By: Alexis M Peters ‘20

Before this week, I had never been to a career fair, I had never visited the career center, and I wasn’t doing internships that were even remotely related to my major or career interests. Oh. And I’m a first-semester junior. Watching my friends look for internships and jobs to boost their resume made me happy for them, but also a little scared for myself. Was I behind? Did I need to be networking my butt off in the way all my friends were?

By: Joy Ofodu ‘18

If you’re new to writing effective cover letters, know that you’re not alone! Like a perfect cake, it can be tough to discern what should go inside. If you’ve been wondering about the recipe, wonder no longer! Here’s the structure I’ve used to land 11 professional roles over the last 5 years:

By: Emily Young MA ‘16

In last week’s Work On It Wednesday, I shared some tips to improve your resume. This week we are bringing it all together with: The Cover Letter.

By: Emily Young MA ‘16

I am a huge believer in the power of two very important words: “thank you”—you can’t say them enough. In building your career path, it is important to be gracious about all the opportunities you receive and acknowledge them. Mentors, job interviewers, informational interviewees, professors, friends, family etc., they all deserve thank-you letters.