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10 Great—and Very Different—Jobs for Economics Majors

As you get ready to graduate with a degree in economics—or maybe as you’re choosing your major—you’re bound to be wondering what sort of jobs you’re qualified for. You likely know that you can go into investment banking or management …

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Five Ideas for Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022

From reading Indigenous authors to exploring Native plants, these activities suit everyone in the family

Renée Gokey September 26th, 2022 issue of Smithsonian Magazine

Are you a parent, grandparent, or other caregiver looking for an age-appropriate event to enjoy on …

By Greg Victory (he/him/his)
Greg Victory (he/him/his) Assistant VP Student Affairs/Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, Career Center
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How to Respond to “So, Tell Me About Yourself” in a Job Interview

Written by Joel Schwartzberg

Originally appeared in the August 12, 2019 of Harvard Business Review

Summary: The toughest job interview question may seem like a softball from the interviewer’s perspective: “So…tell me about yourself.” Nailing this question starts with realizing that your …

By Greg Victory (he/him/his)
Greg Victory (he/him/his) Assistant VP Student Affairs/Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, Career Center
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You Don’t Need to Meet Every Qualification to Apply for a Job

by Art Markman

Originally published on May 20, 2019, Harvard Business Review

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One of your biggest concerns as a college graduate is landing your first job. But when you look at the qualifications in many role descriptions, you may …

By Greg Victory (he/him/his)
Greg Victory (he/him/his) Assistant VP Student Affairs/Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, Career Center
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The Best Ways to Use Social Media to Expand Your Network

by Doug Camplejohn

Originally appear in the March 07, 2019 issue of Harvard Business Review

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Social media can be a highly effective tool for diversifying and evolving one’s network. That said, it can be challenging to reach out to …

By Greg Victory (he/him/his)
Greg Victory (he/him/his) Assistant VP Student Affairs/Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, Career Center
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