A Day in the Life: ’13 Biology Alum Ashley Grell Shares Her Story

More and more these days, high school students are feeling pressured to know what they want to do with their lives, right now. They feel the pressure of failure, even before they have stepped one foot into the career world. …

By Mandy Hay
Mandy Hay Career Assistant
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Advice from Katie’s: Why you should sign up for the Professional Development Program

The Professional Development Program provides First-year, Sophomore and Junior students in the College for Women an opportunity to design their career pathway and prepare for their future career. Students receive training in professional skills, and will have access to experiences …

By Emily Reeder
Emily Reeder Career and Future Readiness Project Specialist
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Reviewing Your Resume: How Often Should You Update Your Documents?

How often should I update my resume? 

What’s a cover letter? 

Where do I even start when creating these documents?

These are all excellent questions. Whether you have never written a cover letter in your life, or you are a …

By Mandy Hay
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8 Interview Questions About Diversity and Inclusion Every Job Seeker Should Be Able to Answer

For both employers and job seekers, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are more important than ever. As the former head of people at two quickly growing startups and the cofounder of a nationally recognized workplace inclusion strategy firm, I’ve seen …

By The Muse
Expert advice to answer your career questions.
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Who signs up for the Professional Development Program?

The Professional Development Program provides First-year, Sophomore and Junior students in the College for Women an opportunity to design their career pathway and prepare for their future career. Students receive training in professional skills, and will have access to experiences …

By Emily Reeder
Emily Reeder Career and Future Readiness Project Specialist
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Best practices for virtual interviews

“Hello, we have reviewed your resume and cover letter, and would like to hold a virtual interview this coming week–”

Wait, what? A virtual interview? You may have never done one before. How is it different from a face-to-face interview? …

By Mandy Hay
Mandy Hay Career Assistant
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Finding the best cultural fit within your professional life

The job market is often very competitive. Employers have very specific criteria that they look for in a new hire, and one position may have multiple competing candidates. The St. Catherine University Career Development Office has staff and tools to …

By Mandy Hay
Mandy Hay Career Assistant
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You’re a College Grad, Now What? Part 1 | Dealing with the Post-Collegiate Blues

Editor’s Note: This piece was originally published in June 2019. If you’re a 2020 grad, you’ve probably had a particularly bumpy ride in the last few months. Likewise, the road to getting your first post-college job might be especially unusual. …

By Idealist Careers
Idealist Careers | Helping you land, love, and grow in your social-impact career. And visit Idealist.org explore thousands of great jobs and social-impact organizations near you.
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6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Quitting Your Job in Healthcare

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“The only Zen you can find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”

-Robert M. Pirsig

 

Healthcare experiences more employee turnover than almost any other industry—and the pandemic only threatens to make this …

By HospitalRecruiting
HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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10 Ways to Land an Internship During COVID-19 (It’s Not Too Late!)

The coronavirus pandemic has left very little unchanged, and internships are no exception. The results of a survey released by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) in May found that 22% of employers had revoked internship offers in …

By The Muse
Expert advice to answer your career questions.
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