Should You Get a Master’s in Public Policy?

Thinking of exploring a Master’s in Public Policy?  Read on! https://www.themuse.com/advice/should-you-get-a-masters-in-public-policy

The Muse:By Cameron Smith

Cameron Smith is a Washington, DC based policy nerd, currently managing a small think tank. When she can spare a moment, she enjoys live music, …

By Rebecca Bell
Rebecca Bell Associate Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS
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How to Answer Common Difficult Interview Questions

Don’t be stumped in your next job interview. These tips can help.

By Rebecca Bell
Rebecca Bell Associate Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS
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Why You Need to be Able to Write Well in Development

“When you write well for your organization, you are helping not only to make its ideas sound better — you are making the ideas themselves better.”

https://www.devex.com/news/writing-is-thinking-why-you-need-to-be-able-to-write-well-in-development-9628

About the author

Paul VanDeCarr

Paul is a writer, editor, and communications trainer who …
By Rebecca Bell
Rebecca Bell Associate Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS
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How to Dress for Video Interview Success

We got used to video interviews during the pandemic. They’ve become the norm, and it’s a good bet they’re here to stay. If you have a video interview coming up, you need to do some serious video prep—and that begins with what you should and shouldn't wear. So how do …

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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Four Methods of Combatting Imposter Syndrome

New jobs are rife with challenges—with all kinds of new vocabulary and work expectations to learn and bosses to impress, experiencing a bit of imposter syndrome is perfectly normal. For the uninitiated, imposter syndrome is a pattern of thinking where …

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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Putting Your Picture on a Resume Could Hurt Your Chances of Getting the Job—Here’s Why

You’re all set to refresh your resume (or write a brand new one) as you kick off your job search. As you click around the web searching for a great new resume template, you start noticing that some of them …

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How to Add Extracurricular Activities to Your Resume—So They Actually Help Your Job Search

When you’re writing a resume, your education and past jobs are far from the only things that matter. The truth is, the past experiences and skills that employers care about can come from a number of places. And particularly when …

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Bloomberg insiders talk about how you DON’T need a finance background to work there. (It’s all about the transferable skills!)

When you first think about Bloomberg, it’s inevitable that thoughts about economics and finance come up pretty quickly.  Delivering business and financial information, news, and insight from around the world, you’d be forgiven for thinking that a finance degree is …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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AdWeek’s Institute for Brand Marketing Offers Free Courses

The Institute for Brand Marketing offers courses focused on the intersection of brand marketing and technology. Offered in concise and practical lessons, courses are taught by leading experts in their fields and are designed to help you cultivate the skills …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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AdWeek’s Microlearning Gives you Practical Knowledge and Insights to Help You Talk the Talk

Got 5 Minutes?  Learn something new.

AdWeek’s Microlearning gives you the practical knowledge and actionable insights you need to succeed in today’s constantly evolving market. All in the time it takes to have a cup of coffee.

 

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