Sheilah Utley gets real-world experience while working toward degree in secondary education
Teaching was not the initial plan for Sheilah Utley coming out of college. Her background is in acting, having obtained her bachelor’s degree in theater from ASU’s Herberger …
How confidence affects interviews and how to improve
Few are gifted with Mark Antony’s activism or Brutus’ intimidation skills, feeling overwhelmed before a job interview is normal.
To feel confident while talking to employers, you first need to understand what …
Today, the average job listing gets more than 250 applications. That’s hard to contend with, even if you’re the most seasoned professional. But when you’re a student or recent graduate with little to no experience behind you, this can feel even …
Building a strong professional network can be the key to unlocking valuable opportunities and advancing your career. The question is, where do you start?
For students and early-career professionals, there’s no better time than now to start forging meaningful connections. …
Being a first-generation college graduate is an incredible accomplishment that is nothing short of life-changing. For some first-gen college grads, their circumstances might be that their parents immigrated from other countries and weren’t able to get a degree. For others, …
Navigating life post-graduation can be filled with ups and downs. For first-generation students, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ job seekers, it’s important to know what resources are available to help you succeed as you go through adulthood. The following five strategies can …
At one point or another in our professional lives, we’re likely to face moments of self-doubt and imposter syndrome. As a result, we may feel at a loss for how to build our confidence. Gen Z’ers are even more likely …
If you’re a first-generation college student, you might have heard people tell you to network for better opportunities. If you’ve rolled your eyes at …
Experiential learning opportunities like internships, assisting with faculty research, and other examples of hands-on education help students build professional skills and apply what they are learning in the college classroom to real-world situations.
What is experiential learning?
You can think of experiential …
January 10, 2022
Last month, Arizona State University honored the accomplishments and commitment of ASU’s Hispanic students pursuing higher education during the Hispanic Convocation. Reyna E. Montoya, founder and CEO of Aliento, was chosen to address graduates as the keynote …
