Adapt, Pivot, & Persist

Have you recently experienced a layoff, particularly in the government or technology sectors? You’re not alone—and your next opportunity is closer than you think. Adapt, Pivot, & Persist is designed specifically for professionals like you who are navigating career transitions.

By Hanju Lee
Hanju Lee
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Unlocking Opportunity Through Exploration: The Future Fest Research Taste Testing

Written by: Kara Hunter and Rickie Eatherly

At Johns Hopkins University, curiosity isn’t confined to the classroom—it’s a driving force that powers discovery, innovation, and growth. During this year’s Future Fest, we brought that spirit to life with our Research …

By Kara Hunter
Kara Hunter Associate Director of Employer Engagement
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Hopkins Students Take on Global Stage at Oxford’s Map the System Final

This July, The Johns Hopkins University joined educators and innovators from around the globe at the Map the System Global Final 2025, hosted by the University of Oxford. Representing Hopkins were first-year students Akhila Rao and Aditi Singasani, whose project …

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Find your people: Join a Johns Hopkins networking group

HR NewsWire, Sep 10

Looking for connection, support, or just a space to share and grow with others who understand your journey? The Office of Benefits & Worklife and JHEAP, the Johns Hopkins Employee Assistance Program, host virtual networking groups where …

By Jishuo Yang
Jishuo Yang
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Future Fest, Your Way  

Remember that old Burger King slogan, “Have it your way”? It was all about letting customers customize their meal and feel like they were in charge — no settling, no compromises. At the Life Design Lab, we’re taking a similar approach …

By Ashley A. Culbreath Ph.D
Ashley A. Culbreath Ph.D Sr. Director, Life Design
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My Summer with the Social Computing Group in Switzerland

By: Jerome Shangold

Introduction

I was incredibly fortunate last summer to have the opportunity to work at Idiap in Martigny, Switzerland. My role consisted in being an intern working as a Junior Fellow in the AI4Media project. Not only did …

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AI Is Changing Hiring — But Not the Way You Think

If you’re feeling like AI is moving faster than your job description can keep up, you’re not alone.

That’s exactly why our team at Hire Hopkins hosted “Hiring 2.0: The New Rules of Recruiting” — a forward-thinking panel that brought together …

By Daniela Valdes
Daniela Valdes
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Reflecting on My Internship Practicum: A Journey of Growth and Learning 

Written by: Angela Sadlowski

Introduction 

During Summer 2024, and for 18 months prior, I have had the incredible opportunity to volunteer at the Esperanza Clinic, a free clinic for undocumented immigrants who are a particularly medically vulnerable population in …

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From Shoreline to Soul: Rediscovering Passion Through Marine Conservation in Hawaii

by Kayla Rabey

Introduction 

This summer I had the amazing opportunity to intern with Hawaii Marine Animal Response on the island of Oahu, Hawaii! Working with the organization’s Operations Support Program (OSP) and Field Support & Rescue Program (FSRP), …

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Healing Through Presence: My Journey as a Hospice Volunteer

by Annie Pan

Introduction
This summer I interned at Unity Hospice in St. Louis, Missouri where I had the opportunity to serve the elderly community as a hospice volunteer. Hospice care provides compassionate end-of-life support for patients with terminal illnesses, …

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Sutures and Service: A Summer Bridging Civilian and Military Medicine

by Jeffery Kodwo

This summer provided a unique and enriching blend of experiences that spanned clinical observation, academic advancement, tutoring, and military medicine. I had the opportunity to observe surgeries with a vascular and a general surgeon, participate in summer …

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