My Internship Experience: A Summer of Research and Growth 

by Gavin Cressy

About Me: My Summer Experience 

Hello all, my name is Gavin Cressy. As of writing this, I am a rising senior at Johns Hopkins University majoring in neuroscience. This summer, my internship experiences consisted of two …

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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
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So, Your Dream Job Came Through, But You Already Accepted Another Offer.. How to Handle This Like a Pro

Picture this: You’ve landed your dream job, but there’s just one problem—you already accepted another offer. What now? Ghosting your current employer or no-showing on day one might seem tempting, but trust me, it’s not worth the hit to your …

By Kim Cosler
Kim Cosler Associate Director of Employer Engagement
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Student Spotlight: Kedi Le

Bloomberg School of Public Health, Feb 03

Kedi Le is a second-year ScM student in the Department of Biostatistics with a focus on genomics. 

This past year Kedi received the Kocherlakota Award, which honors the outstanding achievement by a Biostatistics …

By Jishuo Yang
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Johns Hopkins presents updated plans for DSAI building project

Hub staff, Jan 24

Johns Hopkins University presented revised plans for its new Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) facility to Baltimore’s Urban Planning Architecture Advisory Panel (UDAAP) on Thursday, giving the city planning group a second look at the project that …

By Jishuo Yang
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Johns Hopkins Ice Rink returns for fourth year

Hub staff, Jan 14

Put your other plans on ice! The Johns Hopkins Ice Rink at Homewood officially opened on Friday and promises lots of winter fun in the weeks ahead. Skaters took to the ice throughout the weekend.

JHU faculty, …

By Jishuo Yang
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A Self-Care Guide for Recruiters this Hiring Season

As we enter this high-stakes, fast-paced recruiting season, recruiters and employers often find themselves under immense pressure to meet hiring goals while managing their own well-being. As the demands increase, prioritizing self-care can be critical to maintaining both mental health …

By Daniela Valdes
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The Art of the Coffee Chat: How to Approach, Best Practices, and Navigating Virtual vs. In-Person Interactions

Introduction

In the professional world, the “coffee chat” has become a vital tool for networking, mentoring, and career advancement. This informal meeting, usually over a cup of coffee, is where connections are made, ideas are exchanged, and opportunities are discovered. …

By Kara Hunter
Kara Hunter Associate Director of Employer Engagement
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Johns Hopkins Student Interns Spend Summer “InBaltimore”

Catherine Graham, Holly Paesch, and Rachel Wallach, Jul 31

When Julia Ye, a junior at Johns Hopkins University, signed on for her summer internship, she never imagined that she’d be interviewing candidates for a manager position at her company. But, after …

By Jishuo Yang
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Pushing Past Our Fears: How Life Design Can Help Week 2: Imagine Possible Lives

Article by Heather Braun, Life Design Educator for Advanced Academic Programs, KSAS

I thought I knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. But then, eight months ago, I left my 15-year career as an English professor, the …

By Jishuo Yang
Jishuo Yang
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