Career Development
291 articles
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USC School of Dramatic Arts’ Professional Development Center: How It Prepares Students for Industry Careers
This article was originally reported in May 2025. In April 2025, the USC School of Dramatic Arts (SDA) profiled its Professional Development Center, which it describes as "the only career development program of its kind in the nation at a dramatic arts school" (USC School of Dra… May 10, 2025
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Hospitality Management Degrees in the U.S.: How Hands-On Learning Works and What International Students Should Know
Hospitality management is one of the most hands-on business degrees in the U.S. Most programs require students to work in hotels, restaurants, events or attractions before they graduate, and many build industry events into the coursework itself. This guide explains how that prac… May 6, 2025
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How US Universities Prepare Graduates for the Aerospace Industry: Pathways from Mechanical Engineering to Cutting-Edge Careers
From Childhood Dreams to Engineering Realities: A Rutgers Success Story Doug Doyle, a graduating senior from Rutgers University-New Brunswick (2025 USNews Ranking: 41) , recently secured a coveted position as a quality engineer at Pratt & Whitney, a major player in the aeros… May 6, 2025
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What Can You Do with a Psychology Degree? Careers, Requirements and a Path into Health Care
Psychology is one of the most popular majors in the United States, but many students are unsure what they can do with it. Becoming a licensed psychologist or therapist requires graduate school, while a bachelor's degree leads to a wide range of jobs in health care, business, edu… May 5, 2025
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Graduation Checklist for College Seniors: Degree Requirements, Commencement, OPT and Alumni Networks
The last semester of college moves fast: final requirements, commencement logistics, job or graduate school decisions and, for international students, immigration deadlines that do not wait for the celebrations to end. This checklist covers what graduating seniors should do in t… May 4, 2025
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Technical Program Manager Careers: What the Job Is and How Students Can Prepare
A technical program manager (TPM) coordinates complex technology projects across engineering, product and business teams. It is a common job title at large tech companies, and some new graduates land TPM roles straight out of college. This guide explains what TPMs do, which majo… May 2, 2025
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Health Care Management and Policy Major: A Guide Based on Georgetown’s Program
Health care management and policy is an undergraduate major for students who are interested in health care but not in becoming clinicians. It combines economics, policy, management and data to prepare students for careers in hospitals, consulting, insurers, government and the ph… Apr 24, 2025
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Job Market Overview for 2025 Graduates: Challenges, Strategies, and Emerging Industry Career Guide
Introduction: The Class of 2025 Job Market Reality Check The Class of 2025 is entering a job market shaped by unique challenges. Let's consider this carefully. Norma Guerra Gaier, Associate Vice Chancellor for Career Development and Education at Washington University in St. Loui… Apr 20, 2025
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Fordham’s Class of 2024 Reaches a 94% Landed Rate Six Months After Graduation
This article was originally reported in April 2025. Fordham University reported in April 2025 that 94% of its undergraduate Class of 2024 were employed, in further education, or doing volunteer or military service within six months of graduation. This "landed rate" was five perc… Apr 12, 2025
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Studying Cosmetic Science in the U.S.: Programs, Visa Rules and Careers
Cosmetic science is the applied chemistry behind skin care, hair care, makeup, fragrance and other personal care products: choosing raw materials, building stable formulations, testing safety and performance, and getting products through regulation. Very few U.S. universities of… Apr 11, 2025
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