The skills you have gained from experience in the military are extremely valuable to civilian employers. When transitioning fields, we often transition our language, translating experience into transferable skills, and in language that is common for the field you are …
What is an unadvertised internship?
Oftentimes specific industries or employers may not have posted internships that are advertised on common job search platforms (i.e Handshake, Glassdoor.com, Indeed.com, LinkedIn, etc). Though an internship is not posted online, this does not mean …
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Throughout your career, creating and building your network will be important to your advancement and success within your field. Below are a variety of resources that may be helpful to you as you build your support system as a URI …
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As a person of color and potential employee, your identities bring unique assets and strengths into the workplace. Consider the qualities or skills you’ve developed from challenges that you’ve overcome or nuanced understanding you’ve gained by nature of your identity. …
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First, make sure to identify what you are looking for in your own job search. You might want to ask yourself the following:
While it may be difficult to determine how truly supportive any organization is, proactively exploring some key …
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In order to gain admission into physician assistant (PA) school, aspiring PAs must first pass the interview stage. This crucial step allows the admissions committee to assess the applicant’s communication skills, professionalism, and ability to think on their feet. In …
The rumors are true: getting into medical school IS competitive. Each year, tens of thousands of smart, qualified students apply, and more than half get rejected. But with the right strategy – one that highlights the impact you hope to …
Most students and recent grads know they need a strong resume to land interviews. What many don’t realize is that their first “reader” won’t be a recruiter or hiring manager—it will be a piece of software. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) …
A positive impact on the planet can begin with simple actions, like learning to compost or buying locally grown, in-season fruits and vegetables. Starting small can help you dip your toe into environmental work, but if you’re looking to grow …
