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Tag Archives: professional development

Goal Setting Strategies for Graduate School
Graduate school is an essential step in developing as a professional. That’s why it is important to measure your growth through goal setting.

Celebrating Academic Milestones: The Power of Self-Recognition
As a graduate student at UMBC, all academic milestones you reach are a testament to your hard work, dedication, and determination.

Improve Your Self-Promotion Skills
When executed effectively, self-promotion becomes a skill that can propel you into the desired positions within your career.

Tips for Working Professionals to Excel in a Master’s Program at UMBC
As a working professionals, we understand that to excel in a master’s program is important to you.

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Self-Care
Graduate school can feel more isolated than undergrad. This lack of community and the sense of competition amongst your peers can lead to feelings of inadequacy.

How To Navigate Workplace Politics
Workplace politics can be overwhelming when you’re not prepared on how to best maneuver around them.

Develop Leadership Skills in School
Graduate school is the time to develop leadership skills that will help you in the workforce.

Prepare These Documents Before You Begin Your Job Search
As a semester nears its completion, you may begin the preparation process to enter the workforce. It’s important when entering the workforce to have all your documents ready for job […]

Effective Communication Skills for Graduate Students
Graduate school is a time to learn communication skills that will help you in the professional world. Part of being a professional is being able to effectively communicate with others, […]