Vetting Organizations for Fit

What steps can be taken during the scouting and recruitment process to identify the best professional environments for you?

By Jared Smith and Hal Matthews

Finding the right organizational or positional fit isn’t only about identifying an ideal role at …

By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him) Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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Dear Pathfinder: Up-and-coming Entrepreneur    

Dear Pathfinder, is the Career Center’s Career Development advice column. Have a question for us? Submit it here. Catch up on past letters, here.   

The Question –  

 If I don’t have a support system that I feel can …

By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him) Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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Dear Pathfinder: Not Feeling Good Enough 

Dear Pathfinder is the Career Center’s Career Development advice column. Have a question for Dear Pathfinder? Submit it here. Catch up on past letters, here.  

Dear Pathfinder, Not Feeling Good Enough  

Searching for flexible remote positions in areas of …

By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him) Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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Dear Pathfinder: Feeling Unsure of Future Prospects

Dear Pathfinder is the Career Center’s Career Development advice column. Have a question for Dear Pathfinder? Submit it here. Through this column, our diverse team of advisors writes to you, the pathfinder, as you explore important career questions.

Dear Pathfinder, …

By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him) Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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5 Tips to Get Started as an Independent Contractor/Freelancer

Originally published by the team at Immigrants Rising (Updated 08/2023)

1. Develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
2. Understand contracting/freelancing considerations.

For more detailed information about income generation through entrepreneurship and freelancing, visit immigrantsrising.org/makingmoney.

3. Learn marketing and promotion strategies.
4. Access …

By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him) Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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