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After a Setback, Gain Perspective and Insight Through Productive Grief

Most people will experience professional disappointment during their careers. At some point, something that they’ve worked toward or aspired to will fall through: Maybe a job opportunity doesn’t materialize, a promotion goes to someone else or a research paper is …

By Jess Holmes
Jess Holmes
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Explore Entrepreneurship—One Step at a Time

The Entrepreneurs website is an interactive, student-friendly platform developed by Derek Lidow and Ben Lehnert that helps you move from “I have an idea” to actually building something real. Instead of long lectures or abstract theory, it offers short, hands-on …

By Karen Chow
Karen Chow
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The Power of Weak Ties

If you think your closest academic contacts are the key to landing your next opportunity, this research suggests you might be overlooking your most valuable connections. “The Power of Weak Ties”, published by MIT News in 2022, reports on a …

By Karen Chow
Karen Chow
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Accelerate to Industry April Webinars

Curious about life beyond academia? 

The NC State Accelerate to Industry+ (A2i+) program presents Career Insights, a series of 1-hour virtual workshops designed for graduate students and postdocs exploring careers in industry, government, and non-profit sectors. Through dynamic talks and …

By Karen Chow
Karen Chow
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March 2026 Job Webinars for International Students

Log into Interstride to access upcoming webinars on job search strategy, working and living in the EU, landing a job in big tech on an H1-B, and more!

March Schedule

By Karen Chow
Karen Chow
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