Written by Berenice P, Psychology '22 "What I Did with My CAS Major", Fall 2019 The "What I Did With My CAS Major" alumni panel was held in October 2019. Career Center Student Associate Berenice attended the event to explore her options as a new Psychology major. Like many of us, I came into college thinking that I would use my CAS degree right out of college, at my … [Read more...] about How UP Alumni Used Their CAS Majors to Land Their Dream Jobs
Getting from College to Career by Lindsey Pollak
Written by Emma S, Business Admin '22 College is tough. Students over the span of these couple years are trying to figure out what they are passionate about and what they are good at. On top of trying to graduate, students are reminded of the burning question: what do I want to do with my major or even what can I do with my major? As an undergraduate soon to be Accounting or … [Read more...] about Getting from College to Career by Lindsey Pollak
Summertime Networking
Written by Christina B '18 The worst part about summer jobs are that they’re a pain to find. For most entry-level positions I’ve come across, no one wants to hire someone that has to be trained, only for them to quit in three months. Completely understandable when you think about it, right? That leaves the usual summer jobs: camp counselor, life guard, baby sitter, maybe a … [Read more...] about Summertime Networking
Power of the Thank You Card
Written by Christina B, English '18 Growing up, my mother would throw me a birthday party every year in our garage. Twenty plus children running around, playing games and eating snacks; it was amazing. Towards the end of the party, when we were stuffed full of cake and ice cream, my friends formed a circle and watched me open presents. I remember Mom exclaiming “Oh, what a … [Read more...] about Power of the Thank You Card
Printing Resumes in the Career Center
Written by Christina B, English '18 The First Avenue Career Fair is this Friday, March 2nd, and if you’re like me, you still haven’t printed out ANY resumes. Procrastination strikes again. Luckily, the Career Center not only has resume paper for sale (the good stuff, it’s linen people) but a handy printer that everyone can use. However, our dear printer is a little old and … [Read more...] about Printing Resumes in the Career Center