Balancing your mental health in undergraduate or graduate school can be a challenge, especially as you work to overcome barriers related to strict due dates and exam schedules. When searching for jobs, some worry about how their workplace experience may …
Career Insights from the CCPD
As a career services professional, a question I am often asked is “How or where can I network and how important is it?” Let’s be honest: The idea of networking can feel intimidating – packed conference rooms and awkward small …
If you’re preparing to apply for graduate or professional school, chances are that you will see letters of recommendation as some of the required documents for you to submit along with your application. However, there are often many questions surrounding …
In today’s world of remote work and digital communication, virtual interviews have become a common way for employers to connect with candidates. While offering greater convenience and accessibility, virtual interviewing comes with its own unique challenges–and overcoming these challenges can …
When I first approached my college career, I thought I had everything figured out. Go to college, have fun, get the degree, and go into the workforce full-time. Almost five years post-graduation and I can confidently say that is not …
Branding is a crucial aspect of any business! It’s how you create a unique identity that represents your company and its values, sets you apart from your competitors, and helps you connect with your audience. In this blog post, we’ll …
As I reflect on my path to higher education, my journey was not a traditional one. In the beginning, it was rather challenging to navigate. As a first-generation college student, I found myself walking across the stage at my high …
What’s so hard about choosing a major?
Noise. The noise sounds a little different to each one of us:
I need to choose a major that will lead to job security.
I need to be in a major that my …
What do you want to be when you grow up?
This is probably the most frequently asked question anyone will hear at one point or another in their life. I am sure you have been asked this question at least once, and depending on your age, your answers may have varied from ballet dancer to doctor or anything in between. It is a decision we all will make in our lifetime. The school, job, adulthood, or career path will look different to everyone and how you get to that end is unique.
People are meant to be a part of your life for a certain time. So, if a mentor is only your mentor for a certain part of your life, it is okay. That goes the same for mentees, if a mentee is only your mentee for a certain part of your life, that is okay too. Certain mentor relationships have a time limit, but there will be others that will last a lifetime.
