Welcome to the Loeb Center for Career Exploration and Planning

Everyone’s career path is unique. Whether you’re a first year or a senior, we offer resources and advising to help you consider and shape your own way forward through internships, networking, jobs, alumni connections, or reflection on how your academic …

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Job boards are still rife with ‘ghost jobs’. What’s the point?

The article discusses the phenomenon of “ghost jobs,” which are open positions advertised by employers but are either already filled or never meant to be filled. Despite the prevalence of ghost jobs, experts caution that not all seemingly inactive postings …

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How to Cold Call/Email

In the competitive landscape of job hunting, where every opportunity counts, one often overlooked avenue is the potency of cold calling and emailing. While traditional methods like online applications and networking events have their place, cold outreach offers a distinct …

By Penn Schneider
Penn Schneider
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Navigating the Job Search Journey: Suggestions for Transgender and Nonbinary Professionals

The article offers guidance for transgender and nonbinary individuals navigating the job search process, drawing from the authors’ personal and professional experiences.

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When You’ve Made Enough to Make a Difference

Many philanthropists aspire to address major global challenges, but their resources are insufficient to single-handedly solve issues like poverty, climate change, or disease. To achieve significant impact, donors need an investment model that maximizes the effectiveness of their contributions by …

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Top Skills in Demand for Life Science Professionals

This article identifies skills that are essential for success in the life sciences industry. Developing these competencies positions professionals as highly desirable candidates in the competitive landscape of the field.

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Making Plans and Thinking Through Logistics of Your Summer Plans

You’ve accepted your summer internship: congratulations! Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you connect the dots from the end of the semester to the start of your internship. 

Do you have questions about any aspects of …

By Emily Tareila
Emily Tareila Program Director, Charles Hamilton Houston Internship Program
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What does a consultant do?

This article describes what a consultant is, does, and a consultant’s workplace.

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Empowering Dreams: The Path for Undocumented Students to Start an LLC in Massachusetts

Navigating the job market as an undocumented student in the U.S. presents a unique set of challenges. Beyond the legal hurdles, there’s a constant search for opportunities that offer both security and fulfillment. In Massachusetts, an emerging pathway has garnered …

By Donnell Turner
Donnell Turner Director of Inclusive Career Development
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Why Go to Grad School? The Best and Worst Reasons

This article provides a list of reasons to attend and to not attend grad school.

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The Loeb Center
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Navigating the Disclosure of a Disability in the Workplace: A Guide for College Graduates 

Navigating the process of disclosing a disability to potential or current employers is a nuanced journey that requires careful consideration and planning. Disclosure is deeply personal and carries both potential benefits and risks. This article aims to guide college students …

By Donnell Turner
Donnell Turner Director of Inclusive Career Development
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