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Plan the work, work the plan
27 March 2023As the month of March heralds the official arrival of the Spring season (despite the presence of large snow banks on my front yard), one cannot help but feel like…
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Finding a summer internship
6 March 2023Internships are valuable for students because they allow them to explore industries, obtain experiences, hone their skills, and make connections. These experiences help students to create a stronger résumé and…
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Creating warm career connections
21 February 2023After tracking thousands of people over the course of 85 years, the Harvard Study of Adult Development has found the factor that correlates with good living: good relationships. Our work…
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Supporting early career engagement at Carleton
7 February 2023Recognizing that sophomore year is about navigating big decisions – major declaration, searching and solidifying summer plans, career exploration, and more – the Career Center is excited to be rolling…
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Internship Opportunities for Carls
1 February 2023Internships provide Carls the opportunity to see and feel their liberal arts skills in action, acquire new professional skills, and build networks upon which their ideas and aspirations can come…
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How do you help your student create change within a system?
24 January 2023Change is a constant that we can rely on, especially in our world today. As Carls enter the workforce, it is important that they know how they can influence change…
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Above all, what do Carls want to do when they graduate?
3 January 2023In my experience, the most common response is that they want to make a difference. As Carls depart Northfield with their diplomas in hand, the surest way for them to…
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The Carleton Career Center is connecting current students and recent graduates to career opportunities in the high-demand HR technology field with a new collaboration with a St. Paul-based consulting firm.
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Winter Break Career Exploration
25 October 2022With the fall term ending soon, many students (and their families) are wondering what to do over the long break. While more than 200 students will be participating in a…
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Learning and Exploration through Externships
9 May 2022A simple search of the word “externship” produces many results, often comparing and contrasting externships and internships. While the two are similar, there are some key differences outlined in many…