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Marissa DeGroot

How the Lessons, Skills, and Values You Develop in College (and Maybe Even High School) Prepare You for the Job Market

Posted on October 5, 2020

Put your “all” into school to transform yourself from an inexperienced teenager to a sought-after college graduate and prospective employee.

Posted in Exploring Careers, Getting Involved

Honest Career Advice for Students who Think They Need a Master Plan for Life

Posted on October 2, 2020

Expect the unexpected. Create opportunities. And don’t believe the myth of the perfect job.

Posted in Exploring Careers, Getting Involved

15 Essential Tips for College Students Preparing For Their Future Careers

Posted on September 3, 2020

Looking for ways to explore careers and build important skills? Read on for 15 tips from top business and career coaches.

Posted in Exploring Careers, Getting Involved

Here’s How the Pandemic is Reshaping Career Planning for College Students

Posted on September 1, 2020

COVID-19 has changed our world in many ways. What hasn’t changed? The importance of choosing a major that aligns with your interests and skills.

Posted in Choosing a Major, The Future of Careers

How to Compare Medicine to Other Health Careers

Posted on July 29, 2020

There are many career options in healthcare beyond medicine. Read on for advice about finding the path that’s right for you.

Posted in Exploring Careers

Four Steps to Choosing a College Major

Posted on July 28, 2020

Deciding on a major can be stressful. Here are some tips to help navigate the process.

Posted in Choosing a Major

What do you do when your internship is canceled? College students need to get creative and adapt this summer

Posted on July 7, 2020

Was your summer opportunity impacted by COVID-19? There are still plenty of ways to explore your career interests and gain experience.

Posted in Exploring Careers, Getting Involved

Instead of Finding Your Passion, Try Developing It, Stanford Scholars Say

Posted on June 18, 2020

While “find your passion” is well-intended advice, it might not be good advice.

Posted in Exploring Careers

UW System Graduates Generate Remarkable Income Growth

Posted on May 31, 2020

Graduates across all UW programs experienced a growth in earnings five years after graduation.

Posted in The Future of Careers

College Students Expect to Stay at Their First Job for 2 Years or Less

Posted on January 29, 2020

Think your first job will be your forever job? For most it’s unlikely.

Posted in Exploring Careers
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