Author Archives: Sallie McDonald

Paid fellowship opportunity webinar: Knauss Fellowship

The University of Guam and University of Hawaii Sea Grant programs will be holding an interactive info webinar for students interested in applying for the John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship.

The Knauss Fellowship provides a unique educational and professional …

By University of Guam
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How to Use Personality Type to Find a Career You Love

Sometimes it takes time to find a career you love. If yours doesn’t feel right, now might be the best time to make a change for the better. Over 40% of the global workforce is on the brink of resigning, …

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UOG students invited to learn about UCSC Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program

University of Guam undergraduate students from any major with at least two years of college left can apply to be part of the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program at the University of California-Santa Cruz. This is a paid learning experience.

By Sallie McDonald
Sallie McDonald Program Coordinator IV, Certified Job & Career Development & Transition Coach
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G3 Conservation Corps seeking applicants for second cohort

The call has sounded for a second crew of conservation stewards eager to further Guam’s progress in island sustainability and the emerging green economy.

The recruitment period for the second cohort of the Guam Green Growth (G3) Conservation Corps officially …

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9 Jobs You Can Get With a Business Degree

Business is one of the most popular college majors in the country. In fact, in the 2017-2018 academic year, 19% of all bachelor’s degrees awarded by U.S. colleges were business degrees, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). …

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Background Checks | What to Expect and How to Prepare

Background checks have become increasingly common in the hiring process. According to a 2017 survey by HR.com, 96% of employers conduct at least one type employment background screening—and in many cases, the screening process involves more than just a criminal …

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Why joining a virtual info session can change your career

Why joining a virtual info session can change your career

In the midst of a pandemic, typical ways of meeting recruiters and expanding connections through means such as career fairs have been put on hold. Information sessions that students and …

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Healthcare Workforce & Provider Recruitment: Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic

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The New Normal

Once the initial fear and anxiety around the COVID-19 pandemic passed, a new normal in the healthcare workforce world emerged. By now you’ve likely returned to work in some capacity. Maybe you now work remotely …

By HospitalRecruiting
HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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Resources for Job Seeking in Difficult Times

A Note from the Editor: Recently, many of us have shifted our attention from the fear, grief, anger, and uncertainty related to the current pandemic, to many of those same emotions as they relate to the state of our country. 

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How to Transfer Your Tech Skills to a Mission-Driven Career

Are you looking to make your way into the nonprofit world from a career in tech? It’s not as big a leap as it may seem.

More and more essential nonprofit functions, from volunteer management to digital communications, are becoming …

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