Professional Advice

Expert advice: Share your career questions and aspirations with other people

You’re home over break.  You’ve got more time to breathe.  Maybe you are seeing people (while masked) who you don’t see during the semester.  Make the most of this time, and talk to people about what they do, what you …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Seniors: It’s Paralegal Season!

Seniors who are interested in pursuing a paralegal position before applying to law school should begin actively seeking at this point.

We are starting to see Paralegal job postings in Handshake, and you will see those shared on the SBS …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Will Your Activism Clash with Your Career?

By Kelsey Alpaio: Associate Editor, Harvard Business Review

As much as we want to dedicate ourselves fully to the causes that we’re passionate about, it’s not always possible. Isaias Hernandez, an environmental educator and creator of Queer Brown Vegan (QBV), knows …

By Kelsey Alpaio
Kelsey Alpaio Associate Editor
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Top 10 skills required in international development and for overseas jobs

This Development Aid Editorial offers some important information about key skills to succeed in an international career

The international development sector offers one of the most desirable career paths which means there will always be plenty of competition that you …

By Rebecca Bell
Rebecca Bell Associate Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS
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8 Entry-Level Roles to Break Into the Technology Industry – no coding required! by Yanira Guzman at The Muse

Tech is an ever-changing field responsible for many of the newest innovations we use every day—making it an exciting industry to work in. And even though people often assume that entering the tech industry as an entry-level candidate requires a …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Professional Presentation | How to Build and Share Your Story

Photo by Prostock-studio

Professional presentation—how you choose to build and share your professional story—is a major factor that can shape your career in the social-impact sector. Whether you are exploring pathways for growth at your current organization or seeking new …

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Short-term Paid Project Work with Paragon One – Skill/Resume Builders

Has it been tough to gain experience and hence, build your resume during the pandemic?  Here’s a great way to get some experience and differentiate yourself.

Paragon One partners with employers to offer paid “externships” to students.  Externships are a …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Optimizing your job search strategy as an international student

Finding a job can be intimidating, especially for international students facing unique obstacles like work authorization and visa sponsorship. Finding and applying to jobs abroad can be a challenging process, and some employers are reluctant to front the costs of …

By Interstride
Interstride
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How to Amp Up Your Nonprofit’s Role in Social Justice

Nonprofits are often the driving force behind social justice, racial and gender equality. Here is why:

By Rebecca Bell
Rebecca Bell Associate Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS
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Is a Career in Advertising Right for You?, by Apryl Duncan at The Balance

So, you’re considering a career in advertising. Well, it’s an industry that has plenty of perks, although you should not believe everything (or, to be honest, almost anything) you see in movies and on TV. Advertising, like any other commercial …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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