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"🎵 Welcome to the Summer Reset Series! 🎵

This summer, we're dropping a new career development ""track"" every other Thursday to help you stay tuned to your goals, build your skills, and prepare for future opportunities.

Whether you're working, taking classes, completing an internship, or enjoying a well-deserved break, small steps can make a big impact on your career journey.

🎧 Track 1: Career Check-In
**Small Steps, Big Impact**

Take a few minutes this week to reflect on your career goals. What's one thing you can do this summer to move closer to where you want to be?

Stay tuned for the next track in our Summer Reset Series! 🎵


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"Career Tip Tuesday 💼✨

Boundaries aren’t a sign you’re lazy. They’re a sign you take your work seriously enough to protect the energy it needs.

Burnout doesn’t prove dedication. Consistency does. And consistency requires boundaries.

This week, pick one to lock in:
🕐 A set finish time
📝 A 5-minute shutdown ritual
☕ A daily screen-free pause

Small shift. Stronger performance.

Which one are you trying? 👇
Save this to build your system. 💾"

"We want to pause to recognize the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage and dedication remind us of the values that shape strong leaders: commitment, integrity, and selflessness.

At University Career Services, we're proud to support student veterans, active-duty military, and military-connected families as they transition from service to meaningful careers.

📌 Our office is closed today — but we'll be back tomorrow, ready to help you with:

✅ Career exploration for veterans

✅ Translating military skills into civilian résumés

✅ Connecting with veteran-friendly employers

Thank you to those who served, and we will never forget those we've lost.

🕊️ "

"Career Tip Tuesday 💼✨

You don't need to be the loudest person in the room to build great work relationships. You just need to be intentional 🤝

Whether you're starting a new job or want to reset the way you connect where you are, relationships at work matter — for your growth, your sanity, and sometimes just having someone to grab lunch with.

Here's what works (no forced small talk or awkward happy hours required):

1. Learn names and use them. Repeat them back when you meet someone. Write them down with a tiny note — ""Sarah, marketing, has a dog."" It takes seconds and pays off forever.

2. Start with low-stakes questions. Skip the deep stuff early on. Try: ""How do you take your coffee?"" or ""How long have you been on the team?"" Easy questions build easy connection.

3. Be helpful before you need help. Offer something small early — share a useful link, take notes in a meeting, volunteer for a low-effort task. Trust grows from tiny deposits.

4. Show up to the ""extra"" stuff. Virtual coffee chats. Team lunch. That random Slack channel. You don't have to go to everything, but showing up sometimes = showing you care.

5. Follow through on small promises. ""I'll send you that doc"" → actually send it. ""Let me check and get back to you"" → actually get back. Reliability is a relationship superpower.

6. Stay curious after the first month. Don't stop asking questions just because you're settled in. ""What's your role in this project?"" or ""What's been your favorite thing to work on lately?"" Curiosity = care.

Building relationships doesn't require a big personality — just consistent, small actions. Start on Day 1. Keep going from there. Your future network will thank you 💼

Save this for later & tag someone who's starting a new role soon 👇

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"Career Tip Tuesday 💼✨

First day jitters? Totally normal 🙃

But here's the thing — your first day sets the tone for everything that follows. So let's make it a good one.

Swipe for 6 simple tips to walk in (or log on) with confidence:

✅ Show up early — but not too early
✅ Bring a notebook (you'll thank yourself later)
✅ Ask the ""beginner questions""
✅ Send a quick intro to the team
✅ Don't try to fix anything yet
✅ End the day with 3 notes: what you learned, who you met, one question for tomorrow

Your first day doesn't have to be perfect — just present. Listen. Learn. Be kind to yourself.

You've got this 💪

Save this for the night before your start date & tag a friend who's starting a new role soon!

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"🌷 Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing women balancing love, life, and limitless potential.

Today, we celebrate the women who are also students, faculty, staff, and supporters. Those who are juggling early morning study sessions, late-night job applications, and everything in between. 💼📚👶

Whether you're a student-parent pursuing a degree, a mom helping your child navigate career decisions, or a graduate entering the workforce, we see you. We support you. And we're here to help you succeed.

Tag a mom who inspires you to chase your career goals. 💐

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"Today honors the bravery and resilience of the Mexican army at the Battle of Puebla.

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"Career Tip Tuesday 💼✨

You crushed the interview, negotiated the offer, and finally heard ""You're hired!"" 🎉

…Now what?

Getting the job is a huge win — but what you do after you accept can make or break your first few months. Swipe through for your post-offer game plan 👉

We're covering:
✅ The paperwork you actually need to read
✅ Why you should message your future team before Day 1
✅ How to prep for your first 90 days
✅ What a 30/60/90 day plan is (and why it's a game-changer)
✅ Loose ends to tie up before you start
✅ And yes — celebrating the right way 🎊

The job search doesn't end at the offer letter — it just changes shape. Set yourself up for success before your first Zoom login 💼

Save this for later and tag a friend who just got the news 🤝

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"""It’s Final Exam Week!
You’ve worked hard all semester, now finish strong. University Career Services is cheering you on every step of the way!
You’ve got this, Trojans!
You’ve worked hard all semester; now finish strong. University Career Services is cheering you on every step of the way!