Blog Career & Leadership Development
Landing the dream job
I graduated from Northwestern five years ago. As a Psychology major, I knew towards the end of my junior year pursuing a career in the traditional psychology route wasn’t for me. With that, I didn’t really know what I...
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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
Blog Career & Leadership Development
Promoting your soft skills
When coaching students on resumes, we often talk about how to effectively share about their relevant work and other experience. When putting together skill statements, it's easiest to list the things that we are...
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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
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
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
Blog Parents
Life Choices—Served with Pie
Students face many important decisions in their first few years out of the home—especially related to college. The right "coaching" can make all the difference in helping them navigate this exciting time.
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Blog Alumni, Business, College Preparation
UNW Grad Lands Job at Medtronic
Management Information Systems graduate Zack Swore used the social and technical skills he learned at UNW to get a job at Medtronic.
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Blog Faculty, The Arts
The Poet Knows What the Copywriter Doesn’t. And Vice Versa.
In explaining his writing process, a poet once told my writing students, “I never think about the audience.” I think about audience constantly but that poet taught me something important.
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Blog College Preparation, Leadership, Parents
Big Lessons from Small Mistakes
Parents hope their young adults have already learned major lessons in academic integrity, managing temptation, and setting priorities in the right order. The fact is they are no less human than when they were in middle...
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Blog Alumni, Alumni Spotlight, Leadership, Ministry & Missions
In Their Heart Language: An Interview with Steve Sheldon ‘61
Northwest Alumnus, Steve Sheldon tells of his fifty years of mission field experience translating the Bible in Brazil for Wycliffe Bible Translators USA.
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Blog Alumni, Alumni Spotlight, Business
Encouraging Students to Stay Salty: An Interview with Jodi Richert ‘92
Jodi Richert ’92 is currently a Lead Program Manager at Target, a member of the UNW Alumni Council and President’s Advisory Council, and an actively engaged alumna.
Friday, April 27, 2018
Blog Students, The Arts, UNW News
Dance Minor Opens New Opportunities at UNW and Beyond
The Department of Music and Theater has added a dance minor to its academic program.
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Blog Career & Leadership Development
Don't Say "No" & Other Interviewing Tips
Ok, it's all good. You've answered the heavy questions during your job interview for what you believe may be your dream job. You've got this job in the bag. But then, a sudden pause. Your next moments are crucial.
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Blog Academics, Alumni, Alumni Spotlight, Leadership
Teaching for the Journey: An Interview with Steve Gibbs '04
You will find Northwestern alumni in many different places and professions. We recently had the opportunity to catch up with Steve Gibbs, the principal of Stewartville High School and Middle School and a 2004 graduate...
Friday, January 5, 2018
Blog Academics, Leadership, Students
Northwestern student on science, music, and taking opportunities
With a trajectory towards clinical pharmacy and a love of music, junior Elizabeth Donaldson shares about science, sound, and seeking opportunities.
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Blog Church, Faith, Ministry & Missions, Students
Northwestern travels: A global peacemaking experience
Fly more than 2,000 miles to another country with student leaders, faculty, and staff to learn about global peacemaking through the lens of immigration.
Friday, November 17, 2017
Blog Academics, Faculty
Faculty Highlight: Engineering Professor Carrie Francis
Carrie Francis, Ph.D. (Engineering) teaches her students that God and science are not mutually exclusive. Learn how her love for God and her interest in science intertwined.
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Blog Alumni, Leadership, Students
Tips for women in leadership
What does it mean to be a woman in leadership? Northwestern representatives found key insights.
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Blog Alumni, Leadership, The Arts
Angi Putney: Leading worship and people
When Angi Putney started earning her degree in Music Performance at Northwestern in 2013, she wasn’t sure she’d see graduation day... One day during her second semester, coordinator of vocal studies professor Carol...
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
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