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How Getting Involved Can Get You Ahead
Serving on a committee or being otherwise engaged in campus projects provides exposure to career development information and networking opportunities, as well as evidence of practical, essential skills, writes Melissa Dalgleish.
Mentoring Underrepresented Minority Students
So … I’m white, writes Amanda Cornwall. Can I be effective as a mentor to students from underrepresented groups?
Community Building in the Community College Classroom
It aids in the retention of students and in their overall college experience, but it is difficult and requires some creative thinking, writes Sean Gerrity.
Learning to Do Less During Challenging Transitions
It can go a long way when it comes to the quality of our mental health, writes Adriana Bankston, who offers advice for coping effectively.
Network Your Way Into the New Year
Networking is simply an authentic conversation about a topic of mutual interest, writes Rebekah Layton, who challenges readers to build their network using informational interviews this holiday season.
The Stress of Interviewing and Negotiating
Joseph Barber offers some suggestions to help you harness the excitement of these experiences to achieve career and professional success.
How One Common Phrase Can Undermine Your Job Search
A seemingly harmless, inconsequential combination of words can really get in your way, argues Mike Firmand.
Trying Things That Scare You
Melissa Dalgleish explores why academics tend to keep doing what they're good at -- and why that can be a trap.