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Looking for a New Direction?

Like other Unwind contributors, this is my last week as a student at OU.  I also have my last final on Friday, and plan on wearing my cap and gown to the test because it is right before the University-wide Commencement Ceremony.  I’ll let you know how it all pans out next week and show […]

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A Fresh Dose of Optimism

David Leonhardt may have said it best: It’s time to work. I was fortunate enough this past week to host the New York Times reporter on campus this past week during his student discussion and at the Associates Dinner.  Mr. Leonhardt writes a weekly Economics column in the Business Section of the New York Times, […]

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Tough Times Never Last

Hello my hungry job enthusiasts!  Career Queen Kathy Green here to soften the blow the economy has given us all.  With the deepest economic recession of this generation, I know you are concerned-and even quite worried-about job prospects following graduation.  I can definitely tell you there is a different approach you should take as you […]

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Your Career’s “Secret Sauce”

Greetings Unwinders! I hope your weekend was full of fun and relaxation.  I was going over some of the carreer content this weekend and thinking about all the great advice others had given so far.  There is some great tangible stuff that anyone could benefit from. Today, however, I thought I would write about something […]

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What’s with this Law School business?

Law School is a great option for students wanting to expand their education after undergrad.  With many other things (i.e. finding a job, applying for grad school or medical school) it can be a long and strenuous process.  With these steps, your quest of getting into law school might be a little easier. The LSAT. […]

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On the Job Hunt!!

Hello! My name is Chris and it is my pleasure to be a new contributor to the Unwind Blog as time races towards Graduation!  I am a Psychology Senior on the ever-shortening road to graduation, 50 days and counting to be exact.  This semester, I have been searching across the spectrum to find a job […]

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Social Networking and your Job Search

Social Networking (i.e. Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Linked-in, and yes, even blogging) have been getting a bad wrap when it comes to your job search.  I, along with many others, think that my pages are just for fun with my friends, I didn’t start it to look for a job, but employers might look to that as […]

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How to make the big bucks…

Many students have this idea instilled in them that with a college degree, you will be rolling in the big bucks once you graduate.  That may not be the case for many majors, especially with the economy at a low point for the time being. The salary of many entry level jobs out of college […]

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Not as Good as It Gets

So the economy is crashing and the world sucks a little bit right now. SO WHAT? I mean, yeah it’s hard. As it should be. Working hard for what you have builds character and everyone can use more of that.

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Hammer in a Haystack

Imagine wandering through the halls of Paramount Pictures. You’ve only been in Los Angeles for a week and you’ve already landed an interview with a legendary producer. Oh, how fortune smiles upon you! You’re skipping down a yellow brick road in an animated meadow with animated bluebirds and animated sunshine. In your head. In reality, […]

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