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Finding your groove in college as an adult student

Returning to school as an adult student can be challenging. An educational counselor shares tips to help you through the process.

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Undergraduate Kevin Lussky (left) talks with a recruiter from Uline during the annual Spring Career and Internship Fair held at the Kohl Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Feb. 5, 2019. The fair featured 215 employers and was open to all current students and alumni.

How job searching has changed over the last decade

Did the Great Recession make job searching easier or more difficult? Learn four ways job hunting has changed over the past ten years.

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4 tips to keep up academic momentum over the summer

Maximize your time this summer by focusing on the four R’s for summer success: research, resume, reflection and reward. 

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Five ways online students can prepare for going back to school

Going back to school often evokes memories of freshly sharpened number two pencils and packs of loose leaf paper, but there’s a lot more to it when you’re attending university online.

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Six ways to finance your education

When pursuing more education, working adults have many financial resources to help them along the way.

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Building an online portfolio that’s right for you

If you’re applying for jobs in publishing, public relations, web design, or another creative field, be prepared to share an online portfolio.

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Career Corner

Preparing to start your own business

Career counselor gives advice on networking, research, finances

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Mastering the art of the follow-up

Remember, a thank-you note isn’t a report or even a cover letter. Restate your interest in the position and thank the interviewers for spending time with you.

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Adult student and mother of five shares trials and the triumph of getting her degree

Returning adult students need resolve and perseverance to overcome obstacles.

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