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Build Your Digital Business Card in under Fifteen Minutes

Dating back to fifteenth century China, the business card is evolving once again to include free digital versions that will simplify making lasting connections. While you can quick-connect on LinkedIn using the built-in QR code to take someone straight to …

By Robin Bourjaily

Five Actionable Tips for Career Success at Grinnell College: Starting Today!

Here are some quick tips I would like to share that will help you along your successful career journey. Although we often have preconceived notions of what it’s like to work in a specific field, finding out from first-hand sources …

By Anthony Ross

Diversifying the Next Generation of Doctors

The Diversifying the Next Generation of Doctors Career Fair and Workshops will be held on March 23, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus (OH). Get the scoop from trustworthy sources on how to apply and get into medical school—and how …

By Mary Jane Shroyer

Life-Changing Email for StudentsShare This: Share Life-Changing Email for Students on FacebookShare Life-Changing Email for Students on LinkedInShare Life-Changing Email for Students on X
by Philip Kiely ’20
Effective cold emails are concise and focused. Like a viral tweet, you only have a few …

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Informational InterviewsShare This: Share Informational Interviews on FacebookShare Informational Interviews on LinkedInShare Informational Interviews on X
Enjoy a conversation with someone whose professional journey inspires your own. This CLS document will help you prepare to get …

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Connecting with Grinnell Alumni: Virtual Meetups & MentorGrinnellShare This: Share Connecting with Grinnell Alumni: Virtual Meetups & MentorGrinnell on FacebookShare Connecting with Grinnell Alumni: Virtual Meetups & MentorGrinnell on LinkedInShare Connecting with Grinnell Alumni: Virtual Meetups & MentorGrinnell on X
Eager to start building connections with Grinnell alumni?  Learn more about Student-Alum Virtual Meetups and MentorGrinnell as two ways to …

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How to Find Grinnell Alums on LinkedInShare This: Share How to Find Grinnell Alums on LinkedIn on FacebookShare How to Find Grinnell Alums on LinkedIn on LinkedInShare How to Find Grinnell Alums on LinkedIn on X
Find Grinnell Alums on LinkedIn to learn more about their unique career journeys, and to explore your own potential career …

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Global Grinnell ConnectionsShare This: Share Global Grinnell Connections on FacebookShare Global Grinnell Connections on LinkedInShare Global Grinnell Connections on X
Tap into our internation alumni network, thinking of participating in internships or externships that value your global perspective. 
Did you …

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Find Regional Arts AgenciesShare This: Share Find Regional Arts Agencies on FacebookShare Find Regional Arts Agencies on LinkedInShare Find Regional Arts Agencies on X
Do you know where you’d like to work, but aren’t sure how to find opportunities in the area? Finding your …

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