Jersey Cares offers volunteer opportunities for MLK Day and beyond
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is right around the corner on Monday, January 18, 2021. If you’re planning to celebrate the day of service with a local ...
Jersey Cares offers volunteer opportunities for MLK Day and beyond
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is right around the corner on Monday, January 18, 2021. If you’re planning to celebrate the day of service with a local organization, check out the initiatives at Jersey Cares. “Jersey Cares is hosting both virtual and in-person events on MLK Day,” says Jersey Cares Senior Manager of Service Events ...
Caring for patients at Jefferson
Senior nursing major Michele Farina didn’t want to work just anywhere. “When looking for a job as a nurse extern, I wanted to find work at a hospital that provided exceptional care to the patients,” Farina says. She found that exact environment at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia—and, luckily, the schedule fit around her ...
Tips from the Pros: Nat Measley
By Olivia Schnefke UD Horn Entrepreneurship Adjunct Professor Nat Measley is the founder of YourCultureDesign.com and the former CEO and managing partner of The Fun Dept. The UD alumnus offers words of wisdom for students who want to pursue their own professional path. What advice do you have for students looking to enter your field? ...
Fighting voter suppression in the presidential election
Junior dean scholar Giovani Malcolm has a resume that would impress any campaign manager. The political science and applied vocal performance major was a field organizer for the U.S. Vice President-elect’s campaign, Kamala Harris for the People, in 2019. More recently, he served as an organizing intern for President-elect Joseph Biden’s national campaign. A friend ...
Tips from the Pros: Natalie Levandusky
By Rachel Ornstein Natalie Levandusky is an adjunct professor of business administration in the Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics. Below, she offers advice for students interested in HR, networking advice and how to contact her to make a professional connection. What advice do you have for students looking to enter your field? My ...
Tips from the Pros: Bert Gibbons
By Olivia Schnefke Bert Gibbons is an adjunct professor of computer science at UD. Below, he offers insight into how to crack into the industry and network successfully. What is your professional background? I’ve been in information technology for more than 25 years. I currently work for the State Department in Washington, D.C. as a senior ...
Senior steps up at Penn Medicine in wake of COVID-19
Senior nursing major Lauren Scheuer was featured last spring for her dual nursing assistant roles at both Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children and Penn Medicine. This year, she moved up in her career by becoming a nurse extern in Penn Medicine’s Critical Care Unit. “I was able to move up at Penn Medicine by ...
Making a marketing plan to promote NJ park
Junior communications major Olivia Schnefke didn’t expect to be left without an internship last summer, but the pandemic created obstacles on her professional path. Thankfully, her family member was a fellow Blue Hen who could help. “I was struggling to find an internship because all of the ones I applied to canceled their programs,” Schnefke ...
Virtual Job Shadow program connects students with employers and alumni
While the University of Delaware Career Center’s traditional in-person job shadow experience is altered due to the pandemic, students are still able to engage with employers in their industry of interest. The Virtual Winter Job Shadow 2021 program is now open for applications; students can submit their top three choices via a Google form and ...
3 job search lessons from the movie “Trolls”
UD Career Center Associate Director of Communications, Operations & Analysis Heather Tansley has picked up some important career lessons in her time watching “Trolls.” The mother of two shares her insight below. As someone who graduated during a recession, I understand some of the anxieties and challenges facing students as they attempt to find a ...
An internship “Gamble” that paid off
Senior finance and economics major Asaana Shamlin was curious where exactly her double major could lead her when she started touring potential companies through an internship program she joined her sophomore year. “I had been on many trips already getting to know the companies and what it would be like to work there,” Shamlin says. ...
A move to the Midwest
Senior food science major Bridget Suhr wasn’t planning on taking an internship outside her home state of Pennsylvania last summer. But somehow, she ended up in Carthage, Missouri. Last fall, the Mechanicsburg native found an internship posting for Schreiber Foods on Handshake and applied right away. She recalls being caught off guard for her first ...
