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Everyone contributes to the community of people who can build or shape a career. We invite you to explore the information and resources for the different people we connect.

Or, if you’d like information and resources for different industries or specific populations/identities, we invite you to look at the Career Interests portion of our website.

How to Give a PowerPoint Presentation Like a Management Consultant

In the consulting industry, management consultants are expected to clearly and concisely synthesize their clients’ market positions, competitive advantages, and financials, and then offer meaningful insights and actionable plans. Typically, presentations that include all this information are created using PowerPoint. …

By Firsthand
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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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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First-Generation College Student Career Barriers (and How to Overcome Them)

I was a first-generation college student, and while I’ve held numerous jobs over the past decade, the struggles that began in college still have a lasting effect on me today. Unfortunately, many of the issues we first-generation college students (or …

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4 Rules for Being Religious at Work

Businessman sitting in office praying. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

Politics and religion—the two topics nobody wants discussed at the dinner table. Why? Because those two topics are polarizing and can quickly turn a functional situation dysfunctional. But work isn’t the …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Six Things Undocumented Students Need to Know About College

Read advice to help you navigate college as an undocumented student and find resources to help you along the way.

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