Professional Development Retreat Provides Confidence to Seniors

Merrimack College’s third semiannual Professional Development Retreat (PDR), at Hotel Commonwealth in Boston, saw 60 pre-selected seniors gather for two days of soul-searching, self-assessment, team building and soft skills development.

President Christopher Hopey, at the opening dinner, called the PDR …

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Utilize your Winter Break to Get Ahead in your Internship Search

Now that the end of the fall semester is here, you may have free time during the winter break to spend with family and friends, celebrate the holidays and catch-up on your Netflix shows. This is an exciting time for …

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How to go from a Great Student to an Even Better Employee

Katie Parrott’s college career advisor used to put her in the category of “ostrich person.” The term was reserved, she recalls, for students who’d “stick their head in the sand and pretend that school was never going to end.”

In …

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Spring and Summer Internships: It’s time for your student to apply!

“Internships came back as the most important thing that employers look for when evaluating a recent college graduate.” -Dan Berrett, The Chronicle

It is never too early for your student to begin the internship search for the next term – …

By Shannon Zelek
Shannon Zelek Director of Career Connections
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Alumni Give Back with Career Advice at 3rd Annual Liberal Arts Career Night

Merrimack College hosted its 3rd Annual Liberal Arts Career Night on Wednesday, September 26th, 2018, featuring keynote speaker Sean Kavanaugh as well as twenty-two alumni working in various fields. These fields include, but were not limited to Advertising, Marketing, and …

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Prepare Students for Internships Now

“Investing in internships helps students succeed in their first job and sets them up for long-term career success, extending the value of their college degree into their 40+ year career.” -Forbes

 

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The #1 factor in influencing …

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Merrimack Interns Making A Difference in Lawrence

“Personally, my future motivates me to be successful. I need internships and experience to get to where I want to be…ultimately, this internship has put many of my goals and aspirations into focus,” Katrina Pusateri, student at Merrimack College, goes …

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Stacey Phelps Director, Warriors at Work
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Professional Development Retreat for Seniors! Application Now Open

Join us the Professional Development Retreat, November 1 & 2nd at the Hotel Commonwealth in Boston.

Participation is limited to 60 students and the application deadline is October 1st, 2018.

Apply Now!

 

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Stacey Phelps Director, Warriors at Work
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Here’s What You Need To Know About Working In Business Technology And IT (Hint: A Tech Degree Isn’t Always Required)

Every successful company specializes in something—but being an expert in one area doesn’t make them an expert in all areas. This is especially true when it comes to technology. Executives across all industries need help deciding which tools work best …

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#SPOTLIGHTSUNDAY Bryan Landgren

Junior Bryan Landgren describes his experience interning at Lawrence High School:

At my internship at Lawrence High School, I work directly with a group of students who are involved with the Early College Program. The Early College Program is a …

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Courtney Krause Marketing Intern
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