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  1. Keep Growing: Continuous Growth in the Workplace

    The world is constantly changing, and continuous growth is the best way to stay ahead of the curve. With the rapid change in industry trends, long gone are the days where you could learn everything in school that you need for your career and then shut your brain off. In today’s dynamic landscape, continuous learning […]

    Students gathered in a lecture hall being given a presentation. The screen displays the words "Why are we here?"
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  2. Job Hunting 101: Keep Your Friends Close and Your Connections Closer 

    Networking is the most valuable tool in professional development.   According to Forbes, 118 people apply for a single job—118 individuals who take the time to fill out an application, list their skills, and jot down their experience.   So, what makes the hired applicant special? What gives them an advantage over the others?  Is it […]

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  3. Becoming a Well-Rounded Professional

    Have you recently challenged yourself in a professional way? If not, it might be something for you to consider. In the workplace, it can feel far too easy to fall into a rhythm and stay in your comfort zone. This isn’t inherently bad, but taking the easy way out means you won’t become as marketable as […]

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  4. Movin’ On Up: Advancements and Promotions in the Workplace 

    Where Do You Start?   There is no question that navigating the workforce is stressful. Before you get the job, there’s that anxious waiting period, countless interviews, and then another anxious waiting period to hear if you were offered a position. Talking about the process of advancement can be taboo in the office, like how to […]

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  5. Let’s Talk: Building Workplace Community

    Nearly every job description I have come across, from customer service to internships to corporate jobs, have all had some basic qualification along the lines of “Effective written and verbal communications skills.” While this expectation has never driven me away from an application, I know that others might find it daunting.    While written communication often […]

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  6. Introspective Initiative: Introverts in Leadership Positions

    I never saw myself as a leader, but then I started landing leadership positions. I was more surprised than anyone each time I landed another one.  When I started working at the Digital Corps in 2020, I was nervous to talk to people because I was just one introverted graduate assistant trying to connect with […]

    Smith kicks off Portfolio Day!
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  7. In Review: Portfolio Day 2022 

    It has been a long-standing tradition at the Digital Corps to have a Portfolio Day in the spring of each school year. However, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Portfolio Day has looked a little different the past few years. In 2020, the Corps did not even have a Portfolio Day (let’s just not talk about […]

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  8. Lessons From Corps Seniors

    We’re inching towards the end of the semester when seniors are preparing to graduate and fly out of the college nest and go off on their own. Now that Portfolio Day has officially passed us by, it’s full speed ahead for seniors here at the Corps! Once they leave, they will step out into the […]

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  9. Leadership Starts with a Conversation 

    The Digital Corps strives to empower each student employee in everything they do. This can be as simple as writing a “YAY” card to congratulate someone on a job well done or encouraging each student to apply for a promotion at the Corps.   Recently, the Corps has found a new way to empower students and […]

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  10. Degree Diversity at the Corps

    Have you ever walked by the Digital Corps office and wondered what it takes to work here? The Corps works on numerous projects, so when we get applications, we look for unique skills. Our team is made up of students from a range of disciplines, from the humanities to computer science.  A Learning Process  Some […]

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