10 Qualities to Emphasize Instead of Passion in a Job Interview

Passion has been sold, particularly to millennials and those in generations younger, as the hallmark of a successful career. And in a lot of ways, it’s been oversold.

Finding a sense of fulfillment — a sense of purpose, even — in what you …

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Mental Health and the Importance of the Conversation.

Why the emphasis on mental health? Mental health is a major concern for people all around the world, and the appalling statistics on mental health in the United States alone demonstrate this. Nearly one in five persons are estimated to …

By Lanre Ogungbe
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Building a Great Mentoring Relationship

Whether it’s for the purpose of support, encouragement or even to challenge oneself, forging a mentor-mentee relationship is one of the best ways to develop one’s skills and also reach desired goals. Despite the many benefits that come with a …

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How To Be the Best Mentor – Tips From Some Great Ones

It takes more than common sense to be a good mentor. Research shows that mentors and mentees who form and manage successful mentoring partnerships have a number of skills that make it possible for learning and change to happen. This …

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Kylie Fuller investigates the links between social media and tackling climate change

The second PURA student spotlight is Kylie Fuller, a third-year student at JHU studying Psychology and Anthropology. Fuller has worked as a research assistant for three years, receiving two PURA awards. Her 2021 PURA project is titled “The Effect of …

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Joyce Ker’s “Dear Cancer” project combines the humanities and science research

In our inaugural PURA student spotlight, we interviewed Joyce Ker a third-year student at JHU studying Medicine, Science, and the Humanities and Biology. The PURA program was established in 1993 with a generous endowment by the Hodson Trust, which supports Hopkins …

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Setting Yourself Up For Success on Linkedin

“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.”
Hellen Keller

Connecting with people is what helps us to do so much, and LinkedIn is one resource where we can connect new and familiar faces virtually.

Whether …

By Clifton E. Shambry Jr.
Clifton E. Shambry Jr. Associate Director of Life Design: Diversity & Inclusion
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STUDENT PERSPECTIVE: ONEHOP MENTORING WALK-THROUGH

By Madeline Amonick, Communications Assistant

What is OneHop?

OneHop, formerly PeopleGrove, gives students direct access to alumni across all schools who have already expressed interest in helping students. Whether you are looking for a long-term mentorship, looking to explore new fields, …

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Next Step: Self-Care

Finding energy, motivation to take your life into your own hands

Article by Clifton E. Shambry Jr., Life Design Educator for Diversity and Inclusion

Are you someone who has been contemplating life choices? Trying to make sense of things? Want …

By Clifton E. Shambry Jr.
Clifton E. Shambry Jr. Associate Director of Life Design: Diversity & Inclusion
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The Master Class Library: Engineering Majors

Video Content recorded by Mark Savage, Life Design Educator for Engineering Masters Students.
Video editing by Manasi Nawathe, Chem and Molecular Biology ’23.

Resumes
Interviews
Cover Letters
Networking

NOTE: “Peoplegrove,” which is occasionally mentioned in this video, is now called “

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