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It’s never too early to get career ready!

If you’re wondering when the best time to start your career readiness preparation is, the answer is: right now! Whether you’re about to graduate, just transferred from another school, or just declared your major, you’re in exactly the right place. …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Apply to Get Free Rides to Job Interviews, Job Training Sites, and/or a Job with Lyft!

Lyft has a new program to help you get to your job, interviews, even trainings, all completely free. The program is available in New Jersey, so if you think you might need some help finding a ride, get started now!

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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First-generation, job hunting students should use their college’s LinkedIn alumni page

One of the best sources of job hunting assistance for any college or university student at any campus is the school’s career service office. Sadly, it is also one of the most underused resources.

Beth Williams, Director of Career Services …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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The Right Way to Follow Up After a Career Fair (Email Template Included!)

You went to the career fair, you made great connections with employers, you shared your resume with recruiters…now what?

Following up after a networking event like a career fair is an essential step. Aim to follow up within 24 hours, …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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You’re a College Grad, Now What? Part 1 | Dealing with the Post-Collegiate Blues

Editor’s Note: This piece was originally published in June 2019. If you’re a 2020 grad, you’ve probably had a particularly bumpy ride in the last few months. Likewise, the road to getting your first post-college job might be especially unusual. …

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Quick Ways to Get Ahead on Your Job Search (And Still Have Time to Relax This Summer!)

There’s still time to build momentum in your job search, and the great news is that it doesn’t have to take a lot of time either! You can get a head start for the school year and still have time …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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3 Remarkable Services College Alumni Can Access Through Career Services

Career counselors are an invaluable resource for guidance as you prepare to enter the workforce. As a college student, you have likely stopped in to pick up a few tips for your first college job interview or to grab an …

By CareerShift
Job hunting & career management solutions
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A Day (or a Year, or a Career) of Service

Illustration by Marian Blair

Since 1986, the third Monday of the year has been the day on which we commemorate and honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. And in 1994, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was …

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5 Things You Can Do This Winter Break to Get Career Ready

Winter break is a great time to keep your career prep moving so that you are ready for spring recruiting, summer internships, on-campus jobs, whatever is next for you! And the good news is that there are some key actions …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Alumni: Build Your Professional Skills with SkillUp!

We recently launched SkillUp – a Google certificate program powered by Coursera! This program will be available to the first 500 alumni on a first come, first served basis. So don’t wait, sign up today!

Certificate programs are available in …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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