Director, Corporate Partner Relations
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Exploring Work: Job, Career, or Calling

Have you ever heard someone say any of these statements?

“I love my job! I would do it for free!”
“I’m interested in climbing the ladder at work.”
“Work is just a means to an end.”

These statements are reflections …

By Kelsey Keefe
Kelsey Keefe Career Consultant
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Consulting as a Career

A consultant is someone who reviews a situation and offers ideas and solutions that people close to the problem or circumstance might not see; they offer alternatives and ideas that may be creative, impersonal, save money, or shift a company …

By Beth E Settje
Beth E Settje Associate Director, Experiential Learning & College to Career Transitions | Pronouns: She/Her
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Ever thought about becoming a Physician Assistant? 

Ever thought about becoming a Physician Assistant?  Take a look at what PAs do and, if you are interested, do more research into the field and see if it might be a good fit.

this information (and more) can be …

By Robert Volle
Robert Volle Program Director - Regional Campuses & CPR
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