Cardinal Directions

Helping Ball State humanities majors pivot from college to career.

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    Need direction? We’ve got you covered.
    August 24, 2022 by

    Check out our schedule for Fall 2022. Cardinal Directions (formerly known as “Stars to Steer By”) is a career series geared to students in Anthropology, English, History, Modern Languages & Classics, and Philosophy & Religious Studies. Remember: recent alumni still looking for jobs or interested in a career pivot are also welcome!  Tues. Sept. 20, […]

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    Step 3: Networking for Introverts
    March 23, 2022 by

    Watch the presentation Ball State Access Only Takeaway Resources Do you get anxious about advertising yourself to potential employers? Do you worry about how you can get a job when you don’t really know how to network? This session will teach you how to network and widen your professional circles, both in real life and […]

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    Step 1: Personal Branding
    March 3, 2022 by

    Watch the presentation (Ball State access only) As a job candidate, it’s important to know how to differentiate yourself from the crowd. What makes you distinctive, and how do you convey that distinctiveness online, on paper, and in person? In this session, you’ll complete a few different writing activities aimed at helping you to find […]

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