Global Game Jammers hosted by Game Design & Development make 5 games in a weekend!

The Program in Game Design & Development (GDD) hosted for the sixth year the Global Game Jam which was held January 25th-27th. The Game Jam began Friday at 5 pm in the Game Lab in Tator Hall with the unveiling …

By Shannon Desmond
Shannon Desmond Senior Client Support Lead
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QUIP-RS 2021

The Quinnipiac University Interdisciplinary Program for Research and Scholarship (QUIP-RS) program offered 15 undergraduates the opportunity to conduct funded research with mentors over an 8-week period from May – July, 2021. As an interdisciplinary program, QUIP-RS is open to students from …

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Why You Need a Personal Advisory Board

What is a Personal Advisory Board? It’s a diverse group of people that you assemble to provide advice and guidance.

When you are confronted with big decisions like choosing a major, thinking about a particular career option, trying to figure …

By Rick DelVecchio
Rick DelVecchio Director of Career Development
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Anatomy of a Winning Resume [INFOGRAPHIC]

The elements of a resume have evolved greatly over the years; back in the day, candidates would include their heights and weights on their CVs! Thankfully, those days are behind us, but that doesn't mean that the proper format of …

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How to Read a Job Description the Right Way—So You Can Stop Sending Resumes Into the Void

When’s the last time you read a job description? If you’re currently job hunting, your immediate answer might be something like “last night” or “a few minutes ago.” But ask yourself: When’s the last time you really read a job …

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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 …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Supporting Neurodiverse Candidates’ Job Interview Success

It is estimated that about one in eight people in the world are neurodiverse. While the term encompasses anyone who thinks differently than those in the mainstream, it typically describes individuals with autism and autism spectrum disorders, dyslexia, ADD or …

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How to Use a Botched Job Interview to Your Advantage 

There are many reasons job interviews don’t go well. Perhaps the job posting was misleading, and it turns out you don’t have experience necessary for the position. Or maybe you didn’t prepare as fully as you could have beforehand, leading …

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Kristjana Hyka, ’20 is the first digital humanities intern with the Centro Studi Sara Valesio

In Fall 2019, the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and the College of Arts and Sciences piloted an exciting new internship program in collaboration with the Centro Studi Sara Valesio, a cultural hub and center for the humanities …

By Rick DelVecchio
Rick DelVecchio Director of Career Development
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How do I get started in a project management career path?

Students of all majors can pursue opportunities in project management! Here’s what the Project Management Institute (PMI) has to say:

“Pursuing a future in project management makes great business sense these days. A recent PMI analysis shows that global employers …

By Rick DelVecchio
Rick DelVecchio Director of Career Development
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