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Turn Career Setbacks Into Success

When we start new career journeys, we can be so focused on success. But the road to success is not often linear. As we find our way forward, the path can be filled with setbacks. It can be “make it …

By Erin Wheeler
Erin Wheeler Senior Career Consultant
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Personal Statement: Top 10 Rules and Pitfalls

From Top 10 Rules and Pitfalls // Purdue Writing Lab
Personal Statement: Top 10 Rules and Pitfalls
WRITING THE PERSONAL STATEMENT: TOP 10 RULES
Strive for depth rather than breadth. Narrow focus to one or two key themes, ideas or experiences

By Mark Alan Stewart
Mark Alan Stewart
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Finding Your Purpose: The Importance of Understanding Your Values

When exploring careers, many consider whether an occupation will be personally fulfilling to them or not. This personal fulfillment can come in many different forms. For example, some folks are most satisfied by helping others, while others find joy in …

By Holly Schultz
Holly Schultz
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Career Paths for Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Graduates

Sociology, the study of human relationships and social behavior, examines the intricate patterns and relationships that manifest between individuals, groups, and institutions. Students pursuing a bachelor of arts degree in sociology examine social interactions scientifically and analytically in institutions like religion, family, …

By Erin Wheeler
Erin Wheeler Senior Career Consultant
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Why Consider a Career in Local Government?

As a whole generation of baby boomers begins to retire, we in local government are searching for energetic learning-oriented younger workers and talented second- or third-career older workers. Public service is a wonderfully fulfilling career for a number of reasons:

By Erin Wheeler
Erin Wheeler Senior Career Consultant
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