Completing an internship has apparent benefits– you can earn college credit to learn industry-specific skills. However, internships can offer even more; if you pay attention, you may be able to pick up on other important professional skills as well.
I …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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? …
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 …
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. …
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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 …
