A Day in the Life: Book Marketing Manager

Name: Bryan Christian
Title: Marketing Manager
Company: Simon & Schuster (New York, NY) (a division of Viacom)
Age: 35

Education: B.A. in History from Blackburn College

Professional History
After college, I had several jobs from working at a law firm …

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Unlocking Success: Handshake Employees Share Inspiring Career Wisdom for Students of Color

Explore the career journeys and advice from five Handshake team members, part of the Wakanda Employee Resource Group (ERG) community of Black professionals.

Their stories span diverse backgrounds, from journalism and social work to legal leadership and human-computer interaction. They …

By Maya Herran
Maya Herran Career Advisor; Instructor: Career Awareness (EXLN 101)
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Teamwork Skills for Your Resume

Teamwork skills are the soft skills you use to work efficiently and effectively with others. Even if you’ve never had a professional coworker before, chances are you use teamwork skills in the classroom, while volunteering, and during your extracurricular activities …

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What Are Reasonable Accommodations at Work (and How to Request Them)?

Reasonable accommodations are adjustments to a hiring process, work environment, or job responsibilities so an employee with disabilities can apply for or perform their job. Depending on the type of disability, accommodations can look many different ways — from transcription …

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Insider Tips for Marketing, Business, Sales, and Advertising Professionals

So you’ve nearly got your degree and you’re ready to make waves in the world of marketing, advertising, business or sales. You’re familiar with concepts like market segmentation and you can break down the pillars of supply chain management and …

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Video Game Industry Careers: An Inside Look at Gaming Jobs & How You Can Land One

In the last year and a half of the pandemic, video games have come to serve as a release valve for the cooped-up populace, enabling players to vicariously experience things they no longer could in the real world. “I thought …

By Springboard
Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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How to Answer: ‘Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?’

As you prepare for your interview, you know you’ll probably be asked about your strengths and weaknesses and to tell the interviewer about yourself. But did you know that another common interview question you may encounter is, “Where do you …

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Hispanic Heritage Month | What it Means to “Bring My Whole Self” to Work

National Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of the culture, history, and contributions of Hispanic Americans—those with roots in the Caribbean, Spain, Mexico, and Central and South America. It’s a time in the Hispanic community when we celebrate heroes, …

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Job Searching With a Disability | How to Prepare for the Interview Process

For job seekers with disabilities, the job search may include questions and challenges that others may not regularly come up against. In addition to wondering whether the roles you’re applying for are a fit, you may also be concerned about …

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How to take advantage of ChatGPT as an environmental career seeker

In this article, the Environmental Career Coach names three game-changing strategies tailored for environmental career seekers, powered by ChatGPT:

Key #1: Discover Your Environmental Passion: Unearth your environmental calling by accumulating knowledge and experiences. ChatGPT can guide you in exploring …

By Sar Winland
Sar Winland Career Advisor; Instructor: Career Launch (EXLN 401)
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