Top 3 Reasons to Complete Your CareerWaves2 Profile

CareerWaves2 is your one-stop-shop for Career & Technical Education Programs offered at the three community colleges in your region – BRCC, NTCC, and RPCC.

Signing up for emails and managing your profile preferences is quick and easy. If it is …

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Jumpstarting Your Legal Internship Search: Government Roles

One benefit to pursuing a career in the legal field is that the opportunities are limitless—private practice, in-house, academia, nonprofit legal work, prosecution, government—and the list goes on. One area that should not be overlooked is he federal government—interning with …

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What is it like to work for the U.S. federal government as a student or recent grad?

The United States federal government is the world’s second-largest employer with 2.1 million civilian employees. For payroll and other human resource purposes, most fall under the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

Working for the U.S. federal government, especially early in …

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What Does it Take to be a City Planner?

Melissa is the Director of Planning for the City of Florence, Alabama. She oversees the development of city projects, from ideation through to construction. These projects can include any new construction, from parks to power plants. Using a classical approach …

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ASVAB Career Exploration Program and Post Test Interpretation

The ASVAB Career Exploration Program and Post Test Interpretation.  This is also a free program, but it must be requested by the school or CTE college.  It is administered by the Department of Defense, Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS), to …

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Legal Cover Letter Checklist [INFOGRAPHIC]

A polished, compelling cover letter is a critical component of a legal job application. This is your chance to make a great first impression and demonstrate why you're the perfect fit for the job. Follow these tips for crafting a cover letter …

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What to Ask During a Networking Interview

Networking is a critical component of your legal job search. Each professional connection you make is an opportunity for mentorship and potentially the foundation of a future job, so it's important to keep cultivating these relationships no matter what stage of the job search you’re …

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10 Jobs That Are Fantastic for Political Science Majors (You Don’t Have to Work in Politics!)

It might seem like a political science undergraduate degree would prepare you primarily for a career in politics. However, there are four million professionals with poli sci degrees—and their jobs range from attorneys to social workers to financial analysts. If …

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7 Volunteer Opportunities for College Students

Being overwhelmingly busy is the nature of the college beast—it can be tough enough to find time for ourselves. But taking the time to do volunteer work is definitely worth the effort. Firstly, because helping other people is one of …

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100 Best Internships for 2020

Today, we’re excited to release our latest Internship Rankings, which highlight the top internship programs in 16 categories: Most Prestigious Internships, Best Overall Internships, several Best Industry-Specific Internships, and the programs offering the best Quality of Life, Career Development, Compensation & Benefits,

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Kamala Harris’s Inspiring Career Path: From Activist Daughter to VP Nominee

For many people, law school isn't just a stop on the way to a career as an attorney but a stepping stone to a life of service.

Take Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris, for example. From a young age, Harris …

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