“Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.” -Unknown Many students nowadays have no idea what they want to do for a job or career because there are so many different fields of work to be exposed to. One way for a student to narrow down their options is to participate in internships. Internships …
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Diversity in the Workplace
Diversity is a crucial component of any environment. We should strive to surround ourselves with individuals who are different than us, who come from different backgrounds and cultures, so that we may learn more about the array of humanity’s differences. When it comes to implementing diversity in the workplace, we can see how these important …
Where are you Christmas? Just Past Finals Week!
“May Peace be your gift at Christmas and your blessing all year through!” – Author Unknown As the Fall semester comes to a close, the Hope College community is buzzing with different emotions. There is excitement as Christmas draws near, and the looming emotion of stress is palpable …
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The Philadelphia Program – Experiential Learning at Its Finest
“A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions” – Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. If you are considering studying off-campus to gain valuable ‘real world’ experience while also earning credits towards your degree, The Philadelphia Center could be perfect program for you! Students have the opportunity to do an …
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The Best Two Years Of Your life – Join the Peace Corps
“Each one of us can make a difference. Together we make change” – Barbara Mikulski Do you have a heart for individuals in third world countries? At a loss for what to do after graduation? Consider becoming a Peace Corps Volunteer! What exactly is the Peace Corps? It is a volunteer program run by the …
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The Job Search and Networking – Where to Begin?
IF OPPORTUNITY DOESN’T KNOCK, BUILD A DOOR. —MILTON BERLE As we move into the fourth week of school, and homework lingers over our heads, the question on everyone’s mind is: “What am I going to do with my life?” and especially for seniors, the main question is: “What will I do after graduation?” Even …
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Finding Your Fit
“The expert at anything was once a beginner.” ― Helen Hayes We all know at least one person who has known what they wanted to do since the second grade. Those who, even then, had a straight forward answer to the very cliche question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” and …
Welcome to the Career Development Center!
This blog is set up to help you understand the different facets of the Career Development Center (CDC) and all the different events and opportunities it has to offer. From figuring out your major, to conducting a mock interview, and everything in between and beyond, the CDC has you covered! Let’s Meet the Staff! Dale …
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CDC Memories
As this semester draws to a close, everyone on campus is filled with an array of emotions. Underclassmen are excited that they are moving up in the Hope world, and upperclassmen are feeling more nostalgic as their time here seems to be flying by. The seniors are feeling especially nostalgic as they reflect on their …
Summer Fun, Sun, and Jobs!
The semester is flying by, and summer is just around the corner! We hope that your summer is filled with fun and some much needed rest, but we also hope that you take some time to expand upon your career exploration process! Whether you’re working a summer job, interning with an organization, or even just …