Get Ready for the Spring Job and Internship Fair

Join Strommen and our Employer Partners for fun events (and food) to prep for the Spring Fair!

By Morgan Knutzen
Morgan Knutzen Director, Strommen Center for Meaningful Work
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Your Career Journey Just Got Smoother: Strommen Is in Navigate

Happy autumn semester, Auggies! We’re excited to start of the school year by announcing we’ve moved to Navigate for appointment scheduling. Handshake will still be used for events and for the campus job board. To make life a little easier …

By Gina Musto
Gina Musto Program Manager, Career Services
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The Truth About Employee Engagement: What Actually Motivates Teams?

We’ve heard it a thousand times: employee engagement, involvement, motivation. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of guides and videos on the internet about how to keep your teams engaged, but hardly anyone ever discusses the hard truth about employee …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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How to Know if a Career Coaching Service Is a Scam?

Have you been approached by a career coach on LinkedIn offering EXCLUSIVE access to secret, unlisted jobs?

BEWARE.

Here’s the exact data that disproves these scams.

3 key warning signs to look out for:

1) “Secret” jobs – It’s almost …

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Quiet Hiring in Times of Uncertainty: Opportunity or Red Flag?

During challenging economic times, companies get creative—and not always in ways that benefit their employees. One growing trend? Quiet hiring. It happens when businesses fill gaps not by bringing in new talent, but by asking more of the people they …

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8 Non-technical Jobs in AI That Could Be Your Next Career

Little-known fact: You don’t need to code to work in artificial intelligence (AI). There’s an entire new industry behind the boom of AI tools. And like any thriving industry, it needs a lot more than just engineers to run. It …

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How to Thrive as a Transgender Person in the Workplace

In a perfect world, being transgender in the workplace wouldn’t require strategy. You’d show up, do your job, get paid fairly, and grow in your career like anyone else. No awkward stares when you walk into the breakroom. No uncomfortable …

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6 Must-Know AI Skills for Non-Tech Professionals

Let’s talk about the elephant in every office: The need for artificial intelligence (AI) skills is here—and it’s not going anywhere. There was a time when AI was for developers in hoodies writing code in dark basements. Now, it’s reshaping

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How to Reignite Your Passion for Work After Years in Leadership

Leadership positions are rewarding, but they often come with immense pressure. You have to constantly solve problems, manage teams, and be responsible for your team’s success.

After years of these duties, it’s not unusual to feel drained and less passionate …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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How to Get Around LinkedIn’s Commercial Use Limits

What do you when LinkedIn cuts you OFF?

If you see a screen like the above, here’s what to KNOW and what to DO:

1️⃣ You’ve run afoul of LinkedIn’s commercial use limits – i.e., so much usage that they think …

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What Is a Blue-Collar Worker? Understanding These Essential Roles

When you hear the term “blue-collar worker,” you might picture construction workers, electricians, or mechanics—people who work with their hands and keep essential industries running—and you’d be right. But what does blue-collar actually mean, and where did the term come …

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How to Survive Middle Management: Tips for Staying Sane and Effective

If you’re a middle manager, you probably already know: Your job isn’t just a role. It’s a tightrope walk. You’re expected to lead a team with clarity and confidence while also managing expectations from the top. You’re asked to think …

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