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SuccessWorks is delighted to welcome Dr. Trevor D. McCray as our new Director of Employer Relations. In early January 2024, Trevor will begin leading a team who collaborates with the employers who hire students in the College of Letters & Science, and contribute to their career development. With a background in Criminal Justice and Higher Education, Trevor …
Misha O’Keeffe (’24) Majors: Economics, Psychology Hometown: Rolling Meadows, IL Internship: Bonawitz Computational Cognitive Development Laboratory at the Harvard Graduate School for Education, Summer 2023 What inspired you to apply for this internship? I was drawn to this internship due to its alignment with my academic interests in psychology and neuroscience, particularly in the field …
SuccessWorks fall career programs and events are for every Letters & Science student with any interest, any major or any background. These in-person and virtual opportunities are valuable from a student’s first year through senior year, and beyond. Explore the full listing of SuccessWorks events & programs Just Get Started You don’t have to know …
By Emma Gran – Journalism & Political Science, 2022 L&S students are a great match for consulting roles. The skills learned through an education in the College of Letters & Science — critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and leadership — align with what consulting organizations are always looking for. Today, there are many consulting firms seeking …
SuccessWorks programs this spring help students prepare for the future by building on what inspires them right now. Career fairs, exploratory alumni networking sessions, experience-building programs and major-based workshops offer opportunities for students of all majors, from first year to senior year. Students are turning out for these programs in record numbers, with over 7,000 …
By Emma Gran – Journalism & Political Science, 2022 Career fairs offer fantastic opportunities for interactions that can lead to employment or great connections, but we get it — the atmosphere is intimidating and oftentimes, nerve-wracking. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare can help you alleviate some of your stress and leave positive …
After a year and a half of virtual career services, SuccessWorks is opening its doors to students on the third floor of the University Book Store for the Fall semester. SuccessWorks is a home for students in the College of Letters & Science to connect with career advisors, alumni mentors and employers who can help …
A message from Dean John Karl Scholz: Since opening our doors nearly two years ago, SuccessWorks has served students from all backgrounds. But one of the things that we are particularly excited about is that we are able to provide many of the benefits that some receive by simply by being part of a “connected” …
A message from Dean John Karl Scholz: I recently heard the story of Christina (’17), one of our recent graduates, and it put a big smile on my face. Christina works at Epic, a major tech firm, coordinating work between customers and the company’s technical teams. What jumped out at me wasn’t just that Christina …
For first and second year students, isn’t it too early to be thinking about a “career”? Nope! It’s too early to think about an internship if you haven’t figured our your major, right? Incorrect! Here’s the thing: A major isn’t the same as your career path, so SuccessWorks will help you explore both from your first …