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Career Catalyst

Welcome to Career Catalyst, our blog featuring helpful continuing education and career-related articles written by our faculty and staff. From study and motivation tips to career planning and interview techniques, we cover it all. Make sure to check back regularly, because we’re always posting new articles designed to help you get more out of your education and career.

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How to Become a Corporate Trainer

November 9th, 2020
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corporate trainer speaking to trainees

Let’s start with the simple question one may ask when interested in starting a career in corporate training—what is a corporate trainer?

Basically, a corporate trainer is someone who teaches in a corporate setting. They ensure that employees are educated on relevant topics to the business.

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JWU COE

4 Ways to Make Virtual Events More Personable

November 3rd, 2020
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virtual event

In our new, socially distanced reality, we are faced with the challenge—and opportunity—of hosting events differently.  The COVID 19 pandemic has allowed event planners to recreate the event experience and embrace the new normal: Virtual events. In addition to being safer from a health perspective, virtual events are cost-effective, they cut down on waste, promote sustainability, and are accessible to new groups of people who may never have attended the event. 

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Event ManagementElizabeth Covino

14 Brain Foods That Could Help You Study

October 29th, 2020
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Young woman eating salad

With classes underway and the weeks moving along rapidly, many students become so focused on their studies that their nutrition falls to the wayside. Add on the stress of exams and late-night snack breaks while studying, and you soon have a recipe for disaster.

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5 Reasons to Consider a Communication Degree

October 28th, 2020
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woman speaking at podium

Have you ever found yourself wondering why a celebrity decided to respond to a social media post or why your spouse did not listen when you explained your feelings? If you are interested in understanding how and why people share messages with one another, a degree in communication may be the right choice for you. Here are five reasons to consider a bachelor’s degree in communication and how JWU can prepare you for success.

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GeneralChristopher J. Westgate PhD

What is Hospitality Management?

October 27th, 2020
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careers in hospitality management

You know that person who first greets you as you arrive at a hotel? That person has the power to enhance the entire feel of your vacation. A warm smile and hearty greeting and you start your stay away on a happy note. Having the ability to make guests feel good about their trips is just one of the many rewards of a career in hospitality management.

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HospitalityJWU COE

Creating a Solid Statement of Purpose

October 27th, 2020
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creating a statement of purpose

Many aspiring students assume that graduate school applications resemble those completed years ago for undergraduate programs. Instead, most are shocked to find a far more rigorous process—as it is no longer enough to submit a transcript and SAT scores. With today’s graduate applications, purpose takes on an oversized role.

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MBAJWU COE

6 Interesting Careers in Homeland Security

October 23rd, 2020
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homeland security professionals

There are many that feel a calling to protect and serve their country. If a career in the military isn’t right for you, but you want to serve in a way that defends the American way of life, a degree in Homeland Security might offer the kind of rewarding job opportunities you are looking for.

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How to Become a Hotel Manager

October 19th, 2020
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become a hotel manager

If you enjoy working with people, organizing events, and leading employees, a career in hotel management may be for you. It’s an exciting career — no day is exactly the same  — and the skill set you develop can even take you to related industries like hospitality, management, or event planning.

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HospitalityJWU COE

Practicing Self-Care: Why It Matters

October 8th, 2020
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practicing self care

Picture this: You have a paper due on Sunday along with two other assignments. You’re trying to “work” from home, which involves sharing a 3-bedroom home with five people all who are relying on the same internet connection. Your to-do list is too long, and your schedule is packed. So, what do you do? You stay up late to work on your assignments when the house is quiet. You cancel your Zoom chat with your friends and bail on the online Barre class that you were going to take—all to make room for things that you must do.

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PsychologySara Shine

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