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  2. Author: Brandon Spoon

Brandon Spoon

Using ChatGPT for your resume or cover letter? Read this first!

Posted on March 7, 2023

ChatGPT and other AI tools are changing the way people work and write. Some job seekers have even tried using these tools to assist with job and internship applications. But with any technology, there are …

Posted in Tips

Alumni Blog: Say Yes to More

Posted on December 2, 2021

This alumni blog was generously provided by Chloe Kirk (’19), who majored in Molecular Biology and Legal Studies at UW-Madison and is currently pursuing a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of …

Posted in Alumni SpotlightsTagged Scientific Research & Development

Insights on a Career in Publishing with an Executive Editor & L&S Alum

Posted on March 16, 2021

Emily (Salkin) Takoudes (‘98) is Executive Commissioning Editor of Food publications at Phaidon who majored in History and Women’s Studies at UW-Madison. She continued her education at the International Culinary Center in New York, receiving …

Posted in Alumni Spotlights, TipsTagged Communications Entertainment & the Arts

Environmental education Q&A with an L&S Alum & Returned Peace Corps Volunteer

Posted on October 30, 2020

    Mikaela (Mickey) Tennis (’14) is an Environmental Educator who majored in International Studies, French, and Environmental Studies at UW-Madison.    Upon graduating, she continued exploring her international and language interests by teaching English …

Posted in Alumni Spotlights, Tips

Enjoy the Journey: Q&A with an L&S Alum

Posted on January 22, 2020

    Jessica De Valk, MD (’11) is a primary care pediatrician in the greater Milwaukee area who majored in Molecular Biology with Honors in the Liberal Arts at UW-Madison.       Q: How …

Posted in Alumni Spotlights, Tips

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