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The most common job-search mistake young workers make, says career counselor who’s advised thousands

Jennifer Liu @JLJENNIFERLIU @IN/JLJENNIFERLIU

Originally appeared on CNBC Make It on February 24, 2024

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College is supposed to prepare you for a job in your field, but it’s not always a great place to learn …

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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5 Best Reasons to Work for a Nonprofit

There are many advantages of working for a non-profit organization, and here are five of the most important.

1. Making a difference in other people’s lives

When you work for a for-profit corporation, your north star is bettering its …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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26th Annual NIEHS Biomedical Career Symposium

The 26th Annual NIEHS Biomedical Career Symposium will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024 at the EPA in RTP NC. The Symposium, now in its 26th year, is one of the largest assemblies of biomedical organizations and young scientists in RTP NC. …

By Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him)
Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him) Assistant Director, Career Services
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New Impact Jobs curated by Reconsidered

Reconsidered is multi-cultural, woman-led and remote-first. The core team works in partnership with a global collective of independent impact experts — a structure that allows us to stay agile and resource-efficient.

Every other week, Reconsidered curates a listing of exciting opportunities …

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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Interested in Science Policy?

Are you interested in pursuing a career in or learning more about the field of science policy? Check out this blog published by the Duke Graduate School about MGM alum, Amy Hafaz, Ph.D. ’18:

Alumni Profiles Series: Amy Hafez

By Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him)
Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him) Assistant Director, Career Services
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