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Should I join my alumni association?

The short answer is “YES!” (Read more)

How can I adapt to a new work environment?

Starting work at a new place can be intimidating, but if you focus on key areas, you'll learn how to navigate the new environment. (Read more)

What is an elevator speech?

It might sound complicated, but just follow these simple steps to craft a usable elevator speech of your own. (Read more)

What does it mean to network?

While "networking" might sound intimidating, you've actually been doing it your entire life. (Read more)

How can I make the most of my internship (or co-op) experience?

Several years ago, I asked a group of students who had just completed internships to tell me what advice they would give to a someone who was about to begin an internship. While there was a lot of variation in their answers, there were several consistent themes that can help you make the most of your workplace experience. (Read more)

Why Summer Jobs Matter

A few months ago, President Obama published an article on LinkedIn about why his first job mattered. In the article, he describes his experience scooping ice cream when he was a teenager. He says, “My first summer job wasn’t exactly glamorous, but it taught me some valuable lessons. Responsibility. Hard work. Balancing a job with friends, family, and school.” I completely agree with that position, and I think you can learn those same lessons with any job you hold, whether it’s a summer job or a part-time job during the school year. But I think that if you are thoughtful about both the jobs you choose and the way you work at those jobs, you can gain a lot more. (Read more)
Susan M. Katz
Student Career Placement Consultant
