How to Find a Mentor in College

As a transfer student, finding a mentor can be one of the most meaningful ways to help you navigate this new transition and make the most of your time at a new school. Mentors can tell you about resources on …

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Combating Imposter Syndrome | You Are Who You Know Yourself to Be

Should I apply for this job?

Am I even qualified?

Will they call me back?

These are just some of the questions you may ask yourself when you start reviewing the “qualifications” section of a job listing you’re excited about. …

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Should You List Your Transfer Colleges on a Resume?

Wondering whether or not you should list each institution you attended if you transferred schools?

Read the full article for advice for transfer students on how to decide what academic information to include on your resume!

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Preparing to Re-Enter the Workforce After Retirement

If you’re returning to work after retiring, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re far from it. 

“After dipping during the pandemic, ‘unretirements’ are on the rise due to a tight labor market, lessened pandemic concerns, and high inflation,” …

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Finding a Meaningful Second Act Career

After spending years advancing in their careers, many seasoned professionals debut in second acts that combine purpose with a paycheck. With the average life expectancy growing apace across the globe, most of us face the prospect of working in some …

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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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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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5 Things Every Transfer Student Should Do This Summer

Whether you recently transferred or are considering transferring, the summer is the perfect time to se yourself up for success.

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Am I Too Old to Switch Careers?

Eight reasons why career transitions later in life are possible despite lingering age discrimination.

Gayle worked her whole life at HP, mirroring her mother’s long stint at IBM.

She moved up the corporate ladder until finally there was one painful …

By Ivy Exec
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Transfer Student Survival Guide

Advice for transfer students from College Xpress. Get ready for a successful college experience and get a strong start to your career journey!

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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The Ups and Downs of the Transfer Experience

“We’d all like to believe that deciding on a school will be the end of all the stress of choosing a college. The application process is done, your acceptance letter comes, your deposit is down, and your classes are registered …

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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