Experiencing an Internship Abroad

‘Fresh from the field’! …and I’m recently back from Masaka, Uganda after completing the 11 week SPEA abroad program there. I enrolled in this academic service-learning course which offers on-site internship (4-6 credits, SPEA-V 582) during the summer break. The program …

By Tapati Dutta
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A Fall Recap: Will U Be Ready?

This fall the Office of Career Services launched a new type of workshop for students—the Will U Be Ready series. The series is targeted towards seven different competencies that employers have identified as important skills students need to be Career …

By Rachel Brown
Rachel Brown
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Indiana University Alumni Success – Zack Merkler

IU Basketball is looking phenomenal.

I wanted to give you a quick update on one of your top students.  Last year, Brian and I came to Bloomington to recruit the best talent in the country.  We came out of our …

By Eric Cole
Eric Cole Manager, Inside Sales
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First impressions are Everything.

A first impression is extremely important, as that is how potential employers create their initial thought on whether or not you would be a good hire.  With so many applicants and so very few positions, it is absolutely necessary to …

By Trishnee Bhurosy
Trishnee Bhurosy Student Ambassador - Blog Editor
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Magic Johnson: After the Diagnosis

On November 7, 1991 one of the NBA’s best and brightest stars announced that he had been diagnosed with HIV. Magic Johnson was the definition of a superstar in the NBA, inspiring fans young and old with his style of …

By Dustin Sleet
Dustin Sleet Blogger
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Office of Career Services

Need a better LinkedIn picture? Be sure to stop by our office next week during our LinkedIn Photo Booth! All week next week (Dec 5-9) from 10 am – Noon.

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Office of Career Services

Welcome back, students! Just 2 weeks left in the semester before finals. Stay focused and finish strong!

This Simple 4-Step Guide (Almost) Guarantees That All Your LinkedIn Requests Will Be Accepted

You’re perusing LinkedIn, and you find someone you’d love to connect with. Luckily, LinkedIn makes that simple—it’s just the click of a button, right?

Well, technically yes. But, if you want to send a professional invitation that stands a chance …

By Kat Boogaard
Kat Boogaard Freelance Writer
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This Simple 4-Step Guide (Almost) Guarantees That All Your LinkedIn Requests Will Be Accepted

You’re perusing LinkedIn, and you find someone you’d love to connect with. Luckily, LinkedIn makes that simple—it’s just the click of a button, right?

Well, technically yes. But, if you want to send a professional invitation that stands a chance …

By Kat Boogaard
Kat Boogaard Freelance Writer
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Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

As co-editors for the Office of Career Services’ Blog, Rachel and I, along with the bloggers, seize this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. As we enjoy this much needed break after a busy academic year, let us take …

By Trishnee Bhurosy
Trishnee Bhurosy Student Ambassador - Blog Editor
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