Staying on the Job: How to Answer End-of-Year Performance Review Questions

End-of-year performance reviews are essential for career growth. They help you and your bosses identify achieved goals and the areas you need to work on to be a better employee.

Unfortunately, the process can be dreadful and sometimes intimidating. You …

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Application Now Open for 2024 Nemours Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Application is now open for the NSURP, a 10-week, full-time program that offers opportunities consisting of laboratory-based, translational, and clinical biomedical research projects! Four locations are available: 

Program information:

Dates: May 28 – August 2, 2024

During the program, Nemours …

By Alice Song
Alice Song Career Counselor
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Best job boards for female students who are searching for internships

Embarking on a professional journey often begins with the critical step of securing the right internship. For women entering the workforce, this is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and cultivate essential industry connections. The key to unlocking these …

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Search Jobs/Internships by Application Deadlines on Career Launchpad

Did you know that you can now sort positions by expiration dates on Career Launchpad? This new feature will help strategize your job/internship applications without missing application deadlines. Follow the steps below and start exploring!

1. Open the “Job & …

By Alice Song
Alice Song Career Counselor
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3 Ways to Participate in Career Development Month

Did you know that November is National Career Development Month? This month-long campaign emphasizes the significance of career development and planning. It was established to address the need for comprehensive career guidance and to encourage lifelong learning, career exploration, and …

By Alice Song
Alice Song Career Counselor
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8 strategies for students and recent grads to stand out when applying to jobs

In a highly competitive job market, standing out is crucial. We asked eight professionals, including a Chief Human Resources Officer and a Head of Growth, to share their unique strategies. From harnessing the power of cover letters to telling a …

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Positioning Yourself for a Promotion: A Fresh Approach to Resume Updates

When the opportunity for an internal promotion arises, the path to success may seem familiar, yet it requires a unique approach.

Unlike crafting a resume for an external job hunt, where you present your achievements to an unfamiliar audience, an …

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When to Apply for Fall Internships: A Timeline

Fall internships — while not as popular as their summer counterparts — are a great way to get practical work experience, build job skills, network, and learn what career you’re interested in. Their lesser popularity can actually benefit you if you’re looking …

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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 …

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Marissa Deitch Executive Director
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5 Signs You May Need to Take Mental Health Leave

The question of whether to take a mental health leave from work is very complex, and the particulars can vary from person to person. We recently spoke about the different types of mental health leave that are available to you, …

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