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Career Guide Stories 2021

Internships in & out of office
Career Guide

Internships in & out of office

  • Jade Morrow, Sports Reporter
  • Updated Feb 5, 2021
  • Comments

COVID-19 continues to have an impact on the globe physically, mentally and financially. For college students, things have taken a remote turn. Internships, specifically, are now differentiated with the pandemic in the equation. 

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Career Center helps students plan for their futures
Career Guide

Career Center helps students plan for their futures

  • Afton Harper, Breaking News Reporter
  • Updated Feb 3, 2021
  • Comments

Skills and experience can be hard to illustrate to an employer. Job candidates are expected to accurately represent their life experiences in just a few pages of a resume and cover letter.

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2021 professional wear
Career Guide

2021 professional wear

  • Greta Cross, Editor-in-Chief
  • Updated Feb 1, 2021
  • Comments

Jobs and internships have looked different over the last year. Perhaps you worked a remote internship or Zoomed into weekly meetings rather than going into an office. Just because you’re working from home doesn’t mean you shouldn’t look and feel good about yourself. Check out these fashion t…

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A 3.5”x 2” cardboard rectangle may still be one of the most effective means for young people to market themselves
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A 3.5”x 2” cardboard rectangle may still be one of the most effective means for young people to market themselves

  • Diana Dudenhoeffer, Digital Editor
  • Updated Feb 1, 2021
  • Comments

“Here’s my card.”

Writing a resume without paying for a middleman
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Writing a resume without paying for a middleman

  • Britney Huish, Academia & Campus Clubs/Activities Reporter
  • Updated Feb 1, 2021
  • Comments

When applying for a job, internship or promotion, having a resume is crucial to the interview process.

An online presence is key to getting a job in the 21st century
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An online presence is key to getting a job in the 21st century

  • Desiree Nixon, News Editor
  • Updated Feb 1, 2021
  • Comments

When applying for a job, most require a resume and cover letter. However, in today’s ever-changing world, it is important to attain an online or e-portfolio as well. 

Follow your dream or land a career with the highest pay?
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Follow your dream or land a career with the highest pay?

  • Lillian Durr, Columnist & Lauren Johns, Music Critic
  • Updated Aug 27, 2021
  • Comments

Durr: Passion over income: Why I chose my dream

Making the most out of LinkedIn
Career Guide

Making the most out of LinkedIn

  • Blake Haynes, Columnist
  • Updated Feb 1, 2021
  • Comments

LinkedIn is a career and professional social media platform. The site is designed to help users network, share work, find jobs and ultimately succeed. 

Interviewing in the digital world
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Interviewing in the digital world

  • Tinsley Merriman, MSU Admin Reporter
  • Updated Feb 1, 2021
  • Comments

Pre-COVID-19, interviews were done in person or by phone call. While these methods still exist, the 21st century has offered another option in the form of virtual interviews.

Freelance gigs can provide flexibility at the cost of stability
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Freelance gigs can provide flexibility at the cost of stability

  • Reginald Lee JR, Sports Reporter
  • Updated Feb 1, 2021
  • Comments

Before the social media boom of the mid 2000s, the working model for media professionals was dressing in business casual attire inside a busy corporate building. In 2021, freelancing is well-established as a legitimate alternative. Platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube have given…

Negotiating salaries for young professionals
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Negotiating salaries for young professionals

  • Jack McGee, SGA Reporter
  • Updated Feb 1, 2021
  • Comments

The art of negotiation, especially with an employer, is an important ability to find a mutual agreement that meets the employee and the organization’s needs. 

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