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“The Grinnell network isn’t just about career advice — it’s about seeing the bigger picture. Melissa helped me understand not only what I want to do but why it matters.” —Salif Sangare ’26
Event on Saturday, November 9! Register now on Handshake. Find more information about this and other CLS upcoming events here: https://loom.ly/g03Ftyg Grinnell Women in Business & Finance Lunch [Event for Students] Saturday, November 9, 2024 12:00pm - 2:00pm, Marketplace Dining Hall - Whale Room Register on Handshake Join us for an incredible opportunity to connect with Grinnell alumnae pioneering change in the business and finance world! 💼 Don’t miss your chance to network with inspiring leaders who have walked the same halls you do! They’re flying in just for YOU! ✈️✨ Learn about their journeys, gain insights into their careers, and discover how to create your own path in the business world from 3 Grinnell alumnae leading careers in business and finance: Maggie Bian ’09 - Partner/Chief Operating Officer at HOPU Investments (asset management) in Hong Kong. Suha Gillani ’16 - Director, ESG & Impact Value Creation at ERM (sustainability consulting for private markets) in New York City. Grisel Hernandez ’17 - Senior Associate at Chingona Ventures (venture capital) in Chicago #grinnellcollege #CLS #careerslifeandservice #grinnell #careerservices
Events on Thursday, November 7! 💼👥 Register now on Handshake. Find more information about this and other CLS upcoming events here: https://loom.ly/g03Ftyg Evaluating and Negotiating Job Offers [Event for Students] Thursday, November 7, 2024 12pm - 1pm, JRC 209 Register on Handshake Finding Joy in Your Career: Alumni Perspectives & Networking [Event for Students] Thursday, November 7, 2024 7pm - 8pm, HSSC A1231 Register on Handshake #grinnellcollege #CLS #careerslifeandservice #grinnell #careerservices
The photo cracked me up—a great start to a Monday morning! Then I read the advice and thought, YES! Students need to hear this. Thank you to Dr. Miro Bada for delivering timely, insightful information (posted by Robin for the CLS).
People can’t get experience without a job! 🚨 Don't let this job market myth hold you back I've seen countless young and "old" talent give up too soon. Once I learned this, my career launched forward. Here's how to beat the system: 1. Your age isn't the real problem ↳ Employers want results, not just time served. ↳ Show your impact, not just your years. 2. Experience isn't just about paid work ↳ Side projects can count as real experience. ↳ Start building your portfolio today, not tomorrow. 3. Skills matter more than years ↳ Focus on mastering in-demand skills quickly. ↳ Online courses and bootcamps can fast-track you. 4. Network like your career depends on it ↳ Who you know can trump what you know. ↳ Build real bonds, not just LinkedIn connections. 5. Reframe "experience" in your favor ↳ Highlight your fresh perspective as an asset. ↳ Show how your age brings new ideas. 6. Create the job you want ↳ Can't find your dream job? Make it. ↳ Start a side hustle that showcases your skills. 7. Turn rejections into learning chances ↳ Each "no" is a free lesson. ↳ Ask for feedback and use it to level up. Image credit: Daniel Abrahams _____ P.S. Your career is a marathon, not a sprint. ⛔️ Don't take "no" personally ⛔️ Don't dwell on past failures ⛔️ Don't let age define your worth ⛔️ Don't conform to outdated norms ⛔️ Don't hide what makes you special ⛔️ Don't skip unpaid work in your resume ⛔️ Don't wait for the perfect job to show up ⛔️ Don't ignore feedback that helps you grow ⛔️ Don't use the same message for all contacts Which hack will help you elevate your career? ♻️ Share this to help others elevate their performance! Follow me [Dr. Miro Bada] for more.
Event on Sunday, November 3! Register now on Handshake. Find more information about this and other CLS upcoming events here: https://loom.ly/g03Ftyg Externship Program (March 2025) Information Session [Event for Students] Sunday, November 3, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm, JRC Room 101 Register on Handshake Students interested in the 2025 Spring Break Externship program are encouraged to attend this information session to learn about the program, what makes a successful application, anticipated costs, and important program dates. For those who cannot attend, this session will be recorded. [Image description: Text "Sunday" and "Center for Careers, Life & Service" with a photo of a previous externship info session, with event information from the caption] #grinnellcollege #CLS #careerslifeandservice #grinnell #careerservices
Welcome to Grinnell! Deborah Dodge will be a wonderful new resource for students, faculty, and staff.
The College is pleased to share that Deborah Dodge has been appointed as the new ombudsperson, bringing a wealth of experience in conflict resolution, mediation, and fostering inclusive environments to campus. Her appointment begins on Dec. 2, 2024.
Event on Friday, November 1st! Register now on Handshake. Find more information about this and other CLS upcoming events here: https://loom.ly/g03Ftyg Rob Neill '91 & Neo-Futurists talk NYC [Event for Students] Friday, November 1, 2024 12pm - 1pm, JRC 224B Register on Handshake #grinnellcollege #CLS #careerslifeandservice #grinnell #careerservices
Events on Wednesday, October 30! 🍎🗣📚 Register now on Handshake. Find more information about this and other CLS upcoming events here:https://loom.ly/g03Ftyg EdPros+ “So You Want to be a...” Education Careers Alumni Workshop Part 3 [Event for Students] Wednesday, October 30, 2024 12pm - 1pm, JRC Room 209 Register on Handshake Improv for Interviewing: Tricks & Treats [Event for Students] Wednesday, October 30, 2024 4pm - 5pm, JCC Room 010 (Lower Level) Register on Handshake Finding Summer Internships [Event for Students] Wednesday, October 30, 2024 6pm - 7pm, JRC Room 209 Register on Handshake #grinnellcollege #CLS #careerslifeandservice #grinnell #careerservices
Students - don't miss this great programming opportunity next week!
Associate Director, Arts, Media & Communications Career Community at the Center for Careers, Life, and Service at Grinnell College
I am excited to welcome Rob Neill '91 and the New York Neo-Futurists back to Grinnell's campus next week alongside the Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies Department. Grinnell students, please take advantage of the opportunity to ask questions about creative careers, performance art and theatre, making it in New York City, graduate school, and beyond. Be sure to look out for other opportunities to learn from the Neo-Futurists, including Rob's talk, "Making a Career in Theatre" on Wednesday, October 30th in the Wall Theatre (BCA 154) from 4:15-5:30pm. Visit the Neo-Futurists website: https://lnkd.in/g5G5CKkd to learn more about their work. Thank you, Jessica Stewart, for connecting me to Rob!
We're so grateful for Grinnell alum involvement with current students!
Returning to Grinnell to teach short courses, Leigh Kunkel ’09 has been inspiring students with her professional experience and alumni achievement.