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
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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 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
Wieden+Kennedy wants you to fail
By Emily Neelon, Communication, Class of 2017 “I’m here to make you fail. If you can’t fail, or at least give it your best shot, I’m never coming here again.” Dan Wieden, CEO of Portland’s own integrative advertising agency Wieden+Kennedy, spoke at University of Portland last week about the value of failure. After his first employer fired him, Wieden’s late wife gave him … [Read more...] about Wieden+Kennedy wants you to fail