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Some of the characteristics of a successful job search are very similar to launching a successful new business or venture. Both require taking initiative and being proactive, finding ways to stand out and differentiate yourself, and being resilient and adaptable if your first plan doesn’t come together. Your job search is a “contact sport” where making professional connections will help you through every step of the process.

Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program

Published on November 30, 2022

Applications for the University of California Santa Cruz Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program (conservationscholars.ucsc.edu) are available today through January 27th.    

Each March we select 20 early-undergraduate Scholars from around the country to participate in a two-year conservation mentorship program, with …

By Anthony Arcieri
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4 Tips for Searching for Companies that Focus on Diversity and Inclusion

Published on November 21, 2022

Everyone’s heard the phrase “diversity and inclusion” (“D&I” for short), but what does it really mean? Why is it so important? And how do you find companies that prioritize it?

In honor of Black History Month, below are the answers to …

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Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile: Notes from a Recruiter

Published on November 9, 2022

*This post is adapted from “Recruiter Shares How She Finds And Evaluates Job Candidates On LinkedIn” by Robin Ryan, originally posted on Forbes.com on 11/1/2022.

Wonder how you might get discovered on LinkedIn? Curious about when a recruiter finds your …

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