Tag: Professional Development

Key Takeaways and Advice from My Internship

By azhu1 | August 2, 2020

As my summer internship is coming to an end, I would like to reflect on my new experiences. I accomplished so much at my internship and hope to apply these skills and experiences in the future.  Even if you’re not “learning,” you are. At the beginning of my internship, I believed that I wasn’t learning…

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ALPFA National Convention 2019

By Peer Career Ambassadors | October 7, 2019

This blog was written by Peer Career Ambassador, Julian Parra ’20. From August 3rd to August 6th, I had the opportunity to participate in the 2019 ALPFA Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. At a high level, this weekend was filled with workshops about topics like wealth creation, professional development, and Latino representation in the workforce. Over…

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3 Ways To Leverage LinkedIn During Your Internship

By Ana Maharjan | August 1, 2019

Updating your LinkedIn can be a daunting task, however, it is best to do so during the summer when you are interning for a company as you will have more content to consistently post about. Here are my top three tips for leveraging your LinkedIn profile during the summer: Connect with  members within your company:…

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5 Tips on How to Make the Most Out of your Internship (For Real)

By Rafael Seiji Matsumura de Oliveira | July 16, 2019

Taking an internship is the rite of passage for all undergraduate students into the professional world. It’s the moment when we can supplement and put our studies into practice, learn new techniques, build our networks, and earn valuable insights from renowned professionals. Having a good performance as a trainee can help you be successful, at…

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Setting Professional Boundaries Early On

By Alexandra Guillot | June 29, 2018

This post marks the first full month I’ve spent at MainStreet Hammonton, and I’m learning so many lessons every day. I’ve done a lot thus far, such as event planning for a local festival, brand management, and data entry. Every day is different, and I’m not quite sure what to expect when I go in…

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How To Turn Your Twitter Profile Into A Professional Platform ( 7 Steps)

By Leandra Grinage | May 16, 2014

1. Follow companies that you admire and want to learn more about. Its is also a good idea to follow  political and professional leaders whom you respect. i.e @mcuban, @PWC_US_Careers 2. Cater a good majority of your tweets towards your professional interests. This means sharing news articles and interesting blogs posts that you have read and also tweeting about…

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