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The Importance of Career Networking

Published on September 14, 2022

The importance of career networking shouldn’t be discounted when you’re in the midst of a job search. Career networking should become a part of your daily work and career-related endeavors.

Your career network should be in place …

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How to Hunt For a Job Change When You’re Pressed For Time in Your Current One

Published on August 9, 2022

If you’re burnt out and betting on a job change for a breather, you’re not alone. But job hunting when you have a job isn’t for the faint of heart.

Burnout—as well as curiosity, passion and other driving forces—leave many …

By Ivy Exec

How mentors help first-generation college students get a job and succeed in professional career growth

Published on July 27, 2022

Resilient first-generation students who graduate with degrees report positive outcomes throughout their college-going years, and upon graduation, throughout their careers, according to Gallup-Poll research. As you approach graduation, continue to persevere as you search for your first job out of …

By College Recruiter

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 AlumniShare This: Share Connecting with Grinnell Alumni on FacebookShare Connecting with Grinnell Alumni on LinkedInShare Connecting with Grinnell Alumni 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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Leveraging LinkedIn: How to Use LinkedIn This SummerShare This: Share Leveraging LinkedIn: How to Use LinkedIn This Summer on FacebookShare Leveraging LinkedIn: How to Use LinkedIn This Summer on LinkedInShare Leveraging LinkedIn: How to Use LinkedIn This Summer on X
Whether you’re researching in a lab, lifeguarding by the pool, or interning at your local public library, don’t neglect networking …

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Elevate Your Professional Image with the Iris Photo BoothShare This: Share Elevate Your Professional Image with the Iris Photo Booth on FacebookShare Elevate Your Professional Image with the Iris Photo Booth on LinkedInShare Elevate Your Professional Image with the Iris Photo Booth on X
The CLS and Office of Communication and Marketing (OCM) are thrilled to introduce the Iris Photo Booth, your go-to resource …

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Making the Most of a Mentoring RelationshipShare This: Share Making the Most of a Mentoring Relationship on FacebookShare Making the Most of a Mentoring Relationship on LinkedInShare Making the Most of a Mentoring Relationship on X
You’ve Found a Mentor and They’ve Said “Yes.” Now What?

Both mentor and mentee should discuss the guidelines of their …

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