Your career is finally taking off, and you have great potential, but unfortunately, your industry is declining. So, do you change careers by moving to an entirely unfamiliar field? Should you accept entry positions in other industries because you have …
Need a career change? Check out our tips and tricks on how to make a successful career switch.
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Did you know that 63% of workers who lost their jobs due to the pandemic made a career change? With the …
By Eliza Haverstock for Nerdwallet
Majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) isn’t the only way to land a job that makes college worth it.
A liberal arts degree can pay off, too — but you may need to put …
As a faculty or staff member, you play an important role in helping students prepare for their future careers.
Many resources are available to help students connect their academic preparation with their career development. This blog post will provide an …
Searching for a job can be one of the most defining and disorienting experiences of a professional journey, especially in a soft market.
Whether you’re pursuing a master’s degree, pivoting careers, or preparing for graduation, many of us start with …
Think back to your last job interview: Was it an engaging conversation or an interrogation under fluorescent lights? Or maybe you applied to a company, had a great first- round then second-round interview…only to be ghosted. Too often, companies treat …
An overview of some of the ways students connected with employers and alumni during the school year:
St. Thomas Careers Fairs
Most Popular Employers for St. Thomas Students (number of applications submitted in Handshake) – alphabetically:
Top 5 Reasons for …
Coming later this summer:
Professional Headshot Booth – Due to strong student demand, CDC is adding a headshot booth for students and alumni (faculty and staff can use it too!) to have easy access to taking and editing headshots for …
We asked alumni on St. Thomas Connect “What advice do you have for students and fellow alumni who are job searching? ” You can learn from these words of wisdom below!
As you’re searching for a job, you may notice that some postings ask you to submit your resume and others ask you for a CV. While you likely already know what a resume is, you might be wondering about a …
How can numbers tell a story? Priyanka Lingwal, the Director of Marketing Data Analytics at Cadence, is a seasoned expert at extracting actionable insights from raw data. Lingwal brings a fresh perspective to the ever-evolving analytics landscape. Here, she talks …
By Rakshitha Arni Ravishankar
Summary
Networking doesn’t have to feel opportunistic. It can be a moment to make genuine connections. Here’s how to get started:
Networking is not about meeting new people. It’s also a chance to connect with people …
When done right, a thank-you email might be the reason someone remembers you for the next job opportunity. And yet, despite its impact, it’s something many people overlook.
In an era of instant messaging, tight deadlines, and endless notifications, it’s …
We asked alumni on St. Thomas Connect “What advice do you have for students or fellow alumni who have received a new job offer, and are hoping to negotiate salary or other benefits?” You can learn from these words of wisdom below!