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What Counts as Experience When You Don't Have an Internship?
Leadership Development Career Success Blog State of Higher Education

"Do you have any relevant work experience?"



The One Question Every Student Should Ask Before Graduation
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You've done the work. You've attended class, completed projects, maybe held a job or two, participated in organizations, and earned your degree. You...



What Families Actually Mean When They Ask “Is College Worth It?”
Leadership Development Career Success Blog State of Higher Education

The question "is college worth it?" sounds like an economics question. It isn't, primarily.



The Skill Employers Listen for but Never Put in the Job Description
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Kevin Prentiss, Head of Product and Technology at the NSLS, has never put "self-leadership" in a job description, as he explained during the State of...



Leadership Development Career Success Blog State of Higher Education

Nearly half of college students are worried about their financial future. According to the 2026 State of Higher Ed Report, 42% of students say they...



The Career Resource Your School Has That You Have Probably Never Used
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Your school has a resource that could materially change your career outcomes. Most students know it exists. Most never use it.



Leadership Development Career Success Blog State of Higher Education

Most students who haven't had an internship feel behind. They scroll job listings that say "internship experience preferred," see peers talking about...



What Employers Actually Expect Entry-Level Workers to Do With AI
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The assumption most students carry into job interviews about AI is that they need to know more than they probably do.