College to Career Transition

A Day in the Life: ’16 Graduate Maita Lee shares wisdom around involvement during college

Meet Maita Lee, 2016 Dietetics alumni of St. Kate’s. Her sense of humor and outlook on life is incredibly contagious, as Lee tells me how she got to where she is today. Follow along to find out more!

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By Mandy Hay
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How I Decided to Change My Major

The first thing to consider when changing your major is RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH. There is no harm in constantly looking into what your plan is following graduation.

One thing I want to note is that classes do not equal career. …

By Emma Seehafer
Emma Seehafer Career Assistant
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6 Ways to Build Up Your Resume When You Can’t Afford to Do an Unpaid Internship

As you start thinking about life after college, you may hear that internships are the most important stepping stones to your first job. And they are often the simplest and most traditional way to build up your resume so you …

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5 Essential Networking Steps for Undergrads and Grad Students

Ten years ago, when I entered business school, many professionals told me that the journey ahead required significant investment in professional networking. So I followed their advice, and soon my calendar was filled with various networking events and meetings all …

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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A Day in the Life: Meet ’09 fashion and apparel design graduate Ashley Linsmeier

One of the joys of working in a small but rapidly growing business is that you really do get to experience every side of the business, especially if you’ve been there for as long as Ashley Linsmeier has.

“I got …

By Mandy Hay
Mandy Hay Career Assistant
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9 Steps to Nail the College Career Fair

The big day has come. You have made it to the job fair, you are dressed professionally and focused. So, now what?

It is important to understand that campus recruiters travel a lot, do multiple careers fairs, and are under great pressure to …

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 find an internship with the help of the career development office

Each semester, a great many college students across the country search, apply, and interview for internships. The process of searching for an internship and getting credit for it can seem daunting, but the Career Development Office is here to make …

By Mandy Hay
Mandy Hay Career Assistant
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How to Make a Job Fair Work for You

The beginnings of many careers originated from job fairs, which is just one of the reasons why they are so daunting. It can get confusing as to what to bring, how to dress, and how to prioritize who to talk …

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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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9 Alarming Facts About What the Pandemic Is Doing to Women in the Workplace

Let’s face it, progress for women in the workplace was moving at a snail’s pace even before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Now all those gains are at risk of being quickly undone and worse. For the past six years, Lean …

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7 Ways Job Searching Will Be Different in 2021 (and How You Can Adapt)

I know everyone is tired of hearing the words “unprecedented” and “2020” together. So I’m going to say that this last year was…extremely unordinary. And it’s probably safe to say that many of us are eager to put 2020 in …

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