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Cultivating Career Success: The Transformative Impact of Gratitude

In the ever-evolving landscape of professional growth, one often overlooks a simple yet potent tool that can significantly impact their career trajectory – gratitude. Expressing thanks to those who have positively influenced your life might seem like a small gesture, but …

By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him) Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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Who’s Hiring? 7 Organizations Serving U.S. Veterans

Those engaged in military service dedicate their lives to serving their country, which can sometimes come at a great cost. In fact, due to their experiences, veterans are more vulnerable to experiencing homelessness, physical and mental health issues, and substance …

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Paid Internships at the UN

This list was compiled by Gagen Vaseer T’13 and was posted on his LinkedIn! Thanks Gagen for such a great list.

If you’re a student looking to intern at the United Nations this summer, keep reading!

From international relations to development to business, there’s an internship for all backgrounds in the UN system.

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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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Veteran Careers: Positive Traits Veterans Should Stress in Interviews

This is the last of three posts on veteran careers, based on an interview I conducted with branding expert Lida Citroën that I conducted earlier this year. In the two previous posts, I focused on Citroën’s comments on some of …

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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Navigating Professional Development When Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life

Deciding to leave active duty and transition to civilian life is often a stressful and difficult decision. Upon transition, military members might have questions about what their next moves should be. Should they go back to school? Venture a new …

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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***Please note that the Professional Development Fund award cycle will pause over winter break.
The November application cycle will end …

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Are you a current student or young professional on the road to professional achievement …

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