Welcome to the Exploring Connections Community!

This community is geared towards anyone still exploring career paths – regardless of your school or college, class year or level of experience. There’s plenty of time to choose a major or discipline, explore career options and find opportunities. Browse through this page to discover many ways you can launch your career journey!

CVs versus Resumes: What’s the Difference?

One point of confusion for job seekers can be the difference between a CV and a resume when applying for new opportunities. The terms can seem to be used interchangeably; however, there are some subtle differences between the two. 

Both …

By HospitalRecruiting
HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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Search for Local Nonprofits with PANO!

There are 80,000+ nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania (causeiq.com) and 9,000+ in Philadelphia alone (inquirer.com), so it can be overwhelming to find a nonprofit organization that aligns with the social justice causes you are passionate about. Fortunately, there are a few …

By Christie Vuoto
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Should I Go to Grad School? Here are 5 Good Reasons

“Should I go to grad school?

Longtime professional, current undergraduate student, or sector switcher—no matter where you are in your social-impact journey, you may have wondered whether grad school is right for you. From satisfying a degree requirement to …

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Skill Building Courses

Insights from a College Career Coach

Taught by Valerie Sutton
Are you feeling stuck in your current position, seeking a new one, or contemplating a career change? In this interview,…

Creative Inspirations: Ed Emberley, Children’s Book Illustrator

Taught by Ed Emberley
Award-winning children’s book author and illustrator Ed Emberley is truly a national treasure, having drawn nearly 100 books. The warmth…

Cover Letter Tips

Taught by Jenny Foss
Cover letters offer job seekers an opportunity to explain how their education, skills, and experiences line up directly with the…

Ideation for Marketers

Taught by Brad Batesole
How do you keep your marketing fresh—generating new ideas and approaches to keep your audience engaged? In this course, marketing…

Working with Recruiters

Taught by Barbara Bruno
No matter how big your network is, a recruiter’s network is bigger. A recruiter can be a great resource to…

A Day In The Life of a Data Scientist

Taught by Madecraft
The best way to understand what it’s actually like to work as a data scientist is to spend the day…

How to Reduce the Obstacles of Ageism While Job Searching

Taught by LinkedIn News
Ageism is a common obstacle for job seekers on both sides of the age spectrum. Young and old alike often…

Chris Korn’s Digital Character Design: Start to Finish

Taught by Chris Korn
Meet Chris Korn, animator and character designer at FUSE Animation. By day he creates award-winning animations for clients like Corona…

Artist at Work: Color as Shape

Taught by Mary Jane Begin
Composing an image is like solving a puzzle; if you can imagine your elements as a group of colored shapes,…

Artist at Work: Complementary Colors

Taught by Mary Jane Begin
Take a look over the shoulder of an artist at work. Mary Jane Begin, an award-winning illustrator and Rhode Island…

Breaking Out of a Rut

Taught by Stefan Mumaw
Ever feel like you’re in a rut? Most people have experienced a rut, whether it manifests as a lack of…

Evan Cheng Character Designer

Taught by Evan Cheng
Evan Cheng designs characters so full of life you can practically read their stories on their faces. As a designer…

The Elements of Composition for Illustrators

Taught by Mary Jane Begin
Understanding how to arrange the elements of a composition is critical to a successful final piece. Like the skeleton of…

Asking for a Raise

Taught by Lisa Gates
Connect your self worth to your market worth: ask for a raise! In this course, executive coach and negotiation consultant…

Rayce Bird: Real Life Creature Creation

Taught by Rayce Bird
Rayce Bird is a special effects makeup artist, creature creator, graphic designer, tattoo artist, and winner of Face Off, the…

Designing a Business Card

Taught by Nigel French
Learn how to design a business card. In this course, designer Nigel French covers all aspects of the design process—from…

The Art of Video Interviews

Taught by Amy DeLouise
Don’t get caught up in lighting and camera work and neglect the interview itself. Producer Rich Harrington and communication specialist…

Translating Your Military Skills to Civilian Workplace

Taught by Lida Citroën
Marketing and branding expert Lida Citroën has been serving the transitioning veteran community for many years, presenting workshops and seminars…

5-Day Photo Challenge: Composition

Taught by Ben Long
How do you get better at photography? By challenging yourself every day. In this five-day photo challenge, Ben Long introduces…

Typography: Color Contrast and Scale

Taught by Ina Saltz
Enhance the clarity and impact of your type—and your message—with effective use of color, contrast, and scale. Designer Ina Saltz…

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