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Networking can help you meet prospective partners and stay on top of trends in your industry. Here’s the inside scoop on how to make the most of your interactions.
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Acquiring new skills can lead to professional growth and advancement — or possibly even a career change. What should you look for when evaluating certification programs?
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What resources do employees seek to enhance their professional skills? Consider these strategies to keep your top staff members engaged.
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There’s a reciprocity to every mentor-mentee relationship, and these four University of Arizona mentors reveal the surprising lessons they learned while guiding the way for someone else.
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How do you communicate your value when you have limited or no formal work experience?
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To be a successful entrepreneur, you need to continuously evaluate and innovate. Follow these six steps to nurture an innovative mindset and learn why it’s essential to your business.
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Attracting the right candidates is critical to the success of your team. Here’s how to write a job posting that increases visibility and attracts the best applicants.
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Do you want to connect with someone on the Bear Down Network? A simple message is the best way to connect with someone you may not know. Here’s where to start.
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In the age of technology and rapid innovation, it’s hard to tell if an idea is truly innovative. Consider these characteristics as you evaluate your idea for innovation.
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Building awareness of your business is essential for its success. Learn how to start building the presence of your business with this business networking guide.
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Making a career change can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, UArizona mentors are here to help with four important tips you can use to make the transition easier.
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Do you really need to be passionate about your work to find success? Explore the connection between passion and career path.
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How do you know when your career has gone stagnant? We offer five signs that you’re in need of a change and how to take action.
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We discuss how to find a mentor and outline the ways the Bear Down Network can help you in your search.
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Growing your professional network can introduce you to new jobs, potential mentors and other helpful career resources.
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Two University of Arizona journalism alumnae at the Los Angeles Times are contributing to a diverse wave of journalists breathing new life into newsrooms.
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The road to a dream career is rarely straight and narrow. These tips will help guide your journey toward the right career path.
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Behind any successful entrepreneur is a wealth of mistakes. Discover how to turn your failures into your greatest achievements.
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Pillow.com founder Sean Conway reveals the secrets behind the success of his startups and what he would tell any budding entrepreneur.
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Nurse practitioner-turned-CEO Valerie Kading shares how a lifetime of learning has expanded her ability to help others.
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With ZipSit, Peter Helms ’97 and Josh Benveniste ’95 transformed an idea into an app that’s changing babysitting.
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UA alumnus Viputheshwar Sitaraman (’16, bachelor’s in molecular and cellular biology) has helped rethink digital media and visual storytelling.
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A mentor can be a wellspring of honest wisdom — a source of helpful perspective from someone who has succeeded, critical to helping you do the same.
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If anyone knows how to make it as a creator in this world, it’s the nationally acclaimed Louis Delsarte (’77, Master of Fine Arts).
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A successful Phoenix architect, Diane Jacobs (’88, bachelor’s in architecture), shares her formula for small-business success.
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A mentorship can manifest in many ways, such as job shadowing, coaching, advice-giving and professional guidance. No matter the shape it takes, a mentorship will offer benefits in many directions.
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You don’t graduate college a year early to start your own biotech company and not learn a few lessons along the way. Sean McClain (’11, bachelor’s in biochemistry and molecular biology) shares how he became an industry innovator before turning 30.
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Are you doing your part to maintain a great team and cultivate talent? Answer a few simple questions and find out.
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How UA alumnus Matt Van Horn’s (’06, bachelor’s in business administration) backpacking adventure through Zimbabwe led to the rise of Lyft.
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As a former student-athlete who now suits up the NBA’s best, UA track-and-field phenom Percy Knox (’92, bachelor’s in media arts) makes success his business.
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Your ability to craft a compelling job post is one of the first and most important steps in finding a new employee. A less-than-great post could fail to attract your ideal candidate.
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It’s a career maxim that students hear when choosing a major: Do what you love. Diana Steffen’s (’03, bachelor’s in journalism) journey from junior reporter to successful entrepreneur shows that it is possible.
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You want to become a workplace leader, or you're finally leading your own team. Now what? These fail-safe tips will help ensure success in a leadership role.
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You don’t need a complete overhaul to your daily routine to maximize efficiency — just a few tweaks can yield big results.
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