From Military to Civilian Careers: Expert Tips for Veterans Navigating the Job Market

We spoke with Tara Carlidge, Recruiting Manager at Citi and former Personnel Officer in the U.S. Army, to ask her about what most companies think about translating seniority level for veterans to the corporate/civilian world. Here’s what we learned.

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10 best career options for Native American college students

10 best career options for Native American college students was originally published on College Recruiter (May, 2023)

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Despite all the progress we’ve made as a society, disparities, and inequalities continue to exist, and educational opportunities …

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8 Resume Tips for Ex-Offenders

Some employers stand fully behind their decision to reject ex-offenders early in the review process, and there’s not much you can do to combat deeply ingrained employer bias. But there’s a fine line between a job search being difficult and impossible. If you’ve repaid your debt to society, you deserve a chance to navigate the job market and start rebuilding your life and your career.

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How to Reach Out to Potential Mentors and Foster That Relationship

Mentorship can be one of the most valuable resources during your college years and beyond. A strong mentor-mentee relationship can guide you through academic challenges, career planning, and personal growth. But how do you get started? How do you approach someone who has the expertise you admire and the experience you need? In support of the new diversity directory going out, this article, we will walk through how to reach out to potential mentors and provide tips for fostering a meaningful relationship.

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How to Craft a Competitive Resume for Your Graduate School Application

One asset most prospective students are asked for is a graduate school resume. Sure, it sounds familiar — essentially anyone who has applied to a job has had to write a resume — but what exactly should it include? And how do you make sure it conveys you’re a great candidate for the program?

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Q&A: Internship and Career Prep Advice for Students of Color

There’s an unfortunate history (and continued issue) in the US of people of color getting passed over for jobs or promotions in the workplace simply because of the color of their skin. And thousands of people across the country face another disturbing issue that happens much too often: workplace discrimination.

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How to Navigate Barriers When Applying for Jobs as a Person with a Disability

Over 7.6 million people with disabilities are now employed, but the unemployment gap persists. We’ve highlighted challenges and tips for job seekers with disabilities.

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Practical Advice for Transgender and Nonbinary Folks Navigating the Job Search

The job search is challenging for anyone, requiring careful company selection, application submission, reference outreach, social media cleanup, and interview prep. Transgender and nonbinary individuals face all of this with added concerns about perception, evaluation, and treatment.

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Student Employee Spotlight – November

Erik

Erik is a senior Viticulture major working in the Department of Viticulture for the past 4 months. During these few months, he has gained several skills such as knowledge of irrigation systems, harvesting wine & table grapes, and operating …

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Micaela Trujillo Marketing & Communications Student Assistant
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5 Easy Ways the Hispanic/Latinx Community Can Market Their Bilingual Skills to Land Any Job They Want

As the employment landscape continues to evolve, bilingual workers have never been in a better place and better time to take advantage of their multi-language skills. Here are some tips on how to market them.

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