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My favorite ChatGPT writing prompts

We have to talk about ChatGPT, or as my sister @anitranot styles it, ‘ChattieG.’ (which is both funnier and easier to say).

The reaction to Chattie in academia seems to oscillate between moral panic (“OMG, The Youngs will cheat on …

By Professor Inger Mewburn
Professor Inger Mewburn
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5 tips for BIPOC grads entering the workforce

Today, diverse workforces are more important than ever. According to a recent study by Indeed, companies with inclusive environments have higher employee satisfaction and retention and greater profits. It also revealed that “55% of job seekers say it is very …

By College Recruiter
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I’m a Communication Expert — Utilizing These Tips Will Help You Negotiate Confidently at Work

It’s no secret that being able to negotiate well is a coveted skill.

From the time my dad handed me a few dollars at the flea market when I was six years old and told me to go have fun, …

By Karen Laos
Karen Laos
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Does my PhD have to save the world?

Perhaps you’re one of those people who have always known exactly what you wanted to study. I suspect, though, a lot of researchers are like me: interested in many things at once.

This wasn’t a problem in my earlier academic …

By Hedda Ransan-Cooper
Hedda Ransan-Cooper
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How to Overcome Barriers to Success for First-Generation Professionals

“Mija/o, si quieres un vida buena tienes qué trabajar, trabajar, trabajar!”

You’ve heard that one before, right? For Latinas and POC who are first-generation students or professionals, it’s a common expectation to go straight into the workforce or to constantly …

By Valerie Palacios
Valerie Palacios
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