As a college student, you’ll be making the first big decisions of your life. One such decision is choosing a major that is right for you. You’ll have to take many things into consideration, such as your interests and skills, …

Making a career change can be both exhilarating and challenging. Transitioning into a new field often involves showcasing transferrable skills and experiences effectively during interviews.

Let’s explore a few essential techniques to help job seekers confidently navigate interviews when changing …

Transitioning into a new career can feel overwhelming, but one simple tool can make it a lot easier: the informational interview. If you’re thinking about switching fields, talking to people who already work in your target industry is one of …

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From what to eat for lunch to which way a work project should go, we are faced with an overwhelming number of decision points every day. And whether the choices are small or call for more …

In this empowering episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we tackle the often-intimidating world of professional networking for first-generation college students and graduates. We understand that for many, the idea of ‘consulting’ or finding connections within an industry can feel completely foreign, …

Adobe UX Designer (and Springboard mentor!) Karen Ko has a fascinating job: she works on the Creative Cloud Desktop application and Creative Cloud libraries. But a couple of years ago, she was just another applicant from a UX Bootcamp program. 

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Almost every organization of any size employs one or more people to lead their marketing and advertising functions, even if that person is part-time or has other responsibilities. And, for larger organizations, it is normal for them to employ multiple …

Career mapping is the process of strategically planning your professional journey by identifying potential career paths, the skills you’ll need, and the steps to reach your long-term goals. For graphic design majors, career mapping is especially important because the field …

We have all dreamed of having careers that oozed glamour and coolness. It just seems natural that certain jobs catch our eye at an early age and awaken our minds to the possibilities. One such charismatic career choice is the …

Your “Why X Law School?” essay might be one of the shortest parts of your law school application, but it’s also one of the most important. Done well, it shows admissions committees that you’re not just a qualified applicant, but …