Amazing Alumni: Hannah Tattersall (’16)
Hannah Tattersall always knew she wanted to work at NBCUniversal. “Ever since I could remember, my family and I would take pictures at Rockefeller Center, calling 30 Rock my future place of employment,” she says. But despite having her dream job in sight, the job search journey for the communications and economics dual major was ...
When one door closes, a better one opens
Senior hospitality business major Marissa Consalo wasn’t thinking about pursuing new opportunities this summer; she planned on returning to her job as usual. But then the COVID-19 pandemic hit. “On March 17, I was unfortunately laid off from my previous job,” Consalo says. “Prior to being laid off, I wasn’t even looking for a summer ...
Bridging the gap in uncharted waters
Before she became an engineering intern for Marine Solutions, senior civil engineering major Ilana Shmukler didn’t know much about underwater bridge inspections. The Voorhees, New Jersey resident attended a lunch and learn with Marine Solutions organized by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). During the session, she learned that some bridge inspections are performed ...
An aspiring doctor in a pandemic
Junior biological sciences major Damali Simon-Ponte says she knew from an early age that she wanted to pursue a profession in the medical field, thanks to her mother. “As a child, especially in the face of illnesses and injuries, I always relied on and trusted the immediate care from my mother to aid me back ...
Advocating for others in need
Senior Tara Silberg says she can chalk up her successful season of two professional experiences to being “in the right place at the right time.” The human services major and Jewish studies minor intended on doing service work in Israel this summer, but COVID-19 put her travel plans to rest. When campus closed this spring, ...
Balancing both virtual and in-person internships
Biological sciences major Sharon Kung didn’t let a pandemic stop her from pursuing professional development opportunities this summer. The ambitious rising junior is currently participating in not one but two internships – one virtually and one in-person. Kung received the prestigious Bryant-Howard Research Award, which provided her with a research internship at Johns Hopkins School ...
Amazing Alumni: Dabney Brice (’20)
When Dabney Brice entered graduate school at the University of Delaware in 2018, her educational goals had shifted from only one year prior. “If you told undergrad me that I would be getting a master’s degree in public administration, I would’ve been very confused,” Brice says. The New Windsor, New York native received a degree ...
Managing mental health needs for patients
They say if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Sophomore medical diagnostics major Shelby Miller knows it to be true. In summer 2019, Miller applied to the Mind and Body Consortium in Summer 2019. She interviewed for a position but didn’t receive a job offer. “They encouraged me to try and build my ...
Amazing Alumni: Haley Magwood (’17)
Haley Magwood didn’t always dream of attending law school. The Ellicott City, Maryland native entered college with a primary interest in history. “I was curious about people and power – moreover, how people rise to power, energize the world and create change,” Magwood says. “I was also interested in self-discovery and I looked to Black ...
How to succeed in a virtual internship this summer
By Rachel Coppola, Senior Associate Director of Career Development & Campus Engagement For many students, finding an internship for the summer hasn’t been easy. Whether you were able to secure one before the global pandemic took hold (and were able to keep it), recently accepted a virtual internship offer or are still out there searching, ...
Health care in Hungary
Senior Gabby Hastings has always been interested in health care abroad. That’s why the neuroscience major chose to spend Summer 2019 interning at a European pediatric hospital. “Originally, I was offered a trip to Italy, but they messed up my flight itinerary, so the only option was Hungary,” she says. “It was a blessing in ...
Amazing Alumni: Taylor Rosenblit (’20)
Recent graduate Taylor Rosenblit was able to turn an internship into a full-time job offer. The women and gender studies major pursued a business administration minor and realized her desire to work in human resources. “I really didn’t know what type of HR I wanted to do since there are so many avenues,” Rosenblit says. ...
5 tips for finding a (virtual) setting to match your style
By Adam Helgeson, Career Counselor for Public Service, Policy, and Social Impact/Pre-Law Advisor You’ve been searching through all of your favorite hubs for professional experiences. After applying to what felt like dozens of positions, you just got the email you’ve been waiting for: the invitation to interview virtually for one of your favorites! That’s the ...
