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Teresa Nelson and the Magic Formula

Posted on October 1, 2025

In their mission to support students who are figuring out their future, career advisors at the Career Exploration Center (CEC) often share what they call the “magic formula” for discovering career goals: academics + real-world …

Posted in Choosing a Major, Exploring Careers

How Kate VanderLoop Found Her Path — And a Major She’d Never Heard Of

Posted on July 22, 2025

When Kate VanderLoop began her first year as a pre-business student last fall, she, like many students, had questions about her future. She knew she wanted a dynamic, people-centered career, but wasn’t sure what that …

Posted in Choosing a Major, Exploring CareersTagged badgers explore

Gen Zers Don’t Have to Get a New Job to Find Meaning and Purpose at Work

Posted on December 8, 2022

Mattering at work is one of the five essential pillars for wellness in the workplace. Here are some tips to help you find and create meaningful work experiences, as well as advice on what to …

Posted in Exploring Careers, The Future of Careers

4 Important Tips for Using Social Media for Job Hunts

Posted on November 28, 2022

Social media isn’t just for keeping up with friends and watching funny videos. It can also help you find new opportunities and impress future employers! Check out this article to learn about strategies you can …

Posted in Exploring Careers, Getting Involved

The Importance of Networking in College – Plus 7 Tips for Success

Posted on May 23, 2022

College is THE time to start building your professional network, even if you’re not sure what you’re going to do after you graduate. But where do you begin? No need to feel intimidated — even …

Posted in Exploring Careers

Podcast: What Do People Do All Day?

Posted on March 30, 2022

What Do People Do All Day? is a podcast for college students and recent graduates who are figuring out what they want to do professionally. Host Sara Seymour, a 2018 Yale graduate, conducts interviews with …

Posted in Exploring Careers, Getting Involved

Honest career advice for college students who think they need a master plan for life

Posted on March 7, 2022

When will you figure it all out? Never, according to this author, although that’s a positive thing! Your life and career will unfold in ways you never predicted. Stay open to chance opportunities, gather experiences …

Posted in Choosing a Major, Exploring Careers

50 Best Jobs in America for 2022

Posted on February 9, 2022

Glassdoor’s 50 Best Jobs in America for 2022: the internet is full of lists like this that claim certain jobs are better than others. You might be tempted to rely on these resources when deciding …

Posted in Exploring Careers, The Future of Careers

It’s okay to not be passionate about your job

Posted on February 1, 2022

Being passionate about your work is a good thing, right? You might be surprised to learn that there are downsides to prioritizing passion above all else, including exploitation and inequality in the workplace. Check out …

Posted in Exploring Careers

TikTok resumes and Instagram portfolios: How college students are using social media to find jobs

Posted on November 14, 2021

Love spending time on social media? Find out how you can leverage your online presence to develop a strong personal brand and discover exciting opportunities you might otherwise miss.

Posted in Exploring Careers
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