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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!

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Getting the Most Out of Campus Career Services

I've attended three colleges in my higher education career: in undergrad I transferred from one school to another, and I went to the third for grad school. You know what that means? It means I've been inside my fair share …

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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, …

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Facing post-graduation “firsts” and uncertainty about DACA’s future, undocumented students turn to each other for support

“Life after college can be difficult to navigate for any graduate, but for undocumented students, the challenges can be greater.”

Read this story from The Hechinger Report about how a group of undocumented alumni formed groups to support their transition …

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Never Say These Things to Your Professor

Your professor goes through a lot. They deal with multiple classes per day; many students, all with different personalities and needs, and the enormous pressure of making sure each of those students succeeds. This is why we should always treat …

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Get Customized Career Information Straight to Your Inbox

There’s so much career information out there. How can you find what’s most relevant to you?

Start by activating your profile to get customized newsletters straight to your inbox! You can choose how often you want to receive alerts, as …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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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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Why You Shouldn’t Use ChatGPT to Write Your College and Grad School Admissions Essays

We’ve been covering the unfolding story of the use of artificial intelligence in education, as well as in various industries, so if you want to catch up you should check out our two-part entry on its effects on education. …

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Surviving College While Working Full-Time

Balancing your courses, homework, exams, studying, and your social life can be a real challenge when you’re a college student. Now, imagine if you will, dealing with all of those things along with a full-time job. This might sound like …

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What Is the Pomodoro Technique? 6 Ways It Helps You Work Smarter, Not Harder

When I decided it was time to write this article, I started my Pomodoro Technique timer. Now, I’m locked into a 25-minute focus period that should help me write this article distraction-free — and I might even get it done …

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