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Eric Otoo ’01, CLS Expert-in-Residence, September 27–30

Published on September 20, 2022

Eric Otoo ’01, CLS Expert-in-Residence, September 27–30

Mr. Otoo is available for individual appointments with students during his stay as an Expert-in-Residence at the Center for Careers, Life, and Service (CLS). He is willing to speak with students about careers …

By Robin Bourjaily

The Importance of Career Networking

Published on September 14, 2022

BY ALISON DOYLE

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

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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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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Local Artists at Mainframe in Des MoinesShare This: Share Local Artists at Mainframe in Des Moines on FacebookShare Local Artists at Mainframe in Des Moines on LinkedInShare Local Artists at Mainframe in Des Moines on X
Want to expand your network? Looking to cold call a local artist, maker, designer, arts-nonprofit manager or other creative? Our …

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