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Career Advancement Center Brings Hope to Students Looking for Jobs

Posted on March 3, 2015December 18, 2015 by Zoe Maurer

The Career Advancement Center hosted its annual GetHired event on February 19, where more than 90 students in attendance had a one-on-one chance to promote their skills and experiences with the hopes of getting an internship or job. “The event helped me with my interviewing and people skills, said Drew Norton ’17. Many students attended the event so that they could make connections and find opportunities for the upcoming summer. Attending this event allowed students…

Should You Work On-campus or Off-campus?

Posted on March 3, 2015December 18, 2015 by Camille Lemieux

For students looking to work, there are several job opportunities both at the College and in the city of Lake Forest. According to Melissa Mendoza ’16, some of the main advantages of having an on-campus job are “being engaged with the campus” and working “with other students and faculty members.” For some, however, working off-campus is a preferable option. Mendoza is a commuter student who works both on and off campus. For her, working off campus…

How Lake Forest College Graduates Can Land Their Dream Job

Posted on March 3, 2015December 18, 2015 by Camille Lemieux

One of the most difficult decisions college students must make is choosing the “right” major, as it often predicts how much money they will make. But the link between choice of major and salary has been weakened due to factors such as experience and not landing a career in their field immediately after graduation. While many students want to know which majors will make the most money after graduation, professionals have a hard time providing definitive answers. Lisa…