A site that focuses on our generation's reasons for staying in or leaving the state.
Generation Y Michigan is a website presented by Michigan Radio that takes “a look at the reasons why young adults are or are not staying in Michigan.” It was created to supplement the on-air series by the same name, which wrapped up in December 2009. The conversation continues on the website, where essays, polls, and photographs are still being posted. (more…)
Looking for your first job can feel like the first time you attempted a new sport: there are so many rules and customs to keep in mind, and everyone but you seems to know them. That’s why some of the folks in the Career Services Network have talked to recruiters to get the dirt on what exactly you should—and shouldn’t—do during the job search, application, and acceptance process. (more…)
According to their website, Toastmasters is a “non-profit organization developing public speaking and leadership skills through practice and feedback in local clubs since 1924.” However, these skills aren’t only valuable for giving presentations in class; they are directly related to your job or internship search. (more…)
With the upcoming Government & Nonprofit Career Fair (on Thursday, February 11, from 4–7 p.m. on the 4th floor of Spartan Stadium), you may be wondering what the difference is between jobs in the corporate sector and those with nonprofits. We found this great video that should clear things up, so you can decide whether nonprofits may be a good fit for you—and prepare for what industry professionals are looking for before you meet them. (more…)
There is one story that, when I tell it in a university setting, I can see the whites around the eyes of the students. (more…)