Internship sparks political aspirations
Last summer, junior public policy major Hafsah Mansoori witnessed the inner workings of state politics firsthand when she interned for Governor John Carney. Mansoori found the internship on Handshake and submitted her application in February 2019. In May 2019, Governor Carney’s office called her in for a face-to-face interview. After reviewing her references and GPA, ...
Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism: The UD Career Center’s Path Forward
The systemic racism, oppression, racial violence and injustices experienced by the Black community in our country must end. The UD Career Center (UDCC) believes Black Lives Matter and stands with and supports our Black students, alumni, staff, faculty and community as a whole. The UDCC is a member of the Division of Student Life where ...
Amazing Alumni: Tiffini Johnson (’12)
Pictured above: Tiffini Johnson (center) and colleagues at DSU Event in 2014 Tiffini Johnson would not describe her professional journey as “straightforward.” After receiving her bachelor’s degree in environmental science from Delaware State University, she was awarded a full scholarship to pursue her master’s degree in energy and environmental policy at the University of Delaware. ...
How to track your job search with one simple spreadsheet
Searching for jobs is tedious and applying to jobs is downright exhausting. When you get rejected, it stings, but never hearing back is even worse. Ever apply to the same job twice by accident? You’re not alone! When you’re on the hunt, it’s hard to keep track of every position on Handshake, LinkedIn, Indeed… Career ...
How to network while social distancing
Forming professional connections may be little more difficult in quarantine, but it’s still possible! Here are a few tips to help you network while social distancing. Create (or update) your LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn is an absolute necessity for job seekers and you need to keep it updated. If you haven’t changed your profile picture from ...
5 tips for finals in quarantine
Finals start this week and – thanks to COVID-19 – it’s more difficult than ever to concentrate. Since you can’t head to Morris Library for an all-night study session or curl up with your caffeine fix at Brew HaHa!, here’s how you can focus on finals while stuck at home. 1. Get organized Whether it’s ...
A sophomore’s perspective on an unusual semester
By Rachel Ornstein I never thought that I would want to be back in my 250-person lecture class…but I do! Online learning is very different than I thought it would be. I realize now all that I have been taking for granted on a daily basis when it comes to my learning experience. From the ...
Interview with Will Kashdan of Square: Computational skills and humility go a long way
University of Delaware alum Will Kashdan is a software engineer at Square on the ecommerce team, writing code to help sellers build ecommerce stores. It’s a career path he knew he wanted to pursue since earning his Management Information Systems degree in 2015. “I saw there was a shortage of software engineers and felt that ...
18 remote job resources
Looking for some work you can do while quarantined? Check out this list of remote job boards and resources to find the right fit for you! REMOTE JOB BOARDS FlexJobs: Check out part-time and full-time remote jobs with additional motivational support and expert resources. Remote.co: Looking for a remote job as a developer, customer service rep, ...
Interview with Levi May of Revature: Why tech roles are crucial in the COVID-19 era
Thanks to COVID-19, the economy is suffering, and the job market is changing drastically. But luckily, companies like Revature, LLC are still looking to build a team of technology talent. Revature regional campus recruiter Levi May recruits “career beginners and career changers” for full-time, entry-level tech roles, cultivating relationships with universities to find the best ...
How to build your brand and job search skills
Need extra guidance on which career path is right for you and how to find a position? Find your job fit on PathwayU, an online assessment that helps students explore career paths and majors related to their values, interest, personality and workplace preferences. Get your resume ready with VMock, an online resume review tool that ...
6 tips for finding jobs, internships and gigs
UD’s career services units are connecting directly with our employer partners and broader employer base through direct outreach and surveys to gauge how they are responding to the crisis, understand how to best direct students to current and expanding work experiences and how to create new virtual recruiting opportunities. Opportunities are available and employers are ...
