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New Year, New Career

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Hey Jen, I’ve made my New Year’s resolutions to find more balance in my life this year, and that includes spending more time on the jogging trail and finding...

 
 

Fishy Business

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UT grad Alan Blake commercialized the world’s first genetically modified pet: a glow-in-the-dark fish. A decade later, the glow hasn’t worn off. Walk into almost...

 
 

Uncommon Sense

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Self-taught cook Christine Ha, BBA ’01, inspired millions in 2012 when she won FOX’s MasterChef. Now her career is on the rise again—and blindness never...

 
 

’Tis the Season to Job-Search: 10 Tips

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Dear Jen, I’m thinking about doing a job-search—though I heard that December is not the best time to conduct one, given the holiday season. But someone recently...

 
 

The 10 Biggest Job-Search Mistakes

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Recognizing and avoiding these common job-hunting pitfalls could mean the difference between a rejection and an offer, says Texas Exes Career Services Director...

 
 

LinkedWin

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If you’re like most of us, you have a LinkedIn account and accept the occasional connection request—but not much else. Here’s how to really use the networking...

 
 

Negotiate Now: Tips for Women

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How can women be stellar negotiators? McCombs professor Emily Amanatullah says to turn inherent sexism to your advantage. She talked strategy with Texas Exes career...

 
 

How to Network, Texas Exes Style

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Hi Jen, My husband is a member of Texas Exes and is seeking another job. He is a licensed civil engineer in TX—do you have suggestions on how to use the Texas...

 
 

911 for Switching Careers

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Hi Jen, I would like to start a new career and really would love to go into a field completely different from my current experience. Is there a way for me to tailor...

 
 

Pay Raises and Problematic Coworkers

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Texas Exes Vice President of Administration Kim Borron takes questions on navigating your workplace. If one of my coworkers is especially difficult to work with,...

 
 
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