Calling the High School Class of 2024!

Calling the high school class of 2024!

Congratulations as you enter the last stretch of your high school journey! The next chapter after graduation can be exciting, but it is common to feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or anxious. We want to …

By Sarah Seavey
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Preparing for Careers in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Read from The Balance Career on how to get ready for a rewarding career in Criminology and Criminal Justice.

By Sarah Seavey [uConnect]
Sarah Seavey [uConnect]
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Find Housing Support in Louisiana

Are you looking for housing support in Louisiana or know someone who is? Find out what options are available if you’re facing homelessness in Louisiana or are at risk of housing insecurity.

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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ADHD at Work | Tips if You or a Co-Worker Struggle to Focus

Illustration by Marian Blair

Great news for anyone whose work experience is affected by ADHD: you’re not alone! Even better, there are ways to deal with the challenges it can create, and it may even give you a few office …

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How to Get in Front of College Students and Build Meaningful Connections

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Building meaningful connections is innate to human interaction. Even the most introverted people require some level of healthy social interaction. We build networks, make friends, and develop a support system throughout our lives. Unfortunately, …

By CareerShift
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Here’s How You Can Source College Talent While Carefully Avoiding Alumni Bias

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Unconscious bias can creep in on hiring processes no matter how self-aware and educated your hiring team is. Unfortunately, one bias feels more like a ‘resource’ for many employers – looking at their college for …

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How Long Should Your Resume Actually Be? Here’s an Easy Guide to Follow

“How long should my resume be?”

Between my experience as a career coach and running a college career services department, this is a question I’ve heard a lot. And as a recruiter, I’ve seen resumes that run the gamut in …

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What Is Digital Media and How Can It Help My Career?

The term “digital media” is everywhere; you may have seen ads for a “Master’s Degree in Digital Media” or a “Certificate in Digital Media.” But what exactly is digital media, and is it worth learning more about?

In a world …

By Springboard
Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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6 Tips for Writing Team Vision Statements

No matter how experienced your team is or how like-minded your team members are, personal feelings and personal goals can often interfere with teamwork and collaboration. This is where team vision statements come into play. They’re effective at aligning individuals toward …

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 Answer “How Do You Plan to Achieve Your Career Goals?” in an Interview

Interviews can be fraught with difficult questions. “Tell me about yourself,” which seems simple but can be quite intimidating. “Where do you see yourself in five years?” “How many windows are in the Empire State Building?” You can also add …

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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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