Written by Christina B, English '18 and Berenice P, Psychology '20 updated 2/28/2020 If you're thinking about attending a Career Fair this year, but aren't sure exactly how to make the most of the experience - you've come to the right place! Sit back, relax and peruse these key tips provided by our very own counselor, Chelsea. Whether you’re attending the UP Spring Job … [Read more...] about Top 8 Tips and Tricks for Career Fair Success
How UP Alumni Used Their CAS Majors to Land Their Dream Jobs
Written by Berenice P, Psychology '22 "What I Did with My CAS Major", Fall 2019 Like many of us, I came into college thinking that I would use my CAS degree right out of college, at my first job. Working at the Career Center has taught me that that is RARELY the case. Many fall into jobs that are a stretch from what they majored in! The UP alumni at the “What I Did with … [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