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Himanshi Sharma on bridging the gap between conventional academic systems and real-world opportunities

Himanshi Sharma, a current student at JHU’s School of Education and specialising in International Teaching and Global Leadership, understands that when you notice inequity in your community, it is an opportunity to spark connection and encourage change.  Coming from India …

By Belle To
Belle To
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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 …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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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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Resources

Grow, explore, and discover with Odyssey – our non-credit liberal arts program that has been the region’s lifelong learning partner for …

Through Hopkins at Home, you can now access some of the best of what Hopkins has to offer – from …

Johns Hopkins alumni, your Alumni Association offers a variety of ways for you to continue your scholarly pursuits after graduation. …

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