Why You Still Need LinkedIn & 3 Steps to Get Started

LinkedIn gets a lot of hate, and much of it is well deserved. But it is still an excellent tool to level up your career. In this episode, I break down why LinkedIn is still an extremely powerful tool for …

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Building a Business When You Have a Disability: A Real-World Start Guide

Starting a business is never easy — but for entrepreneurs with disabilities, it can be both a bold act of independence and a strategy for long-term empowerment. It’s about precision, creativity, and systems thinking — running a venture on your own terms. …

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Ask5: Job Search in the AI Era: Dos, Don’ts, and Digital Dangers with Arianna Greene and Nicole LaMora Lenihan

View Ask5: Job Search in the AI Era: Dos, Don’ts, and Digital Dangers with Arianna Greene and Nicole LaMora Lenihan

Artificial intelligence is changing how we hire—but it’s also creating new ethical challenges and risks. In this Ask5 segment, Arianna …

By Anita DeCianni-Brown, '12 & '15
Anita DeCianni-Brown, '12 & '15 Director, Career & Experiential Learning Services
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Successful Women Ask Themselves These 5 Questions to Make Sure Their Work Aligns With Their Goals

It’s amazing how many successful leaders I coach who confess that they are at a crossroads. They had a goal and started down the path. Then, somewhere along the way, something went awry. They took a detour and now they’re …

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Personal Branding for Women: How to Build Your Career Identity

Nowadays, more than ever, women professionals must build and maintain a strong personal brand. We’re talking about how the public views you – your image, story, skills, and experience, essentially, your value and authority in the workplace. Neglecting to pay attention …

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Business Statistics

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Leadership Communication

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Intercultural Communication

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Master of Arts in Public History (MAPH)

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Master of Science in Cybersecurity

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Master of Arts in Community and Economic Development

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Master of Public Administration (MPA)

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Technology and Data Careers in Government

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Developing Your Professional Image in a New Job

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Digital Media Foundations

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Information Literacy

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Problem-Solving Techniques

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Florent Groberg on Finding Your Purpose after Active Duty

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Getting Your Ideas Approved

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Simplifying Business Processes

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Critical Thinking

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Critical thinking is the ability to think reflectively and independently in order to make thoughtful decisions. By focusing on root-cause…

Setting Team and Employee Goals Using SMART Methodology

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Learning from Failure

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Translating Your Military Skills to Civilian Workplace

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