H-1B Back-Up Options For International Students

The most common work visa in the U.S. is the H-1B visa. However, the H-1B lottery is highly competitive, and there is no guarantee that international students will be able to stay in the U.S. for work. As you explore …

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Celebrating the 2025 Professional Pathways Program Cohort: An Evening of Reflection, Connection, and Inspiration 

On Wednesday, August 6th, the Emmanuel College McCafferty Career Center hosted its Certificate Dinner Reception to celebrate the conclusion of the 2025 Professional Pathways Program.  

Liz Deren, Director of Career and Professional Development in the McCafferty Career Center, offered …

By Kristen Fraser
Kristen Fraser Associate Director, Career & Professional Development
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Should I Study Abroad?

Each year, over 180,000 college students in the US take the leap to study abroad, embracing the opportunity to live and learn in another country.

While stepping into the unknown can be daunting, it often turns into a transformative journey …

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Making the Most of Your Internship: Thriving Throughout Your Experience

You’ve navigated the first week and are settling into your internship. Now is the time to actively make the most of this opportunity. It’s a chance to gain experience, network, work on projects, and get exposure to an industry.

Here’s …

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LinkedIn Power-Up – Boosting Your Visibility for Recruiters

your visibility to recruiters. LinkedIn is the largest professional networking tool online. For individuals in career transition, an updated LinkedIn profile is a must.

Your LinkedIn profile should be filled out completely. A complete profile allows you to use LinkedIn …

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More Than Just Salary: How to Evaluate a Job Offer

If you’re coming from hourly jobs or a blue-collar background, it may be easy to think your paycheck is the whole story. But guess what? It’s not. In this episode, I break down exactly what total compensation means and why …

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Aisha Myrick: Redefining Career Paths at Cummins

When Aisha Myrick talks about her career journey, ‘unexpected’ is the first word that comes to mind. From flightline electrician in the Air Force to Strategic Talent Pathways Leader at Cummins, Aisha has transformed her career using her military-driven mindset …

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Interview Ready: A Practical Guide to Interview Success

Interviews are a crucial step toward employment, but they can also be nerve-wracking! It can be challenging to anticipate exactly what questions the interviewer might ask. However, reviewing common interview questions is a great way to ensure that you are …

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The Most Honest Mid-Year Reset You’ll Ever See (No Perfect Planning Here)

Ready for a planning and reset? This one is for the real person who creates plans, forgets they’ve created them, and goes on with their year until they realize it’s almost July and they haven’t done anything they wrote down …

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Building a Winning Team – Why College Athletes Are Ideal Hires

In today’s competitive and high stress world of work, adding competent and eager high drivers to your workforce is a top priority. Having proven themselves on the courts or fields on which they participated in collegiate level sports, college athletes …

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