401(k) Match Explained: What You Need to Know

If you’ve ever read anything about 401(k) plans, you’ve likely heard that a 401(k) match is like free money from your employer. And maybe it sounded too good to be true—after all, nothing in life is free, right? Well, it …

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“Why Am I Not Getting Interviews?” Here’s What Might Be Going Wrong

You’ve been applying for jobs, tweaking your resume, and maybe even writing cover letters (some might argue they’re not relevant anymore—but why not stand out with a stellar one, right?). And yet, you’re not getting any interviews. It’s frustrating, especially …

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2024 Fall SEA Badge Cohort Student Employee Spotlights

The Fall 2024 Student Employee’s Achieve (SEA) Badging Program concluded with a cohort of 27 student employees! Starting in October 2024, student employees from various offices around our campus joined The Office of Student Employment’s SEA Badge Program for trainings …

By Sana Khayat Kholghy
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Resources for Alumni Career Pivots

In light of recent events regarding USAID and other Federal Government furloughs, the Office of Career and Professional Development has created a collection of various resources intended to help alumni find new career opportunities, support programs, events and other resources …

By Korbel Careers
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6 Ways Joining an Affinity Group Can Boost Your Career

Advancing your career has a few established tactics, including networking, skills building, and finding mentors. Now there’s another tactic: joining affinity groups.

Affinity groups are groups employees with a shared background or experience. For instance, an affinity group may be …

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Inclusive Commute: A Black History Month Reading List

A friend of mine was telling me not long ago that, for a culture to persist and thrive, it needs media representation. I agree with him completely. In fact, he reaffirmed my belief that one of the best ways to …

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How to Use AI for a Smarter Job Search

Whether you’re new to AI or you’ve been using tools like ChatGPT since they launched, there are lots of great ways you can use AI for a smarter job search.

AI (artificial intelligence) lets you find the perfect jobs to …

By Ivy Exec
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Lifelong Learning Initiatives: Empowering Alumni Through Continuing Education

Learning doesn’t end with a diploma; it’s a lifelong journey that evolves with each experience and new piece of knowledge acquired. For alumni, continuing education opens doors to new opportunities, skill development, and personal growth.

There are a myriad of …

By CareerShift
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Nominate your Student Employee or Supervisor of the Year!

National Student Employee Week, which runs April 13th through 19th, is coming up! Celebrate your student employee, or, show your appreciation for your student employee supervisor by nominating them for a Student Employment Award!

By nominating your star student employee …

By Sana Khayat Kholghy
Sana Khayat Kholghy
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Reclaiming Your Energy: Ways to Stay Productive While Battling Burnout

Burnout is more than just feeling tired; it’s a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress or overwork. When burnout takes hold, even the simplest tasks can feel overwhelming, making it difficult to stay productive or …

By Ivy Exec
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