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The career coaching that I received over the last several months has been extremely beneficial for the development of my interviewing and networking skills. I participated in several meetings with career coaches, as well as multiple informational interviews with top executives at companies like Charles Schwab, T. Rowe Price, and Millenium Financial Group. Through the…

The Young Professionals Program was the perfect addition to finish my higher education and introduce me to the professional world. I was able to learn from experienced mentors who offered advice and guidance as I started my journey. The YP Program helped me to practice my interview skills by allowing me to participate in a…

When I graduated from college it was safe to say that I was floundering. I had this great degree and passion for a subject, but I had no idea how to enter this field that I had spent four years learning about. I started to stress myself out and panic that the degree I got…

The Young Professionals Career Engagement Program was a much-needed bridge from the classroom to the professional world. For me, the most beneficial part of the program was in doing informational interviews. Like many college students, I had some ideas about potential careers that I was interested in, but I wasn’t exactly sure. The informational interviews,…

I graduated college with a degree in art, and this program helped me turn that pipe dream into a reality. It taught me the practical skills in searching for a job and helped me gain confidence in my ability to talk to a potential employer by letting me practice both through mock interviews and meeting…

The Young Professionals Career Engagement Program really put me on the right track for my future. Before signing up for the program, I was not sure what I wanted to do (let alone how to do it). After my meetings and lessons, I was able to go forward in confidence with a better resume, strong…

When I contacted the Young Professionals Career Engagement Program, I was about a week away from my first job interview. Immediately, I was teamed up with someone who ensured I was well prepared and confident. Their team reviewed my resume, answered all my questions, and brought to my attention things I hadn’t thought to prepare…