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The Nuts and Bolts of Asking for a Reference in the Search Process

 Remember choosing references to include in your undergraduate or graduate school application? You thoughtfully chose people who could communicate positively on your behalf. Now you’re in the search, and guess what? References are often part of the search process in …

By Jenny Johnson (she/her)
Jenny Johnson (she/her) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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How Entrepreneur Mark Cuban Rebounds From Career Setbacks

Recently Fuqua School of Business Dean Bill Boulding interview serial entrepreneur Mark Cuban for a Fuqua Alumni event. Over a lifetime of entrepreneurship and taking risks, billionaire and NBA owner Mark Cuban has rebounded from more than a few setbacks – getting fired …

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 4 Kinds of Experience You Need on Your Resume

Job postings by social-impact employers often come with a big list of must-have skills. After all, these employers are looking for people who can solve some pretty tough challenges.

But other than soft skills, what kind of experience and technical …

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6 Popular Project Management Methodologies And What They’re Best Suited For

Project management is an area that professionals who enjoy the intersection of tech and business may find a comfortable home in. There are many different methods of project management though. Some of these methods have certifications you can receive as …

By Meredith McCook (she/hers)
Meredith McCook (she/hers) Assistant Director
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The Idealist Guide to Working (and Living) with Chronic Illness and Disability

There are myriad stories on the internet about different health experiences—be it chronic illness, disability, mental health struggles, or some combination of the three. But from the perspective of a person who wants to have an impactful career, there is …

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What’s Career Got To Do With It? Podcast

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