Path 2 Success

New “Path 2 Success” web pages guide RU-N undergraduate students to academic and career success, connecting students in all schools with the information, services, and resources needed to reach their goals!

First-years, sophomores, juniors, and seniors have pages curated specifically …

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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What Is a Product Designer?

What is a product designer? It’s someone who designs products, of course. But product designers don’t come up with an idea for a product, sketch it out, then start producing it. Product designers have to consider if their idea is …

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A Day in the Life: Network News Producer

9:00 AM: Get into the office. Check e-mail and voicemail. If there are any issues that need immediate attention, deal with them right away.

9:30 AM: Read a variety of national papers, including the New York Times, LA Times, Washington …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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How to Tell If a Company Truly Values Diversity and Inclusion (or Is Just All Talk)

Employers talk a lot about diversity and inclusion. In fact, you'll be hard-pressed to find a company that doesn't say they're diverse and inclusive. Companies make these claims on their web sites, in job descriptions, and at career fairs. But how …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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9 High-Paying Writing Jobs for the Word-Obsessed (You Know Who You Are)

Most people don’t consider writing a lucrative career path—that is, outside of the few writers who make it big with a New York Times bestseller or an award-winning screenplay. And thanks to the “starving artist” stereotype, many people think they …

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Career Advice from a Graphic Design Student

It’s never to early or too late to get career ready, and you don’t have to do it alone! Especially if you’re in a creative field like graphic design, it can be helpful to make a plan and explore the …

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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A Day in the Life: Fashion Buyer (Fabric)

Karen Lott, Fabric Buyer, BCBG

Karen Lott has over 25 years of experience in the industry. She attended Pasadena City College and graduated with an associate degree in Merchandise Management. She began her career at the May Company as a …

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What Creative Career Is Right for Me? Quiz

Maybe you love to paint or draw; maybe your friends always come to you to come up with the most exciting party ideas; maybe you’re the one who always suggests karaoke or craft nights. You’re creative — that’s incredible! If …

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Dispelling the Experience Paradox in the Creative Field

You’ve been creative for as long as you can remember, from drawing pictures on the walls with your crayons, to tirelessly studying all your theory and applying it flawlessly to your dissertation. You’ve mastered the Adobe Suite, honed your skills, …

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5 Tips for Breaking into the Fashion Industry at Any Age

A career in the fashion industry, to recent grads or career-switchers, can seem like an elusive dream—only for the privileged, polished, experienced elite. But this couldn't be further from the truth. With the right attitude and work ethic, anyone at …

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Best Entertainment Law Firms in the U.S.

Have you ever wondered who handles all the contracts and copyrights for those working in music, TV, film, theater, and publishing? Entertainment law firms and attorneys represent and protect the interests of both companies and creatives in the entertainment industry.

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