Seniors….fall semester is flying by and graduation will be here before you know it! Here is Part 4 in our series about what you can do each year at NAU to prepare yourself for your career. Be sure to take a look at our Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Career Journey posts to read our advice leading up to this last year. Read more
Inspiration
Get Excited for DEI! – Guest Post by Laurah
Delta Epsilon Iota Welcome Back Party
featuring a concert by Elevation!
As a Career Advisor, I love hearing stories about how professionals ended up in their chosen fields.
I recently met a woman who majored in biology, married her college sweetheart, and five years later is managing her mother-in-law’s independent bookstore on a small… Read more
Emily’s Tips for Self Reflection
Hello! My name is Emily and I am the Team Lead for Career Services at the Gateway Student Success Center. I’m new to NAU, to Flagstaff, and to working at a university, and I’m really excited for the new year. I will be guest blogging from time to time about career, but today I’m here to talk about YOU!
Not long before classes started, a friend forwarded me an article about “Why College Students Need to Self-Reflect” (published in Forbes,… Read more
(curiosity + engagement) x time = PASSION
I was browsing the Brazen Careerist when I found this awesome article…
http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2013/01/31/the-ultimate-secret-to-discovering-your-passion/
This sounds really corny, but it spoke to me. I’ve always been a big supporter of finding a “passion” and I like how this article talks about how you don’t necessarily need to be “born” to love something. It also talks about how passion isn’t necessarily innate – Cal Newport (author) says to “pick an interest and roll with it.” There’s even an equation given to find passion.… Read more
Find Out What You Love To Do … by volunteering!
Career Exploration. When it comes down to it, college students either have a path set out and know what they want to do, or they’re completely lost. For those who are lost…I have an answer for you: volunteering.
Not only is volunteering good for self fulfillment and giving back to the community, but there are many benefits career-wise. By trying out different volunteer positions with different organizations or companies, you can determine what you like and don’t like. Who knows…you… Read more
Have we mentioned that Career Services has a Pinterest…
Have we mentioned that Career Services has a Pinterest? Well we do. With Degree Exploration Day coming up this Wednesday (at the HLC), it’s good to gain self-awareness and really figure out what floats your boat. And by float your boat, I mean your strengths, weaknesses, and possible career paths!
Check out our “Self-Awareness” Pinterest board (guys, don’t be afraid – and girls, you’ll love this).