Why Negotiating is Crucial for Women

Learn concrete steps to negotiate for a raise, a promotion, more vacation days, or a better schedule with this video series from Duke University professor Ashleigh Shelby Rosette. In Part 1, she explains why women need to negotiate. She also …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Entry Level Jobs Abroad: What, How, & Where

“So, what’s next for you?” quickly becomes the dreaded question for soon-to-be college graduates. You envy the people with a plan: a job lined up, graduate school, creating an app startup in Silicon Valley that connects you to pettable puppies …

By Rebecca Bell
Rebecca Bell Associate Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS
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How to Write a Nonprofit Cover Letter

Your cover letter is one of the most important components of any job application because it introduces you to the hiring manager, so it needs to give a great first impression. Applying to a nonprofit job requires the same cover …

By Rebecca Bell
Rebecca Bell Associate Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS
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What is the Pathways Program on usajobs.gov?

If you’re a current student or recent graduate, you may be eligible for federal internships and job opportunities through the Pathways and other student programs. The Pathways Program offers federal internship and employment opportunities for current students, recent graduates and …

By Rebecca Bell
Rebecca Bell Associate Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS
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How to Apply to Law School [Infographic]

Applying to law school is a daunting process, and can intimidate even the most capable of students. So how do you do it? What’s the timeline for what you need to get done, and by when? Our law intern (and …

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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How to Become a Change Agent

Organizations can benefit from “change agents”—people who rethink, redesign, and restructure the way things work from within. Whether they reimagine entire programs or introduce new systems and technologies, change agents cultivate bottom-up problem solving and informal leadership at their organizations.

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Humans of SBS: AFP Diversity Fellows

 

Greta

Being an immigrant and growing up in an immigrant community impacted my academic and career decisions. As I became aware of how politics and law affected my community, I began advocating for our rights by raising awareness, doing …

By Odessa Burkett
Odessa Burkett Assistant Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS
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Digital Content and Digital Marketing – Two Types of Jobs That Are In Demand and Growing

As we all know, the world of work has been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. While certain industries have been particularly hit hard in early 2020, the demand for some jobs grew. Do careers in digital marketing and content …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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How to Interview with Your Whole Self

It's natural that interviewing can sometimes feel unnatural, as it can often be difficult to know “who you're supposed to be” during an interview. You might think that you need to interview in a certain way and try to be …

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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CESL Community Scholars Program Seeking Applicants

The Community Scholars Program (CSP) is a two-year academic civic engagement and leadership program that works in collaboration with community organizations to advocate for a more just world. Working with community groups throughout western Massachusetts, CSP students develop meaningful social change projects …

By Adrian Grace
Adrian Grace Director of Undergraduate Advising
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