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From the Classroom to the Workplace: Recent Alum Shares Job-hunting Tips

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  • Post published:March 31, 2022
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By Audrey Kelly With graduation on the horizon, most students’ thoughts turn to the dreaded job search. How do you find a job? How do you gain relevant experience? Luckily…

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Exclamation Points in Emails: How Many Are Too Many?

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  • Post published:March 1, 2022
  • Post category:Professional Writing/Virtual Work/Writing
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By Genevieve Balivet I once heard that if a sentence uses an exclamation point, then that sentence isn’t strong enough on its own. And yet we use exclamation points all…

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How to Conquer Your Email Writing Anxiety

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  • Post published:October 29, 2021
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By Genevieve Balivet Isn’t it strange that no one talks about how nerve-wracking writing an email is? With any email I’ve ever written, doubts and questions have floated through my…

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Beyond the Classroom: Professional Development and Campus Resources

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  • Post published:March 23, 2021
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By Elaina Smith Throughout our college experience, we are often reminded of the important roles that networking, gaining experience, and building a portfolio play in our journeys to finding a…

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Are Business Cards a Thing of the Past?

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  • Post published:February 23, 2021
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By Jessica Barnard Business cards have often been hailed as fast, efficient ways of networking. However, many people are beginning to wonder if business cards are a thing of the…

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What makes you a Professional Writer?

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  • Post published:February 6, 2021
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By Olivia Trappen When someone writes, it makes them a writer. But at what point do they become a professional writer? Does a writer earn the term “professional” after passing…

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