Professional Essentials

Expert tips to help students balance work, life, and academic success.

How to Write and Request a Letter of Recommendation

Learn how to write and request a letter of recommendation with tips, examples, and best practices for students, professionals, and mentors.

Discover 5 practical ways to manage stress as a working professional and build a healthier balance between productivity, focus, and self-care.

Manage stress effectively with 5 practical tips for working professionals to balance productivity and self-care.

Learn how to tap into the hidden job market, uncover unadvertised jobs, and use networking to find opportunities before they’re posted.

Learn expert tips for optimizing your LinkedIn profile, building your personal brand, and boosting your online presence.

Build your professional identity online with LinkedIn tips, portfolio advice, networking strategies, and online presence best practices.

The art conversation happens when two or more people share space and all feel valued and heard.

Master grad school with effective goal-setting strategies! Learn SMART goals, organization, accountability & celebrating success.

A well-crafted elevator pitch is a gateway to creating a lasting impression on others.

Motivation is the willingness and determination that we need in order to meet our goals. Sustaining it is the key to becoming successful.