Prospective Students

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Find Careers Available for Students with Special Needs

Finding careers available for students with special needs is a great first step to determining a career path. The trick is finding a niche for the student that uses his or her skills and strengths. Many resources are available to …

By Alex Ball
Alex Ball Pre-Law & Social Sciences Career Consultant
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7 of the Best Apps for People with Disabilities

We all have our challenges in life – physical, mental and emotional. Some are bigger, some are smaller, and some need more assistance than others to overcome. These seven apps use modern technology to enrich the lives of people with …

By Alex Ball
Alex Ball Pre-Law & Social Sciences Career Consultant
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Four Resources for Students with Disabilities Transitioning from School to Work

Congratulations to this year’s high school, vocational/technical school and college graduates! Earning your degree or certificate is a great achievement and you should be very proud of your hard work!

Now that you have reached this milestone, you may be …

By Alex Ball
Alex Ball Pre-Law & Social Sciences Career Consultant
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20 Tips to Make Your Resume Stand Out

For every resume in existence, it seems there are 100 articles, webinars, seminars, and blog posts about how to improve your resume.

Here, I’ve distilled down 20 of the best tips I’ve found for a stand out resume in the 

By Alex Ball
Alex Ball Pre-Law & Social Sciences Career Consultant
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8 Skills Military Veterans Bring to the Workplace

Veterans add incredible value to the workplace. A former member of the armed forces has a unique and powerful skillset that can greatly benefit any company they work for—and we’ve seen it in action at MetLife.

Here are eight skills veterans …

By Alex Ball
Alex Ball Pre-Law & Social Sciences Career Consultant
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