9 Job Search Tips for College Seniors

By Sarah Wood, U.S. News & World Report

Students should look to their college’s career center for help, especially in shaky economic times.

As a college senior, the process of applying for postgraduate jobs can vary depending on the industry…
Here are …

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How Can Seniors Use Handshake After Graduation? 

By Emily DeRenzo ’27, Career Ambassador

As a senior, it is likely you may be familiar with Handshake, the central platform that the Center for Career and Professional Development utilizes to support students, alumni, and employers in their career development …

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Behind the Brand: Our Takeaway from the EOS Networking Event

By Tessa Carminucci & Angelina Lanni, Graduate Assistants

On Wednesday, April 23rd, we had the opportunity to attend the EOS Engagement and Networking Event, hosted by the Jack Welch College of Business and Technology. Events like these are an excellent …

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A Day in the Life of a Career Ambassador: More Than Just Resumes

By Anna Macaulay ’25, Career Ambassador

Most mornings, my shift as a Career Ambassador at the Center for Career & Professional Development begins like any other student job—clocking in on Dayforce. But what comes after that is far from ordinary. …

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Your First LinkedIn Profile: Best Practices for College Students

By Marsh Sutherland

I just got back from volunteering in the Florida Institute of Technology Career Services center doing resume reviews and giving advice to college students who’ve never had a LinkedIn profile before. I decided to take my knowledge …

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17 tips for economics majors who are mapping their careers

Career mapping is the process of strategically planning your professional journey by identifying potential career paths, the skills you’ll need, and the steps to reach your long-term goals. For economics majors, career mapping is especially valuable because the field offers …

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How to Ask for an Informational Interview (and Get a “Yes”)

By Elliot Bell

The informational interview is the secret tool everyone should have in their back pocket. A hybrid of an amazing networking opportunity, an info session, and a job interview, it can give anyone looking for a job or …

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7 Ways Your College Career Center Makes Job Searching Less Stressful

Written & Published by Sacred Heart University

Learn how to successfully launch from graduation to career

For many college seniors, the transition from college to career path can be overwhelming. With graduation looming, many students feel the pressure of keeping …

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How We Found Our Internship: Tips for Winter Break Success

By Tessa Carminucci & Angelina Lanni

As graduate assistants in the Center for Career and Professional Development and current MBA students, we’ve been in your shoes—navigating the internship search while balancing school, life, and other priorities. In this blog, we’re …

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Learn to Intern | 11.5.24

This past month, the Center for Career and Professional Development hosted the Learn to Intern Panel, in which selected speakers provided insight into a diverse array of professional experiences ranging from those in the healthcare field, to public relations. Moderated …

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