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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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Impact Jobs: 03.08.24

Every other week, Reconsidered curates a listing of exciting opportunities in social impact, CSR and sustainability in our Impact Jobs Hub. Sign up for our newsletter to get notified of new curations and view our options for submitting a job

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We’ve got an unforgettable week of inspiration, connection, and celebration planned and we can’t wait to see you. RDSW …

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What Is the Hidden Job Market?

Conducting an internship or job search can be exhausting especially when a lot of opportunities may be hidden. Check out this article to learn about the hidden job market as well as ways to tap into it.

By Sh'Maughn Wright, He/Him/His
Sh'Maughn Wright, He/Him/His Career Specialist
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10 Perfect Jobs for History Majors (That Aren’t Historian or Professor)

If you have an undergraduate degree in history, you might be surprised to discover just how many other professionals do too. Although the number of history majors is declining every year, more than a million people currently in the workforce

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