“I’d love to speak another language, but…” Over the years, I’ve heard more reasons not to learn a language than I ever would have imagined. I even used to make excuses for myself, before I learned my first new language, Spanish. I’ve yet to hear (or come up with) a single good reason for not learning a… Read more »
Tag: Career Development Center
Health & Human Services: Med School Rankings: Fact or Fiction
If you’re planning to apply to medical school, you have quite a few options, so you’ll need to dedicate some time to determining which school is your best fit. Fortunately, organizations like U.S. News & World Report rank everything from real estate to educational programs. You might find what this site has to say about your schools of… Read more »
Information Technology & Data: 5 Lessons From Women in Tech That You’ll Use Your Entire Career
These days, it seems like there is always a new “it” gadget or app creating buzz. Whether it’s something that turns your house into a smart home, or an app with real-time rapid fire questions (HQ, anyone?), there is constantly something new coming out of the tech industry. So, if you want to be in… Read more »
Arts & Entertainment: 5 (Non-Artistic) Career Paths for Arts Lovers
If you have a passion for art or music (or both!), you probably know you want a creative career. But unless you’re ready to pick up a paintbrush or croon into a microphone, it can be hard to find a gig that will truly fulfill your need for that kind of creative outlet. Well, good news:… Read more »
Working Wednesday: Joseph Hunt
Joseph Hunt is a senior majoring in Finance and Sustainable Business. He also is minoring in Psychology. He is one of CDC’s very own employees, working as a Front Desk Associate. He enjoys his job and loves helping others. He tries to brighten up the waiting area “with positivity in order to make the small… Read more »
Working Wednesday: Eva Traylor
What does it look like to be sure and confident in your major, minors, and job? Eva Traylor has got it down. Eva is majoring in Human Resource Management and double minoring in Spanish and Business. She works for the CDC as one of our Career Peers and her daily activities involve talking to students… Read more »
Working Wednesday: CJ Lamborn
CJ Lamborn, a junior here at IU, is possibly one of the coolest people you’ll ever meet on campus. With a Media Major and a Fine Arts Minor, CJ is preparing to take on the world. She’s honing her teamwork, personal motivation, communication, and project management skills here at the CDC as our Graphic Designer… Read more »
Working Wednesday: Maddie Mitchell
Double majoring in Political Science and Germanic Studies while also double minoring in Kinesiology and Fitness Instruction, junior Maddie Mitchell is getting everything she can out of IU. She works at the Career Development Center as a part time receptionist, and she really enjoys it. In fact, she loves that she gets to “tal[k] to… Read more »
Working Wednesday: Catherine Fitzgerald
Senior Psychology student Catherine Fitzgerald works for the Career Development Center, as a part time receptionist. Throughout her work, she uses her communication and active listening skills. “I have to communicate with students, employers, and parents on our services,” Catherine explains. She uses her listening skills to understand their questions in order to properly answer… Read more »