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How to Succeed in Your Spring Semester

Mikayla Jankowski gives tips for Pointers returning to campus this semester.

After a long winter break, getting back into the swing of things can be difficult. Coming back from my first winter break was hard. After being off for about a month, it was weird to get back into the swing of the things. It took me a little over a week to feel like I […]

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4 Tips for Resumes

Val Every gives four key tips for creating and updating your resume.

With the semester quickly concluding, it’s time to start thinking about jobs and internships for the coming summer! How about using your winter break to create or update your resume? Resumes and cover letters are extremely important when applying for a position. This is your first impression on your future employer and, just as you […]

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3 Important Takeaways From Student Org Trips

Recently, I went on a trip to Indianapolis to attend the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) National Conference with UW-Stevens Point’s PRSSA Chapter. Before going on the trip I was excited, but I also had no idea what to expect. I was new to the organization and had never been to its national […]

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How References Can Make a Difference

Mikayla Jankowski shares how building professional relationships can benefit students searching for jobs.

During an application process of any sort, most future employers ask for references. You want to be able to provide references that will give you a good recommendation because they know you and have seen what you are capable of. Some references I’ve received in the past were from professors I have had close relationships with or […]

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