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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Student startups take center stage at HopStart

Emily Myrick, May 4

More than 250 student entrepreneurs competed for more than $55,000 in prizes at the 25th annual HopStart: Hopkins New Venture Challenge on Friday, April 25, at the Inn at the Colonnade. Competitors from across Johns Hopkins University …

By Jishuo Yang
Jishuo Yang
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Johns Hopkins works to bolster intellectual pluralism across the university

Hub staff, Apr 21

For more than a year, Johns Hopkins University and the American Enterprise Institute—a leading center-right think tank based in Washington, D.C.—have been building bridges to facilitate collaborative work between interested scholars in both institutions. This …

By Jishuo Yang
Jishuo Yang
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Building Your Personal Brand: What University Students Need to Know About Social Media and Job Searching

In today’s digital-first world, social media isn’t just a place to scroll through memes and share weekend plans—it’s a powerful tool for networking, personal branding, and career growth. For university students preparing to enter the workforce, understanding how to use …

By Kayla Michael
Kayla Michael
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The Mutual Power of Experiential Learning: How Staff Benefit from Student Career Treks

Experiential learning offers students invaluable opportunities to learn through real-world experiences. These moments provide a platform for students to imagine themselves in roles or environments they might never have considered, expanding their horizons and opening new possibilities. At the Johns …

By Antonio Boone
Antonio Boone Assistant Director of Life Design, Student Athletes
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Three Unexpected Ways a Job Description Can Help You During Your Job Search

A job description can be one of the most powerful tools to assist you during a job search. On its surface, a job description may appear to be a list of qualifications and duties, but it holds hidden potential to …

By Sarah Connelly
Sarah Connelly Senior Life Design Educator: AMS, CaSE, & EHE
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International Career Summit 2024

Written by: Yasir Kurt and Stacey Mitchell, PhD

The International Career Summit 3.0, hosted by the International Career Collective (ICC) from November 11-15 under the exceptional leadership of Jane Sitter and Hal Matthews, was the most successful Summit to date! …

By Yasir Kurt
Yasir Kurt Director of Graduate Programs: AAP and Whiting Engineering
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How Do You Want to Move Through Life?

This Month in Life Design: Get Curious (About Yourself)

There’s a power in asking questions about who we are and what we’re here to do. Too often, we settle into routines and focus on expectations, letting them shape us without …

By Matthew Golden
Matthew Golden Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate and Masters Life Design
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Unlocking Global Talent: Capitalizing on the Surge of International Graduate Students

The landscape of higher education in the United States is experiencing a remarkable transformation, with international graduate student enrollment soaring to unprecedented levels. This trend presents an opportunity for forward-thinking organizations to diversify their talent pools and gain a competitive …

By Kim Cosler
Kim Cosler Associate Director of Employer Engagement
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Empathetic Communication Matters

Written by: Laura Fajín-Riveiro (Assistant Director of Life Design, AAP)  and Dr. Stacey Mitchell (Assistant Director of Life Design, Students with International Perspectives) 

INTRODUCTION  

Communications and Media Industry Week wrapped up last Friday, yet we at the Life …

By Stacey Mitchell
Stacey Mitchell Life Design Educator: Students with International Perspectives
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