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For first-generation college students—those who are the first in their family to attend and graduate from college—entering the job market can bring unique challenges. They may face hurdles that other students, particularly those with more established family networks, don’t have …

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LinkedIn gets a lot of hate, and much of it is well deserved. But it is still an excellent tool to level up your career. In this episode, I break down why LinkedIn is still an extremely powerful tool for …

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Central Career Contact & Location

Phone
(607) 255 5296
Address

103 Barnes Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853

Central Career Services Hours

Monday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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