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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.

3 Times it’s Okay to Say No at Work

“No” is one of the most common first words for English-speaking babies, but as working adults, it can be one of the hardest things to say—especially at the office.

Saying no doesn’t have to be scary, especially when it’s warranted. …

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How to Convey the Study Abroad Advantage in Job or Grad School Interviews

Mark Shay of Abroad101

Mark Shay is a business leader with a long history of success helping higher education institutions recruit and retain students.

In a career that has spanned three decades, Mark has served over 3,000 customers, ranging from …

By College Recruiter
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7 Tips for Moving to a New Country While Studying Abroad

Are you moving to a new country to study? You will have to take care of the place you live in, plus your new school, language, books, and everything. Studying abroad can be a bit different than studying in your …

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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Making Your Way into a Graduate Program

Author, Frida, says, “This roadmap is intended for undocumented undergraduates who are interested in learning more about the graduate school application process. I created this mini roadmap after having gone through the process myself two years ago. I also want …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Advice from one first-generation college student to others who are seeking internships and entry-level jobs

We recently shared some advice for first-generation college students searching for internships and recent graduates hunting for entry-level jobs. I was thrilled to then hear from one who had some really, really good advice for other first-generation students.

Diana Cleinmark

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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