Liberal Arts student and Psychology major MacKenzie Miller, Class of 2020, has had an impressive presence on campus throughout her time at Merrimack College. As a dedicated First Year Experience Peer Mentor, Compass Peer Leader and Special Olympics volunteer, MacKenzie …
Professional Guidance
The summer has officially begun its retirement to the ever-approaching fall season once more, as students welcome a familiar return to the routine of being on campus. As you prepare to take on the academic year, ensure that you take …
You may have heard valuable workplace skills grouped into two categories: “hard” and “soft.” Just about everyone has a bit from both Column A and Column B.
But what’s the difference between the two categories? And how can you express …
While securing a summer internship certainly remains an accomplishment, many students miss the opportunity to make the most of their experiential learning opportunity by failing to engage in one essential act: reflection. Reflecting on your experiential learning opportunity can ensure …
Criminology major Emerson Devlin, Class of 2020, kicked off her junior year at Merrimack College with one of the most daunting and rewarding experiences of her career. After countless routine visits to job boards including Handshake, Merrimack College’s online job …
No matter what career you intend to pursue or how much preparation you’ve put towards developing your professional skills, you can never receive an excess of guidance in the realities and challenges of the working world. While visiting the O’Brien …
John Cobb, Class of 2020 and majoring in Biology with a minor in Religious and Theological Studies, certainly began his sophomore year at Merrimack College with quite a lively semester ahead of him as a member of the Austin Scholars …
The decision to attend graduate school raises a multitude of questions for students to consider in order to ensure that they make the right choice. As graduate school often poses a significant strain on students’ finances, mental well-being, and livelihood, …
So, you’ve created your LinkedIn profile. You’ve uploaded your headshot, your relevant experience, your education history, your skills — you’ve even started growing your network!
Now that you’ve set up your profile, how exactly do you start to utilize LinkedIn …
Let’s be honest: Walking into a career fair can be incredibly intimidating. Look at all those people who have the power to give you a job one day! Look at all those other people who want some of the very …
