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Meet UP Business Interns!

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Written by Christina B, English '18 Planning for life after college is extremely unnerving. We prepare ourselves for the job search, hoping that our education taught us the skills to succeed. In the backs of our minds, we know that hands on experience is vital; sitting in a classroom can only teach us the concepts and we must apply them to action ourselves. Internships have … [Read more...] about Meet UP Business Interns!

Career Hack: Informational Interviews

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Written by: Audrey Fancher, Career Center Program Assistant Making the leap from in-class learning to real-world application can feel like a big, overwhelming step. If you haven't had "real world experience" as a [fill-in-the-blank occupation], how do you know if said career option might be a good fit for you?? Internships are one way to explore potential careers. You apply … [Read more...] about Career Hack: Informational Interviews

Smart Strategies to Find a Job or Internship on Handshake

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By: Audrey Fancher, Career Center Program Assistant Updated March 26, 2019 With summer quickly approaching, are you starting to think about what might be next? The endless questions ring: What kind of internship should I get? Is it too late to get an internship?? I'm graduating and need a job! How do I get a job??  First, take a deep breath. Okay, let's get to … [Read more...] about Smart Strategies to Find a Job or Internship on Handshake

Intern Spotlight: Lauren Reid

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Senior Accounting major, Lauren Reid, represented UP as an intern at U.S. Bank this summer. Juggling her many responsibilities as a student athlete, a motivated academic and dedicated friend, Lauren found the time to interview and land a rad internship in Global Treasury Management. Learning through doing, Lauren has a few tidbits to share on her time with U.S. Bank and how … [Read more...] about Intern Spotlight: Lauren Reid