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Easy Ways to Build Your Network

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| By Ally Mueller | The word “network” has become a buzzword in the 21st century. From building a network through LinkedIn, meeting friends and/or professionals for coffee, and asking people for more connections/references to meet with, networking has become an ingrained part of the professional world. While building a network sounds easy enough, this can actually be … [Read more...] about Easy Ways to Build Your Network

Unusual Jobs by Major

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| By Maddy Gonzalez | You might be asking yourself “What can I do with my degree?” or “What kind of career can I pursue as a History major?” As you start asking yourself these types of questions and planning for life after graduation, it is important to remember that you are not limited to just a few jobs based on your major. Often students are too narrow-minded when they … [Read more...] about Unusual Jobs by Major

Informational Interviews: Part 1

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By Cristina Scalzo Once you have made connections with professionals, one way to make the most of those connections is through informational interviews. My freshman year, I was required for my Nursing 101 class to conduct an informational interview with two different nurses. The nurses I connected with did not live in the Portland area and so we did our interview sessions over … [Read more...] about Informational Interviews: Part 1