How to connect with professionals and UD alumni
Nearly 85 percent of jobs are filled by networking of some sort. Now more than ever, UD’s alumni network is one of our greatest resources for students seeking career advice or pursuing internships, jobs and gigs. You can connect with alumni through three platforms: UD Career Acceleration Network (UD CAN) is an online platform that ...
12 free resources available for students right now
While you’re spending the spring semester indoors and online, there are a number of resources you can access for free. Some offers last a limited time, so take advantage of these helpful tools before they’re gone! Adobe Creative Cloud Students can access the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of apps including Photoshop, Premiere and InDesign for ...
Amazing Alumni: Jake Buchler (’14)
Jake Buchler was born to teach. It runs in his family. “Both my parents were teachers growing up and my four siblings and I are all currently teachers or have been teachers,” he says. “Anyone who knows me knows I’m just a kid in a grown-up body. Relating to children and making learning fun is ...
Turning a diagnosis into a dream job
Junior nursing major Lauren Scheuer has wanted to be a nurse ever since she was a child. Specifically, she has always wanted to work in the Hematology/Oncology unit at Nemours AIfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. “When I was 12, I was actually a patient at Nemours after being diagnosed with a blood disorder,” Scheuer ...
A summer in the Senate
Senior political science and interpersonal communications double major Julia Rowland spent her summer as a legislative intern for U.S. Senator Thomas Carper (D-DE) in Washington, D.C. “As an aspiring lawyer, this internship aligned with my career aspirations,” says Rowland. “Law and politics are deeply intertwined; law shapes how politics are conducted. It was interesting to ...
A $35 million idea
The stakes were high for energy and environmental policy doctoral student Robert Ddamulira when he applied for an Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) summer fellowship. The highly competitive program selected just 100 candidates out of the 1,500 nationwide applicants; Ddamulira made the cut. He was subsequently matched with IGS Energy in Dublin, Ohio as his host ...
Finding the right chemistry
UD sophomore Sean Wirt is lucky his high school was just down the road from the Aberdeen Proving Ground military base in Maryland; that’s how he was able to get his foot in the door with the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD). The chemical engineering major completed his senior year ...
From public policy to the planetarium
Sophomore public policy major Meghan Lapointe broadened her horizons so to speak when it came to finding a summer job. The New Hampshire native landed a position as a visitor services assistant at McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, a science museum memorial in Concord. “I want to work within the nonprofit sector,” says Lapointe. “I knew working ...
Amazing Alumni: Rebecca Windsor (’17)
Rebecca Windsor is putting her fashion merchandising degree to excellent use; the UD Class of 2017 alumna is an associate buyer at Burlington. Responsible for buying ladies’ knit tops to be sold in Burlington stores nationwide, Windsor splits her time between her office in New Jersey and the New York City Fashion District to meet ...
Amazing Alumni: Hannah Patey (’16)
UD Class of 2016 alumna Hannah Patey has worn many hats during her time at Mountaire Farms. The economics graduate entered the company’s management trainee program more than three years ago. Patey credits an unexpected encounter at the grocery store as the catalyst for her career. “As funny as it may sound, I actually heard ...
Shooting for the moon with NASA
Freshman chemical engineering major Jacob Hewes describes himself as a self-starter. “I’m always challenging myself to work harder and be the best at what I do,” he says. “When all my friends were looking for jobs in retail or customer service, I wanted to do something that I knew would be valuable to my development ...
Attire accounting at PVH Corp.
You may have spied the PVH Corp. pop-up shop in Perkins before the 2019 Fall Career Fairs, providing professional threads at discounted prices. The American clothing company, which owns big brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein and Van Heusen, was also the perfect place for senior Matthew Fritsky to intern this summer. The accounting and ...
Fostering a future with the FDA
Senior nutrition and dietetics major Julia Horowitz crossed an item off her bucket list when she was selected for an internship with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. “Working at the FDA has been a goal of mine for a long time, so I knew I wanted to look into interning there during college,” ...
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