Announcing: The Externship Program 2025!

With over 115 alum hosts offering externship experiences for the March 2025 CLS Externship Program, Grinnell students can learn firsthand what it’s like to go forth from campus into the world of work. Externs—in-person or virtual—have the opportunity to spend …

By Robin Bourjaily
Robin Bourjaily Assistant Director, Exploratory Career Community
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November Virtual Prehealth Events

The University of New England is offering a series of webinars for students to learn about their Master of Science in Physician Assistant (November 7 at 6:00pm Central), Master of Science in Athletic Training (November 12 at 4pm Central), Master …

By Mary Jane Shroyer
Mary Jane Shroyer Director, Health Professions Career Community
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How Much Money Should I Have Saved by 25?

Being 25 years old can be financially tricky. You’re still young, probably without a house or family to look after. But on the other hand, your thirties are right around the corner and you may have some student loans or

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Lessons from the KCCI-TV Connect Event

On October 23, 2o24, Amanda Pearce, Associate Director of Employer Engagement & Internships, and I traveled to KCCI in Des Moines to attend their Inaugural Connect event. Hearst Television’s early career recruiter Jen Harriger invited faculty and staff from 24 …

By Destini Ross
Destini Ross Associate Director, Arts, Media & Communications
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15 Signs You Will Get The Job After an Interview

Uncertainty sucks—especially when it comes to job interviews. The anxiety of wondering if you did well, aced those common questions, and impressed the hiring manager can be unbearable. You want to know, and you want to know now. Well, reading …

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10 Soft Skills Employers Want in 2024 (Plus How to Highlight Them on Your Resume)

In today’s job market, technical expertise alone won’t land you the job. While hard skills are essential, employers are increasingly prioritizing soft skills—those intangible abilities that shape how you interact with colleagues, adapt to change, and handle conflict.

In fact, …

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Shopping (Plus, Tips to Save Money!)

The advantages of online shopping have made us all digital shopaholics—from our Amazon-obsessed grandpa to our trendy Gen Alpha siblings. The ease of browsing thousands of products, quickly comparing prices, and having your purchases delivered right to your doorstep has …

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The Power of a Good Mentor

Pre-med student Julia Siegel discusses the impact of her mentor, Dr. Eilais Collado M.D., in the AAMC’s Aspiring Docs Diaries blog.

By Julia Siegel for Aspiring Docs Diaries (AAMC); published Sept. 17, 2024

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How to Fold a Suit for Travel

Putting your best look forward when traveling with a suit means learning how to fold a suit to minimize wrinkling in transit. If your suit can hang for about 12 hours in a warm dry room (don’t steam your suit—many …

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Virtual AAMC Events in October

The AAMC is offering the following virtual events to help you prepare for a future in medicine:
Virtual Medical School Fair
Students are invited to join the AAMC’s free Virtual Medical School fair on Oct. 16-17. On Oct. 16, we’ll …

By Mary Jane Shroyer
Mary Jane Shroyer Director, Health Professions Career Community
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