Employer Spotlight: Northwestern Mutual – Eastern PA

For over 160 years, Northwestern Mutual has helped clients spend their lives living through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. Northwestern Mutual values an inclusive and belonging environment where everyone’s different viewpoints bring new successes!

Why join Northwestern Mutual:

This employer …

By Alice Song
Alice Song Career Counselor
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How to Ask a Professor for a Letter of Recommendation (With Samples!)

Not sure how to ask a professor for a letter of recommendation? It might seem intimidating at first, but with the right approach, it doesn’t have to be. Providing all the necessary details—such as your resume, the deadline, and information …

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Arcadia’s 3rd Annual Professional Pathways Picnic 🙌

Wednesday, September 25, 4-6 pm, The Commons – Great Room

Connect with 26 organizations in The Commons Great room from 4 – 6 PM on Sep. 25th! Recruiters will be eager to share information with Arcadia students about both internships …

By Alice Song
Alice Song Career Counselor
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How to Break Into Investment Banking–What to Do From Freshman to Senior Year

To get into the highly competitive field of investment banking nowadays, you have to start preparing very early in your collegiate career. It can be difficult to know what you should be doing and when. Recruiting for internships and full-time …

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Veterinarian Statistics – For All Animal-Related Career Enthusiasts

This article was originally written by Alexander Laybourne and was published on World Animal Foundation.

When I was younger, I wanted to be a vet. I remember watching All Creatures Great and Small on TV, and I was in love …

By Alice Song
Alice Song Career Counselor
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Ten Tips for College Students to Build Career Readiness Over Summer

This article was originally published on LinkedIn.

 Summer has arrived for many college students… 

The lull in class assignments makes summer a great time for students to cultivate connections and prepare for life after college. Senior Director of Career …

By Alice Song
Alice Song Career Counselor
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5 Achievable Career Search Goals for Spring 2024

Happy Spring semester, Knights! Career planning can be daunting, but here are 5 attainable goals to help jump-start your career in the spring semester.

1. Attend Career Events

Two major career fairs are hosted during the Spring semester: the Internship …

By Alice Song
Alice Song Career Counselor
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What Is an Internship (and Why Should I Do One)?

This article was originally written by Zoe Kaplan and was published on Forage.

There’s a buzz around internships for good reason. Internships boost your chances of getting hired, build job skills, and show you what you might want (or not …

By Alice Song
Alice Song Career Counselor
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Interviewing for a Remote Job? Here’s What You Need to Know

Telecommuting, remote jobs, work-from-home positions … whatever you call them, you may have applied for an offsite position at some point during your job search. While the perks of a remote job may be obvious—no commute, flexible schedule, fewer co-worker …

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5 signs that your résumé is boring

This article was originally written by STEPHANIE VOZZA and published on Fast Company.

Lackluster résumés can lead to fewer interview opportunities. Here’s how to avoid this problem.

Résumés are fairly cut-and-dry documents. Following the traditional template helps you convey your …

By Marissa Deitch
Marissa Deitch Executive Director
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