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Managing Offers

Published on September 14, 2023

Below are some resources for managing offers, including details for the MCS Managing Offers Webinar next week. Review this message for guidance regardless of whether you anticipate receiving an offer in the short term. 

By Recruiting / Employer Engagement Team
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How to Overcome the Fear of Entrepreneurship with Jhenai Chandler – The First-Gen Lounge Ep. 183

Published on August 30, 2023

Did you know that most entrepreneurs are scared? They are scared of failing. They are scared of losing customers. They are scared that their friends were right — this was a ridiculous idea. And as intriguing as this may sound, some …

By The First-Gen Lounge
The first and #1 show in the world for first-generation scholars and professionals. A safe space and go-to resource for empowerment while navigating this thing called life.
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6 Tips for Attending a Career Fair

Published on August 24, 2023

Below are the top MCS tips for attending career fairs: 

Explore which organizations will be attending by logging into Crimson Careers > Events > Type=”Career Fairs & Expos.” Search and filter on things like who is looking for Master’s students …

By Deb Carroll
Deb Carroll Director, Employer Engagement and Operations
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