Career Launching

First Day of Internship Overview: What to Do as a Brand-New Intern

It is important to recognize that just after you secure an internship, the hard work is far from over — you must fulfill the agreement of the internship successfully. You may be required to complete an internship for your major or hope to get a job out of the...

What to Do at a Career Fair to Get an Interview

You may have seen fliers around campus promoting the latest career fair or heard the nice person in the career services office at your college or university say, "Do not forget to attend the career fair next week!" But how do career fairs work, exactly? What is a...

Entering the Workforce: 15 Tips and 5 Steps for Launching Your Career After College

It is an honor to have Dr. Mary Lucal, Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, co-write this blog with me. Dr. Lucal possesses over twenty years of human resources experience at Harvard University and the...

19 Tips to Streamline the Job Searching Process

Job searching is no longer a do-it-yourself project — you cannot send out one résumé and expect to get hired. The job search now involves working through hundreds of online postings, navigating numerous applicant tracking systems, and knowledge of artificial...
How to Land an Internship in 12 Steps

How to Land an Internship in 12 Steps

Even though it is a big and exciting step into the professional work world, learning how to land an internship may seem overwhelming and intimidating. (Yes, even to the most accomplished college student.) At Campus to Career Crossroads, we successfully assist college...

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Why Your LinkedIn Profile Matters More Than Ever

Why Your LinkedIn Profile Matters More Than Ever

Is your LinkedIn profile a professional liability? When was the last time it was updated? As unemployment rates are soaring each week due to the COVID-19 pandemic, having a strong LinkedIn presence, knowledge of the platform, and an ability to network online is more...

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The Community Building Aspect of Networking

The Community Building Aspect of Networking

“Networking is not about just connecting people. It’s about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with opportunities.” ― Michele Jennae Often lost in our competitive and individualistic work culture is the fact that it takes a village to have a...

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Professional Association Perks

Professional Association Perks

One constant throughout my career has been involvement in gold standard professional associations. I was fortunate early in my profession to become involved in a state level professional education association. I attended a few meetings and conferences and became...

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