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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…
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Oh, the Places Students Will Go!
7 April 2022“Congratulations!Today is your day.You’re off to Great Places!You’re off and away!”(Excerpt from “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” by Dr. Seuss) The first supervisor I had as a higher education professional…
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Career exploration: A Just-in-Time endeavor?
24 March 2022When you hear the phrase “just-in-time,” what do you imagine? Maybe you think about maximizing efficiency, reducing wasted time, and doing things right before the deadline. We can apply this…
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Interviewing
8 March 2022Many students will be interviewing for opportunities in the coming weeks. Both on-campus and summer positions will use interviews to inform the selection process. Interviews can range from: Recorded, where…
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Curating Partnerships for Meaningful Experiences
18 February 2022In addition to supporting your student’s career success from a developmental perspective, the Career Center also curates experiential learning opportunities for students. We selectively partner with organizations to offer meaningful…
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Preparing Students for Recruiting Activities
7 February 2022At the Career Center, we are in the business of helping them tell these stories in ways that are compelling to prospective employers and graduate schools, as well as authentic reflections of who they are as early-career professionals. This is the heart of what it means to be “ready to recruit.”
