Women Outnumber Men in Small Business Ownership

It may surprise you to learn that of new businesses formed, a majority of them are women-owned. According to an April 2017 Forbes.com article, while national new-business formation rates were at 9% in 2016, a whopping 45% were women-owned businesses! …

By Grace Goodman
Grace Goodman Assistant Director, Alumni Career & Professional Development
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Video: Introduction to Careers in Healthcare

In an effort to provide my advisees with year-round, 24/7 support in their career development, I have been working on producing more digital content. This video is designed to guide exploring students through resources that focus on career options in …

By Kimberly English
Kimberly English Career Advisor
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Benefits of a Real Estate Career

How would you like to be able to start your own business without having to spend a lot of money? Well, you can, and no, it isn’t some sort of get rich quick scheme. If you are good at sales …

By Jane Hurst
Jane Hurst
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Why Attend a Career Fair?

If you’re looking for a new position, you may have considered attending a career fair. You probably imagine a loud room filled with intimidating employers talking about companies you’re not familiar with. And worse, you’re standing in lines, competing with …

By Cindy Hyman
Cindy Hyman Director of Alumni Career & Professional Development
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Personalization: The Key to Effective Employee Recognition

We all know the adage that one size doesn’t fit all, but when it comes to employee rewards, a baffling number of companies seem to expect one rewards scheme to suit and motivate everyone. With 69% of employees claiming that …

By Morgan Franklin
Morgan Franklin
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What Should You Do if You Have a Verbal Job Offer but Not a Written One?

After successfully applying for a job and going through the interview process, the hiring manager says the phrase you’ve been hoping to hear. “We want to offer you the job!” But what happens when several days have passed and you …

By Ronie Kononova
Ronie Kononova Student Marketing Assistant
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Office Holiday Party Do’s and Don’ts

Whether you’ve been working for years or you’re at your first internship, office holiday parties are part of the working world. These parties are not your family and friend holiday gatherings and the rules of engagement are slightly different. Read …

By Maria Kuntz
Maria Kuntz Assistant Director, Advancement Marketing
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Your First 90 Days on the Job- From Interview to Success

You just beat out the competition for your new job so now it’s time to deliver! Here are some tips to help you succeed.

1. Listen—Observe—Learn
Take the time to understand your team, the culture, goals and overall vibe of …

By Mary Michael Hawkins
Mary Michael Hawkins Senior Director, Undergraduate Career & Professional Development
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To Write or Not to Write: Things to Know about Cover Letters

So you’re getting out there on the job market. Good for you! You’re ready. You have a great deal of education behind you. You even managed to get authoritative references. You may lack job experience, but that’s something you’ll gain. …

By Kelvin Fogarty
Kelvin Fogarty
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Five Tips for Job References

The praise or criticism of your references can influence whether you are offered a position.  It is therefore important to consider these tips:

*Think about who you ask: You may want to ask a friend or family member that you have known personally.  However, it …

By Patty Hickman
Patty Hickman Director, Serves Graduate Students
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