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Career Advice For Students in College

By College Raptor StaffPublished on October 27, 2020
The best time to start planning for your career is while you’re still in college. This is a time when you’re surrounded by a wide assortment of useful resources that you can tap into. You also have easy access to experienced career advisors who will steer you towards making more informed decisions about a prospective …
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How To Explore Careers During Your College Years

By College Raptor StaffPublished on October 20, 2020
Taking time to explore potential careers is a crucial step towards finding a career that’s right for you. You’ll get valuable insight into the pros and cons of various job options allowing you to make a more informed decision. Here is how to explore careers during your college years! Attend On-Campus Career Fairs Attending career …
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What Can You Do At College Career Centers?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on April 21, 2021
College career centers are the single best resource that students can go to for any type of career-related assistance. Almost all colleges and universities have career services offices on campus. These centers offer a range of services to help students meet their career goals. Make time to visit your school’s career services office. Whether you …
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What You Can Do This Summer To Explore Careers

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on August 17, 2021
Undecided about what career you want to pursue? You’re not alone. Many students struggle to zero in on that one career that is a best fit for them. Spending some time exploring possible careers can help you avoid this predicament. Here are four things you can do this summer to explore careers. Get Some Work …
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Career Planning During the COVID-19 Quarantine

By Hilary CairnsPublished on May 6, 2020
Although many states are still shut down completely due to the coronavirus, there are plenty of ways you can work on your career planning and strategies during quarantine. Here are some great ideas to help you get started. Network Conferences and businesses may be closed in response to COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean you still …
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What Can You Do With An Environmental Science Degree?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on April 21, 2021
An environmental science degree equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary for a diverse array of careers. This is a great option for you if you’re interested in anything environment-related. The careers you can choose from range from horticulture and marine sciences to sustainability, waste management, and conservation. Here are just a few of …
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5 Interesting Potential Careers For A Criminology Major

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on April 21, 2021
Criminology is an intriguing field. Criminology major students explore an array of fascinating topics covering the psychology and sociology of crime. They address questions such as, “Why do people commit crimes?” and “Do criminals think differently?” The sociology addresses questions like, “How should criminals be punished?” or “What can society do to deter crime?”  A …
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What Careers Are Great for an IT Major?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 23, 2020
Do you love working with computers, computer systems, and information technology? Are you fascinated with the deep tech side of how networks and security infrastructures work? If you’ve said yes to either of the above questions, then being an IT major will be a perfect fit for you. No matter which specific technology infrastructure you’re …