How to Make Pronouns “Business as Usual”

Have you ever noticed a “pronoun line” line in a colleague’s email signature and wondered why it’s there? Then this article is for you!

A “pronoun” line might be followed by “she/her,” “he/his,” “they/them,” or other designations. It indicates how …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis
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What Elite Athletes Can Teach Us About The Value of Rest

Few understand tough, physical work, commitment, and goal-oriented thinking like elite athletes. They rise early, put in dedicated hours of training, and aren’t afraid of pushing themselves in the gym, at the track, or on the court.

But it turns …

By Anne Dickinson
Anne Dickinson
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Career Services Guide to Being on the Job Search with Disability

Embrace Your Strengths

Having a disability gives you a unique perspective which can often be an advantage in the workplace. Think about the specific skills or talents your disability gives you. Here are some ideas, based on a presentation given …

By uConnect
uConnect
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What I’ve Learned First-Hand About Getting Ahead at Work With a Speech Impediment

“Did you forget your name?” someone asked me at a networking event for marketing professionals a few years ago after it took me almost a minute to say it.

“No, I stutter,” I politely replied.

“Oh my gosh. I’m so …

By Anne Dickinson
Anne Dickinson Associate Director, The College
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Practical Advice for Transgender and Nonbinary Folks Navigating the Job Search

The job search can be stressful for anyone. You have to find a company you like offering a position you’re qualified for (and will hopefully enjoy!), and then you have to submit your application, reach out to your potential references, …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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8 Steps Leaders Can Take to Make Their Workplaces More LGBTQ-Inclusive

It’s easy for corporations to hang up a rainbow flag, turn on Diana Ross, and call themselves inclusive when Pride Month comes around. But just saying you love Pride is not the same as being an ally.

According to the …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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5 Lessons I Needed to Learn About Job Searching as a Disabled Person

Once upon a time, I was a newly crowned master of journalism who used to roll out of bed mid-afternoon, brush my hair, and eat something before I settled in for my “day.” By “day” I mean I’d check in …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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Up Close and Personal with History

This is the next in a series of posts by recipients of the 2018 Career Services Summer Funding Grant. We’ve asked funding recipients to reflect on their summer experiences and talk about the industries in which they’ve been spending their …

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The Effects on Language Acquisition in Children

This is the next in a series of posts by recipients of the 2018 Career Services Summer Funding Grant. We’ve asked funding recipients to reflect on their summer experiences and talk about the industries in which they’ve been spending their …

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Prouder of Who I Am Than I Have Ever Been

This is the next in a series of posts by recipients of the 2018 Career Services Summer Funding Grant. We’ve asked funding recipients to reflect on their summer experiences and talk about the industries in which they’ve been spending their …

By Career Services
Career Services
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