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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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We asked alumni on St. Thomas Connect “What advice do you have for students on how to identify a potential mentor and form a lasting connection?” You can learn from their words of wisdom!
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On this week’s episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, our cohosts talk about how some students, recent graduates, and other job applicants tirelessly apply for jobs with little success. If you’re experiencing that, you’re not alone. Some believe …
We asked alumni on St. Thomas Connect: “What advice do you have for Tommies interested in starting their own business?” You can learn from their words of wisdom!
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We asked alumni on St. Thomas Connect “What advice do you have for students on how to identify a potential mentor and form a lasting connection?” You can learn from their words of wisdom!
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Most students and recent grads know they need a strong resume to land interviews. What many don’t realize is that their first “reader” won’t be a recruiter or hiring manager—it will be a piece of software. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) …
The Fall 2025 Career Fair is just around the corner, on September 19th! We took this opportunity to ask alumni on St. Thomas Connect, “What advice do you have for Tommies preparing for career fairs?” Check out their top tips …
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Whether you’re actively preparing for interviews, just starting your job search, or still waiting for that first opportunity, there’s one strategy that pays off at every stage: Networking.
You’ve likely heard the phrase, “Your network is your net worth.” It’s …
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Day 21, here we are again! But this time, we’re coming in stronger because we remember our worth and value. Maybe we’ve even sparked interest from a recruiter. They’ve written to you or called you. You feel happy, excited, and …
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Is a good résumé one that’s only one page? Or two? Or more? I know you’ve asked yourself that. Maybe you’re asking it right now.
Job searching today often feels like résumé tweaking on repeat. You adapt your résumé to …
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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 …
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