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Networking is a dirty word. What works in its place?

February 13, 2024
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Career, Meaning

For many of us, networking is a dirty word. It brings up images of a self-serving, professional-climbing activity that exists almost for its own sake. But we all have networks, even if we don't think of them that way.

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By Jacques
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College Graduation, Separation, and Anticipation

May 22, 2023
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College graduation–or commencement–is a weird time. In a “normal” time, thousands of students around the country get ready to walk across a stage, maybe throw a hat in the air, and…then what? Unlike the collective celebration of high school graduations,...

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By Jacques
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Making Sense of World Events and Tragedies

May 27, 2022
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What we can do to cope, find meaning, and help when we feel overwhelmed by world events and tragedies.

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By Jacques
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Looking Back on 2021, and Looking Forward

December 30, 2021
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As the year comes to a close, the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Like many of you, I’m looking back on the highs and lows of 2021, and setting goals and intentions for 2022. And after 7 months of...

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By Jacques
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How to Take Ownership of Your Life After College

October 8, 2021
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Career, Meaning

The best thing about life in the “real world” is that nobody can tell you what to do. Or they can try, but they can’t make you do it. The hard part is that it’s up to you to take...

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By Jacques
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Your Career Path is Not a Straight Line: Post-College Profile

October 1, 2021
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Meaning, Post-College Profiles

I get to ask five questions (plus one) of my inspiring, adventurous, musical, outdoorsy cousin Chelsea.

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By Jacques
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Former Student Orientation: 4 Keys for Life After College

August 21, 2021
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Adulting, Career, Meaning

New students arrive on campus to hundreds of signs and advice to orient them to life in college. Life after college doesn't come with balloon arches or fight songs, but I hope this post can provide a few key practices to help get you oriented.

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By Jacques
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What Career Advice Would You Give to Your 22-Year-Old Self?

May 26, 2021
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Adulting, Career, Meaning

I asked my personal and professional network this question yesterday: What is one lesson you've learned in your career that you wish you could tell your 22-year-old self? And wow, people had a lot to say! I received close to...

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By Jacques
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Open Doors and Unmade Choices

May 11, 2021
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For a long time, I was afraid of making choices. Specifically, choices about the future.

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By Jacques
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Welcome! Your Life After College Starts Here

April 26, 2021
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Adulting, Career, Meaning

If you're a college student or recent grad looking for direction in job searching--or just life searching--you've come to the right place.

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By Jacques
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About Me

Jacques

Jacques is a story-teller and a connector. Since my own first years after graduation, I've been captivated by the questions of how how we build careers and make choices and meaning in our lives.

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