New Year’s Resolutions!

As we transition from 2025 to 2026, you may have already begun to list some New Year’s Resolutions for yourself. Maybe you want to pick up that book you’ve been meaning to read, make a new workout schedule, learn how to bake, or pick up a new hobby. Whatever your own personal goals may …

By Samuel Arruda
Samuel Arruda Career & Life Design Advisor
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Winter Break Plans

Finally we are edging toward Winter Break!   For many of us – students, faculty and staff – these Breaks may give us a little breathing room to slow down and relax, eat well, and refresh.  Even if you are working part or full-time during the Break – like I did …

By Carol Crosby
Carol Crosby Associate Director, Life Design @BSU
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From hello to hired: Capital One recruiters share how to network with confidence

If the thought of networking and meeting new people feels daunting, you’re not alone. Three Capital One Students & Grads recruiters share real-world ways to create lasting connections and find the best fit, from your campus career fair to your …

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Job Search Tips and Advantages for December Grads

While May is traditionally known as “graduation season”, plenty of students complete their degrees in December each year. This comes with unique advantages in the job market. If you are one of the many December grads entering into the professional workforce this …

By Nicole Precourt
Nicole Precourt Career Advisor
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Beyond salary: What other financial factors should early-career candidates consider?

When you are early in your career, it is easy to fixate on the base salary. I get it. That number is front and center, and it feels like the clearest way to compare one job to another. But real …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Using AI for Options for Gaining Skills

By now you probably know the following about AI: 

And I am going to add one more bit of knowledge: 

So – now that we have covered all of that, I am going to share one great way to utilize AI – for skill-building.   I know many of you reading …

By Carol Crosby
Carol Crosby Associate Director, Life Design @BSU
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Cultivating Your Research Portfolio

A strong research portfolio is essential for translating a successful academic career into a graduate school or job application. Whether you’re an undergraduate or a graduate student, a well-crafted portfolio not only showcases your research but also helps open doors …

By Joshua Richards
Joshua Richards Graduate Assistant
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Stepping Up: How to Present Your Best Professional Self 

When interviewing for a job or internship, your first interaction with an employer often begins with an email or a phone conversation. From that very first point of contact, the interviewer is evaluating your professionalism. Below are tips on how …

By Tracey Gray
Tracey Gray Associate Director, Employer Engagement and Outreach
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From Field to Office: Transferable Skills for Student Athletes in the Workplace

Recent graduates who are about to enter the workforce for the first time will face many challenges. When applying for entry-level positions they may lack certain skills that potential employers are looking for, and when starting work for the first …

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4 Practical Ways to Sharpen Your Online Interview Skills Before Graduation

Getting ready for graduation is an exciting time, but it can also add extra pressure to perform at the next level, especially when it comes to interviewing for your future career. Many job interviews and opportunities are also now conducted …

By CareerShift
Job hunting & career management solutions
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Podcasts to Kickstart your Career Development

Produced with the help of ChatGPT 

Why listen to podcasts when you’re job/internship hunting or thinking about your career? 

Podcasts provide flexibility because you can listen while commuting, doing laundry, washing dishes, walking to class, exercising, or simply …

By Amy Kirkcaldy
Amy Kirkcaldy Assistant Director of Employer Engagement and Outreach
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Introducing the NEW Bear Essentials Closet   

Attention BSU Students! Are you gearing up for an internship or job interview and feeling the pressure to look your best? Look no further—our brand-new Bear Essentials Closet is here to help you shine! 

What is the Bear Essentials Closet?

By Katie Muldoon
Katie Muldoon Marketing and Program Coordinator
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