Social Services & Non-Profit

Welcome to the Social Services & Non-profit Career Community! Find resources and opportunities to launch your career in the Social Sciences & Non-profit industry and learn about the many different areas students can pursue in the field, in addition to the opportunities available through our notable employer partner,  Browse this Community for career advice blogs, available career opportunities, and explore the resources to help you build your career and beyond.

Understanding the New Public Service Loan Forgiveness Guidelines

Published on August 2, 2022

By StudioVK

For many current and former students who work in the U.S. nonprofit sector, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) has been a huge advantage. And temporary coronavirus-related relief legislation means the PSLF program can help even more. 

The U.S. …

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A Day (or a Year, or a Career) of Service

Published on August 2, 2022

Illustration by Marian Blair

Since 1986, the third Monday of the year has been the day on which we commemorate and honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. And in 1994, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was …

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8 Reasons Why Graduate School Is Worth the Effort

Published on June 15, 2022

Someone wearing red sneakers heading towards his master’s degree. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

Most students cease their college careers after obtaining bachelor’s degrees. However, there is also the possibility of continuing your education into grad school. The rewards can be …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Post Grad Service Option: Social Change & Public Service

Post Grad Service Option: Social Change & Public Service

Change Corps: Change Corps offers a year-long, three-step program that will launch your career in social change. Change Corps offers …

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Post-Grad Service: Education

Post-Grad Service: Education

Teach for America: Teach For America is a leadership development organization for those who want to co-create a more just …

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Decoding Your Future

Decoding Your Future

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International Student Resources

Employment Tips for International Students

In addition to the tailored resources and advice below, international students should also refer to …

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Skill Building Courses

Shane Snow on Storytelling

Taught by Shane Snow
Storytelling is a powerful way to make people care about products, brands, and causes. It can facilitate sales, marketing, presentations,…
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Relieve Body Tension: Exercises You Can Do at Your Desk

Taught by Desk Yogi
Through the years, we’ve learned a lot about how the body reacts to being at a desk for much of…
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Delivering Bad News Effectively

Taught by Dr Gemma Leigh Roberts
Delivering bad news is one of the most common derailers for managers and leaders. But while you can’t completely avoid…
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Human Resources: Compensation and Benefits

Taught by Wayne Cascio
To attract and retain top talent, it’s crucial for companies to get compensation and benefits right. When employees feel that…
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Communicating Employee Rewards

Taught by Catherine Mattice
We bet you have a great benefits and rewards program… and that your employees don’t know much about it. As…
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Negotiation Skills

Taught by Chris Croft
Negotiation skills aren’t just important for the sales professionals among us. With a little practice, anyone can learn the simple…
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Understanding Your Compensation and Benefits

Taught by Barbara Bruno
Whether you’re new to the workforce or you’ve just accepted a job at a new company, understanding the compensation and…
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Communicating in Times of Change

Taught by Brenda Bailey-Hughes
Leadership communication is never more important than during times of change. This course helps supervisors and mid-level managers come up…
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Persuading Others

Taught by Dorie Clark
In a workplace that’s increasingly connected and less hierarchical, developing your persuasion skills can be one of the most valuable…
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Communicating with Empathy

Taught by Sharon Steed
When you seek to understand the perspective of another person, you are practicing empathy. When empathetic communication is encouraged at…
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Charlene Li on Digital Leadership

Taught by Charlene Li
Today’s most influential leaders have an online presence. But how do you lead “digitally” and engage followers in such a…
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Video Journalism: Storytelling Techniques

Taught by Jeff Sengstack
How you choose your shots, craft your story, and edit your footage is what draws attention to your videos. The…
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Getting Your Ideas Approved

Taught by Mike Figliuolo
Pitching a big idea can be a daunting prospect if you’re unsure where to start. Gathering data and presenting facts…
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Human Resources in the On-Demand Economy

Taught by Wayne Cascio
Companies like Uber and Airbnb have ushered in a new type of labor force where the terms “employee” and “employer”…
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Human Resources: Running Company Onboarding

Taught by Jeff Toister
The first step in converting a promising job candidate into a successful employee lies in your organization’s onboarding process. How…
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Fred Kofman on Managing Conflict

Taught by Fred Kofman
Do you dread difficult conversations? Avoiding conflict doesn’t save relationships. Managing conflict makes them stronger. Learn the tools that turn…
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Strategic Negotiation

Taught by Mike Figliuolo
Learn negotiation skills to help you get what you want while also building better relationships with coworkers, bosses, business partners,…
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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…
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Humor in the Workplace

Taught by Izzy Gesell
Humor can change lives and relationships. In this course, organizational consultant and former standup comedian Izzy Gesell helps us better…
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Effective Listening

Taught by Brenda Bailey-Hughes
Listening is a critical competency, whether you are interviewing for your first job or leading a Fortune 500 company. Surprisingly,…
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Career Service Hours

Day of the week
 Office is Open Drop-Ins (When Classes Are In Session)
Monday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

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  • Resume & Cover Letter Writing
  • Viking Score Overview
  • LinkedIn Headshot Photo
  • Career Resources Overview