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![The Balancing Act](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC_6274-1024x683.jpg)
BLOG Academics, Career & Leadership Development
The Balancing Act
4:00. One more hour of work emails, then pick up Daisy from daycare and head home to start dinner. Henry’s swim class was cancelled, so we can squeeze in play time before baths. If bedtime goes smooth, I can knock out the essay for my Microeconomics class by 10:30. Then I can…
Friday, June 28, 2024
![Our Unwavering Pursuit of Raising Leaders](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Female-Student-in-Billy-668x835.jpg)
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Our Unwavering Pursuit of Raising Leaders
We are unwavering in our pursuit and committed to our mission to provide Christ-centered higher education, equipping students to grow intellectually and spiritually to serve effectively in their professions and to…
Friday, May 10, 2024
![Ready, Set, SOAR!](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SOAR-6-835x835.jpg)
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Ready, Set, SOAR!
University of Northwestern is committed to raising leaders. The world is in need of individuals who are in pursuit of glorifying God and amplifying the gospel through their leadership and we are proud to have the…
Friday, March 22, 2024
![6 Tips for Better Time Management](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Blog-Use-strategic-conflict-to-drive-success.jpg)
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
6 Tips for Better Time Management
Even people with the best of intentions can sometimes struggle with time management. Maybe you frequently show up late when meeting up with friends, or you happen to arrive at the office 5 minutes late to an important…
Friday, February 2, 2024
![20 Must-Know Resume Tips](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/blog-20-must-know-resume-tips-1024x768.jpg)
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
20 Must-Know Resume Tips
Northwestern’s Career Development office has put together a list of 20 tips to help you make a great first impression and land the interview.
Friday, January 12, 2024
![Promoting Your Soft Skills](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Jacob-Cochran-at-COM-networking-event-1024x455.jpg)
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Promoting Your Soft Skills
When coaching students on résumés, we often talk about how to effectively share their relevant work and other experience. When putting together skill statements, it’s easiest to list the things that we are naturally…
Friday, December 8, 2023
![Biotech in the Twin Cities: Local Leaders Developing the Next Generation](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/biology-blog-hero-image-1024x455.png)
BLOG Academics, Career & Leadership Development, Faculty
Biotech in the Twin Cities: Local Leaders Developing the Next Generation
Minnesota has been designated a Regional Tech Hub from the U.S. Department of Commerce, and we are proud to be part of this story by coming alongside the next generation of students learning about and leading change…
Friday, November 3, 2023
![Nursing Resume Writing Guide](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Nure-Resume-Hero.jpg)
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Nursing Resume Writing Guide
A resume often serves as an organization’s first impression of you. It tells the recruiter or hiring manager objective information about you which can be used to decide if an interview is the appropriate next step. For this reason, your resume should professionally communicate the most…
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
![Writing a Ministry Resume](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Ministry-Resume-Hero.jpg)
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Writing a Ministry Resume
A well written ministry resume reflects your preparation for ministry, your philosophy of ministry, your practice of ministry, and your passion for ministry. When it comes into the hands of a search committee it is…
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
![Cover Letter for a Career Change](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Cover-Letter-Hero.jpg)
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Cover Letter for a Career Change
Even if a cover letter is not explicitly required by an employer, it is vital and should always be a part of your job applications. A cover letter introduces you, demonstrates you have invested time and energy into…
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
![6 Tips for Finding and Maintaining a Mentorship](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/article-business-at-northwestern-KG1_5038.jpg)
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
6 Tips for Finding and Maintaining a Mentorship
Finding someone to mentor you is not always easy. Often people are told to find someone really successful and to ask them to be your mentor. However, in reality this usually doesn’t work out. Most really successful…
Monday, February 28, 2022
![How to Write a Cover Letter for a Career Change](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/person-on-computer.jpg)
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
How to Write a Cover Letter for a Career Change
Even if a cover letter is not explicitly required by an employer, it is vital and should always be a part of your job applications. A cover letter introduces you, demonstrates you have invested time and energy into…
Monday, February 14, 2022
![4 Things to do When Choosing a Graduate School](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/article-graduatescholarships-DSC_0855.jpg)
BLOG Career & Leadership Development, College Preparation
4 Things to do When Choosing a Graduate School
Are you thinking about going to graduate school? Maybe you just graduated with your bachelor’s degree recently, or perhaps you have been in the workforce for 10+ years. Regardless, choosing a graduate school can seem…
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
![Career Communities Mean Connection](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/networking-835x835.jpg)
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Career Communities Mean Connection
Since networking is responsible for at least 85% of new jobs, UNW students need to connect with alumni and other professionals. Current unemployment rates make networking more important than ever for students seeking…
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
![Back to (job search) basics](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/article-Career-Development-Services-KAT_3427-002.jpg)
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Back to (job search) basics
In the past two months, we’ve seen record low unemployment rates suddenly become record high rates. For our University of Northwestern spring graduates, the world has changed seemingly overnight, and the job search…
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
![Opening Doors for UNW Students](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Emily-Parker-and-Sarah-Olsen-835x835.jpg)
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Opening Doors for UNW Students
Several December grads have launched into exciting new careers, often with assistance from Northwestern alumni. We in Career Development love to celebrate these connections, and we wanted to share some of our favorites.
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
![Who Wins with an Internship? (Answer: Everyone!)](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/article-internships-Symposium-13-7.jpg)
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Who Wins with an Internship? (Answer: Everyone!)
It’s not often that you find a win-win-win scenario, but internships are that rare gem that can benefit everyone involved.
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
![UNW Junior Steps into a Competitive Internship for the 2020 Minnesota Legislative Session](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Luke-LeBrun-feature.jpg)
NEWS Academics, Career & Leadership Development
UNW Junior Steps into a Competitive Internship for the 2020 Minnesota Legislative Session
Junior History major Luke LeBrun secured a competitive internship with the Minnesota State Senate for the 2020 legislative session. This is the second consecutive year a University of Northwestern – St. Paul student…
Friday, January 31, 2020
![5 Tools for Collaboration Online](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/degree-leadership-certificate-275553830.jpg)
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
5 Tools for Collaboration Online
As businesses expand and become more global, many employees are transitioning to working from remote locations. Some businesses don’t even have a main office because all their workers login from home or a coffee shop….
Friday, February 8, 2019
![5 Free Resources for Learning to Use Excel for Financial, Investment, and Statistical Calculations](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Overhead-view-of-a-woman-using-a-computer.jpg)
BLOG Academics, Career & Leadership Development
5 Free Resources for Learning to Use Excel for Financial, Investment, and Statistical Calculations
If you work in the business world, you probably have used Excel to create spreadsheets. Most people are familiar with the basic functions of Excel since it has been around for several years. However, many people admit…
Friday, February 1, 2019
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