Category: Career Advice

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What is Imposter Syndrome and How Can You Overcome It?

Imposter Syndrome is a psychological phenomenon whereby a person has serious...

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Not a professor? Not a problem: Eight Unexpected Careers in Higher Education

Working in higher education isn’t just for researchers and teachers. Higher...

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Informational Interviews Explained

The word “interview” can often send us into a panic. We...

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Making the Most of Dual Career Resources

From HERC: In a dual career couple, both partners work or are...

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Introduction to the Dual Career Services: How a dual career office may…

From HERC: In a dual career couple, both partners work or are...

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Cultivating Happiness by Building Resilience in the Academic Workplace, Part Two

Part One of this article explored the importance of the foundational...

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Cultivating Happiness by Building Resilience in the Academic Workplace: Part One

You’ve worked hard to reach your current position, but achievement in...

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Q&A: How to Apply to Federal Jobs

The "How to Apply to Federal Jobs" webinar with Smithsonian's Human...

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Returning to the higher education workforce after a hiatus

Returning to the workplace after taking time out can be a...

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How to Apply to Federal Jobs: Webinar

The federal job application process can be daunting, as you navigate...