CAREER COMPETENCIES’ role in professional development

Career readiness is a foundation from which to demonstrate requisite core competencies that broadly prepare the college educated for success in the workplace and lifelong career management.

For new college graduates, career readiness is key to ensuring successful entrance into …

By Georgina Bliss
Georgina Bliss Assistant Director
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FIRST YEAR STUDENTS! Complete your summer “to do list” and Focus 2 for Career Development here! – Due August 31, 2025

As part of your summer “to do list”, you are required to complete Focus 2 which can be found at this link: LINK HERE

In case you cannot find the instructions, here they are:

Focus 2 Assignment Instructions

As a …

By Georgina Bliss
Georgina Bliss Assistant Director
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SPARK Launches to support the Sophomore Experience

Sophomores attended a new program called SPARK this week, SOPHOMORE PROFESSIONAL AWARENESS & READINESS KICKSTART which supports the Sophomore experience at Washington College. Sophomores had an opportunity to attend a Sophomore Mixer on Monday and Career Development meetings later in …

By Georgina Bliss
Georgina Bliss Assistant Director
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How to Build Your LinkedIn Network: 0 to 500+ Connections

I started on LinkedIn during my first year at Washington College, after a Career Center appointment that nudged me in the direction of networking in order to succeed. But as far as social media goes, LinkedIn is more enigmatic and …

By Claire
Claire
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Get The Most Out Of a Mock Interview Appointment – Schedule a 1:1 today!

It’s common knowledge that practice makes progress, and the more you practice something, the better at it you’ll be. Even interviews can become less intimidating with practice – and mock interview week is a phenomenal opportunity to find your footing …

By Claire
Claire
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Helpful Insights on the Grad School Process from Current Students/Alum

How has the Career Center helped you with the Grad School process?

“Applying to graduate school can seem like a very intimidating process, but with the help of Career Services I was able to break down each step in order …

By Ryan
Ryan Intern
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